SWIM, STICK, JUMP! ART AND COURAGE WITH KWESI & NANA RUBY

The Lewiston Public Library will be hosting Swim, Stick, Jump! Art and Courage with Kwesi & Nana Ruby on Tuesday, October 7th at 5:30 in the Idea Lab on the second floor.

This Program is presented by the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine at Lewiston Public Library as part of the Beautiful Blackbird Children’s Book Festival.

Come dive into the world of Kwesi and Nana Ruby Learn to Swim by Kobina Commeh and illustrated by Bárbara Quintino. Create your own illustration using art materials that celebrates those who help you overcome difficult things, just like Nana Ruby helps Kwesi. Learn about the Adinkra symbols featured in the book and use them in your artwork!

The Beautiful Blackbird Children’s Book Festival celebrates Black and Black Immigrant children’s books and their creators with an annual 3,000+ book giveaway to Maine families, the production of acclaimed media and activities and live book events. The festival honors the legacy of legendary Black children’s book creator and artist Ashley Bryan and is named after his classic picture book Beautiful Blackbird. To learn more information about the festival and events please visit www.beautifulblackbird.com.

The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine sets the stage for every child to imagine and learn through play. Everyone belongs at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine. We embrace the power of play to build resilience, spark creativity, and ignite a child’s imagination. We center community in all we do. We believe curiosity inspires children to explore, build empathy, and connect with others.

This session is free, open to the public, and no registration is required.

The Lewiston Public Library is located downtown at 200 Lisbon Street at the corner of Pine Street and Lisbon Street.

More information on this program is available by contacting the Lewiston Public Library at 513-3133 or LPLKids@lewistonmaine.gov.