Saturday Story Time with Belle
Join us for a magical edition of Saturday Story Time with Belle! Meet the princess herself and sit together as she reads A Library by Nikki Giovanni. Brown Beauty Magic will be bringing the talent and tons of fun with balloon art! Double the fun by bringing in your gently used children’s book donations or shop the store & make a brand-new book donation to RISE Augusta for our Spring Book Drive.
ABOUT THE BOOK
In this lyrical picture book, world-renowned poet, New York Times bestselling author, and Coretta Scott King Honor winner Nikki Giovanni and fine artist Erin Robinson craft an ode to the magic of a library as a place not only for knowledge but also for imagination, exploration, and escape.
In what other place can a child “sail their dreams” and “surf the rainbow” without ever leaving the room? This ode to libraries is a celebration for everyone who loves stories, from seasoned readers to those just learning to love words, and it will have kids and parents alike imagining where their library can take them.
This inspiring read-aloud includes stunning illustrations and a note from Nikki Giovanni about the importance of libraries in her own childhood.
ABOUT BROWN BEAUTY MAGIC
Doriane Elizabeth Godbee (Doriane Scales), was born on July 16th 1989 in Tucson Arizona. She was a military child who moved and lived in many different places in her short life. She was a natural singer and dancer. At only 9 years old, she was paid to sing the national anthem at a baseball game for the first time. Like most girls, when she was a child Doriane loved Disney movies, and especially Disney princesses. She was however troubled by the fact that she never saw a princess that looked like her. She was 19 years old when Tiana was debuted. A black princess that looked like her, for the very first time. After moving to Augusta, Doriane earned her degree in early childhood education, in 2012 and became a certified zumba instructor in 2013. She worked and volunteered in both areas for many years. In 2020 after being told that she could only play Tiana by another company, Doriane had the idea to create what became BBM, an all-inclusive princess company. BBM was her baby, she loved her business, her partners, and her cast. She always wanted her cast to feel included, appreciated and loved.
SPRING BOOK DRIVE
We are excited to announce our Spring Book Drive with RISE Augusta for the entire month of March! We are asking our community to help us get books into children’s hands. We have two upcoming Saturday Story Time events this month to make your donation adventure convenient and fun, but you may bring your gently used children’s books anytime during March.
Saturday, March 7th Story Time with Mister Clay, SLP
Saturday, March 21st Story Time with Belle
Want to buy a new picture book for a kiddo in your community? Feel free to stop by and make a selection from our diverse collection. For your convenience, we’ve put together a curated list of children’s books you may purchase directly from our website at booktavern.com/spring-book-drive-rise-augusta
