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Beautiful Blackbird Children's Book Festival

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine 250 Thompsons Point Rd Portland, ME, 04102 United States (map)

Beautiful Blackbird Children’s Book Festival at The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine

Saturday, September 23, 2023, 9:30 am - 3 pm.

The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine is proud to partner with Indigo Arts Alliance (IAA) for the 4th annual Beautiful Blackbird Children's Book Festival, a celebration of children’s book authors and illustrators of the African Diaspora.

On Saturday, September 23rd, CMTM will present an in-person schedule of literary and art activities for the whole family, including a Read Aloud with A Feast for Joseph author OD Bonny, art-making workshops, and theatrical beat-making. The Beautiful Blackbird Children’s Book Festival at CMTM is presented with support from M&T Bank, and I'm Your Neighbor Books. The event is also an official Dollar Day$ event. Admission to the Museum & Theatre will be $1 for every visitor, thanks to generous support from WEX, Inc.

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Learn more and plan your visit at:

Earlier Event: September 20
Science for Tots: Bubbles, Bubbles
Later Event: September 25
Storytime With Nolan