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April 1st - April 30th
The Concord Free Public Library
129 Main St
Concord, MA 01742
Visit anytime! Throughout the month of April, visit the Concord Free Public Library and enjoy the Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History (Barefoot Books) StoryWalk™. Learn about 25 movements towards positive change that helped shape our country, while standing in the heart of historical downtown Concord, MA.
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April 11th - October 31st
The Robbins House
320 Monument St
Concord, MA 01742
Visit anytime! Discover a sculpture and StoryWalk™ inspired by the profound influence of the African diaspora on traditions in the U.S. and around the globe, while underscoring the vital role of storytelling in connecting us to our shared heritage. Installation and StoryWalk™ inspired by Ayo’s Adventure published by Barefoot Books.
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Saturday, April 19th
Community Art Project: 10am - 4pm
Storytime and Discussion: 1:30pm - 2pm
The Concord Museum
53 Cambridge Tpke
Concord, MA 01742
Join us for the family-friendly Patriots' Day celebrations in Concord, MA at the Concord Museum! Enjoy a lively storytime of our brand new book Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History (Barefoot Books) at 1:30pm and learn about 25 movements towards positive change that helped shape our country. Happening all day, you’ll have the chance to get hands-on with our community art project and tell us: “What do you stand for?” Plus, don’t miss our outdoor StoryWalk™ of Rise Up! All ages welcome.
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Saturday, April 19th
Create Your Own Protest Art: 1pm - 6pm
Storytime and Discussion: 3pm - 3:30pm
The Concord Scout House
74 Walden St
Concord MA 01742
Join us for the family-friendly Patriots' Day celebrations in Concord, MA at the Concord Scout House! Take a stand and get creative by making your own protest art for a movement you believe in at our craft tables. At 3:00pm, enjoy a lively storytime of our brand new book Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History (Barefoot Books) and learn about 25 movements towards positive change that helped shape our country. All ages welcome.
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Saturday, April 19th
Wright Tavern
2 Lexington Rd
Concord, MA 01742
Looking for a place to purchase Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History (Barefoot Books) during the Patriots’ Day celebration in Concord, MA? Head to Wright Tavern to see our partners from Discover Concord where you can buy a copy of Rise Up! and the official Concord250 commemorative book Discover the Battle Road, full of Concord history, walking maps, and content from Rise Up!
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Tuesday, April 22nd
Community Art Project: 10am - 12pm
Storytime and Discussion: 10:30am - 11am
Barefoot Books Community Space
23 Bradford St Floor 2
Concord, MA 01742
Join us for a family-friendly event in the colorful Barefoot Books Community Space! Enjoy a story time of our brand new book Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History (Barefoot Books) with author Rachel Katz at 10:30am. Following the storytime, help us add to our community art project and tell us: “What Do You Stand For?” You will have the chance to purchase a copy and get it signed by the author! All ages welcome.
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Tuesday, April 22nd, evening event 6pm-8pm
Panel Discussion and Meet the Author of Rise Up!: 6pm - 8pm
Barefoot Books Community Space
23 Bradford St Floor 2
Concord, MA 01742
How does a globally focused children’s publisher celebrate America’s 250th anniversary while also acknowledging the complex history of the nation? Join us for nibbles, wine, and a panel discussion with Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History (Barefoot Books) author Rachel Katz and Barefoot Books CEO and Co-Founder Nancy Traversy on the story behind Rise Up!, Barefoot Books’ America 250 collection, and ways to engage children in hopeful discussion for our nation’s future. For ages 10+.
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Thursday, April 24th
Panel Discussion and Meet the Author of Rise Up!: 6pm - 8pm
1780 House
15 Monument St
Concord, MA 01742
How does a globally focused children’s publisher celebrate America’s 250th anniversary while also acknowledging the complex history of the nation? Join us for nibbles, wine, and a panel discussion with Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History (Barefoot Books) author Rachel Katz and Barefoot Books CEO and Co-Founder Nancy Traversy on the story behind Rise Up!, Barefoot Books’ America 250 collection, and ways to engage children in hopeful discussion for our nation’s future. For ages 10+.
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