Author Van G. Garrett: Juneteenth Story Time

Join us for a live, in-person story time with award-winning author Van G. Garrett, as he reads from his newest book, Juneteenth, a lyrical picture book about our newest national holiday. Juneteenth follows the annual celebration in Galveston, Texas—birthplace of Juneteenth—through the eyes of a boy coming to understand his place in Black American history in a story from three Texan creators.

An audience Q & A and book signing will follow the event. Blue Willow Bookshop will be present to sell copies of the book, but we will also be doing some giveaways.

Note: Space is limited, so please request a free ticket upon arrival.

About the Author

The author of thirteen books, Van G. Garrett’s debut picture book, Kicks, an ode to the flyest shoes and those who wear them, published in 2022 (Versify/HarperCollins). His second picture book, Juneteenth, also published by Versify/HarperCollins, will be published summer 2023.

Van’s updates and appearances can be found at www.vanggarrettpoet.com.