Vashti Harrison discusses & signs Big w/MahoganyBooks

6200 Oxon Hill Rd,Oxon Hill MD 20745

15 May, 2023

Description

MahoganyBooks is thrilled to host a special evening with bestselling author and beloved illustrator, Vashti Harrison, as we discuss her new picture book Big. Bring your littles ones for a reading and discussion of a wonderfully illustrated and moving journey of self-love. We can’t wait to see you and are grateful to our friends at the Prince George's County Memorial Library System -- Oxon Hill branch for being our venue partner. 5:30 PM - Doors Open | 6 PM Conversation Begins. Books must be purchased from MahoganyBooks About the book: Big From a New York Times bestselling and award-winning creator, this deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of joyful acceptance. The first picture book written and illustrated by award-winning and creator Vashti Harrison traces a child's journey to self-love and shows the power of words to both hurt and heal. With spare text and exquisite illustrations, this emotional exploration of being big in a world that prizes small is a tender portrayal of how you can stand out and feel invisible at the same time. About the author: Vashti Harrison is the #1 New York Times bestselling creator of Little Leaders, Little Dreamers, and Little Legends and the illustrator of Lupita Nyong'o's Sulwe, Matthew Cherry's Hair Love, Andrea Beaty's I Love You Like Yellow, and Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic's Hello, Star, among others. She earned her BA in studio art and media studies from the University of Virginia and her MFA in film/video from CalArts, where she rekindled a love for drawing and painting. Vashti lives in Brooklyn, New York, and invites you to visit her at vashtiharrison.com or on Instagram and Twitter @vashtiharrison. Location: Oxon Hill Library - Prince George's County LibraryFace masks recommended throughout event. Books will be autographed in advance. Event guidelines are subject to change. Please email us at at least 14 days in advance at [email protected] should you need any accommodations to attend this event Photographs may be taken during the event WITHOUT FLASH. Please tag us and use #mahoganybooks, #vashtiharrison #blackbooksmatter #pgcmls on social media. --Let's have an amazing evening, Derrick, Ramunda & The MahoganyBooks Team