Book fair welcomes author Carlotta Penn

On October 28, Lower and Middle School students will visit with Dr. Carlotta Penn, acclaimed author and founder of Daydreamers Press.

Known for her engaging and dynamic workshops, Dr. Penn inspires students to explore their creativity and find their unique voices. Her books are available on Amazon where she has offered her softcover titles at a discounted rate.

Feel free to send in the book with your child on the day of her visit and Dr Penn will autograph it. Please label the book(s) with a post-it of your child’s name and note if you want the book personalized.

Daydreamers Press is an independent publishing company in Columbus that curates books, media, and related programming, especially for children, that explores the legacy of Black storytelling, art, and advocacy. Her works include Dream A Rainbow, The Turtle With An Afro, The Turtle With an Afro: A Star is Born!, Bright Boy ABCs, and Race, Justice, and Activism in Literacy Instruction.

The student visit schedule is:

• Grades K/1: 12-12:30 p.m.
• Grades 2/3: 11:30 a.m. – noon
• Grades 4/5/6: 11-11:30 a.m.
• 7th Grade: 12:30-1:15 p.m.
• 8th Grade: 1:15-2 p.m.