Sunday Salon: Local Author Dr. Kelly Byrd at The Fountain on Delmar
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Join us at The Fountain on Delmar for our monthly Author Salon on Sunday, March 9, 2025, featuring esteemed St. Louis author Dr. Kelly M. Byrd. Dr. Byrd will share excerpts from her acclaimed children's book, Like Sunshine on an Otherwise Miserable Day, followed by an engaging Q&A session. Our team has created a fun & kid friendly sundae inspired by her work- the Sunshine Soda Float, blending their love for creativity and literature.
✨ What’s in store?
📚 A heartwarming story celebrating family and cultural representation
❓ A chance for kids to connect with the author
🍹 Special Drink: Sunshine Soda Float
About the Book
Like Sunshine on an Otherwise Miserable Day is a heartfelt children's story that reflects Dr. Byrd's dedication to promoting literacy within Black families. The book emphasizes the importance of family narratives and cultural representation in children's literature, aiming to create "mirrors" for Black children to see themselves in stories.
About the Author
Dr. Kelly M. Byrd is a certified Speech-Language Pathologist and a passionate advocate for family literacy in the Black community. She earned her Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, focusing her research on African-American family literacy traditions. Dr. Byrd founded "Love for Literacy," a program dedicated to highlighting the significance of Black family literacy experiences in children's development. Her work has been instrumental in promoting positive literacy practices among Black families in St. Louis and beyond.
Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate local literature and enjoy a unique evening where storytelling and mixology intertwine in our art deco-inspired setting.
