Together We Are Sunshine

Storytime with Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

 
 

Saturday, October 18th | 10am-1pm

In this heartwarming celebration of sisterhood, three girls explore the natural world and discover the harmony of being the littlest, middle, and oldest sister.

Haala, the middle sister, loves to follow along behind her older sister, Sanaa, on their outdoor adventures. But her little sister, Munira, always seems to get in the way. Munira blocks the sun’s kiss, interrupts the wind’s song, and scares away the goldfish’s secrets. Haala can’t keep up with Sanaa when Munira’s on her heels. But when the sisters take a moment to work as a team, they realize that together they can achieve anything--and that together they are sunshine.

In this celebration of the natural world, three sisters learn to help one another in a story that feels like a warm, bright hug.

Featured Book: Together We Are Sunshine

Event Details:

  • Registration is not required, but we’d appreciate an RSVP over on Facebook!

  • The book signing will take place on Verbeke Street at the Outdoor Tent Sale by the Midtown Scholar Bookstore from 10am-1pm.

  • Storytime will take place in the Children’s Room at the Midtown Scholar Bookstore at 11:30am

  • Purchasing the author’s new book from the Midtown Scholar Bookstore is required for entry to the signing line.

About the Author:

Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, MSEd, is a former English teacher who has educated children and teens for fifteen years. As an inaugural AMAL fellow with the Muslim Anti-Racism Collaborative (MuslimARC), she developed foundational curricular frameworks for youth and adult anti-racist programming. Her picture books and short stories, which feature young Black and Muslim protagonists, have been recognized as the best in children’s literature by Time magazine, Read Across America, and NPR. These works include Mommy’s Khimar, Once Upon an Eid (anthology contributor), and Your Name Is a Song.