You're Invited to the 3rd Annual Community Holiday Extravaganza

🎉 Join Us for the 3rd Annual Community Holiday Extravaganza! 🎉

The holiday season is upon us, and Read 2 Succeed and the Christine W. Avery Learning Center are thrilled to invite you to our 3rd Annual Community Holiday Extravaganza! This festive event is perfect for families and friends to celebrate the season while supporting literacy, creativity, and community engagement.

📅 Event Details:

• What: 3rd Annual Community Holiday Extravaganza
• When: Saturday, December 7, 2024 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• Where: Arthur R. Edington Center (133 Livingston Street, Asheville, NC)
• Admission: FREE (RSVP on Eventbrite)
  

FREE RSVP

📚 Meet the Authors!
We are honored to host Veronica N. Chapman, a Social impact ideator & activator, author, and founder of Boxxout Enterprises, the creative force behind Black Baby Books and Black Children’s Book Week. Veronica is a Spelman College and Babson College alum who has dedicated her career to designing solutions for social change. Veronica will be sharing her children’s book, "King Khalid is Proud," with the first 100 families receiving free copies!

🎉 We’re also excited to welcome Jaha Avery, lawyer, thought leader, and author of the powerful book, "I Heard: An American Journey." Jaha’s work explores themes of heritage and identity through a rich narrative inspired by her background in civil rights law and advocacy.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet these inspiring authors and celebrate their contributions to literature and social change.

🎈 Family Fun & Festivities
In addition to author meet-and-greets and book signings, we have a full lineup of holiday-themed activities to bring joy to the entire family:

• 🎨 Face Painting
• 🍪 Cookie Decorating
• 🎡 Carnival Games & Prizes
• 🎁 BIPOC Holiday Market featuring local businesses
  
  

🍴 Delicious Food & Entertainment
Pick up a free meal from Cooking with Comedy and Blessed Soul Food, while enjoying music by DJ Big Wave. The day will also feature a special performance by entertainer Virtuous, ensuring the energy stays lively all afternoon.

🎄 Don’t Miss Out!
This is a celebration you won’t want to miss! Celebrate local authors, enjoy family-friendly holiday fun, and connect with the community in a meaningful way.

Click here to RSVP on Eventbrite and secure your spot today. Admission is free, but space is limited—don’t wait! Let’s make this year’s Holiday Extravaganza the best one yet. We can’t wait to see you there.

📣 Spread the Word!
Share this event with friends, family, and neighbors. Together, let’s celebrate the season, support Black children's book authors, and strengthen our community.

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