Upcoming events.
bbgb Storytime & Book Signing (Children’s Bookstore)
AND THEN CAME YOU is finally here! Let’s celebrate with a very special storytime and book signing at bbgb Bookstore. Bring your family! This event is idea for children 8 years old and younger. The event is free. Please RSVP here.
The Mom Walk - After-Walk Storytime & Book Signing
Join us for a storytime, book signing, and discussion about making early literacy an easy part of our every day lives.
Storytime at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens
Join us at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens in Richmond, VA for a storytime with local author, Christina Shawn. We will read AND THEN CAME YOU about growing families and adjusting to change, then participate in a craft and a visit to the Lewis Ginter treehouse! Free with membership
Admission info at: https://www.lewisginter.org/visit-planner/
Fit4Mom Richmond After-Workout Storytime and Book Signing
After the 9:30 workout, stay for a storytime, book signing, & literacy discussion.
Book & Box Imagination Storytime at Fort!
Storytime, book signing, open free play at Fort Pure Play Richmond, and the opportunity to make special book themed boxes.
Rhyme Time Storytime at The Bunny Hive RVA
Pop-Up Storytime Author Event at the Bunny Hive RVA - perfect for ages 2-5 accompanied by parent. Save your spot here: https://thebunnyhive.com/richmond
Book People Bookstore Story Time and Signing
Join local author, Christina Shawn for a story time and craft. She will be reading her newest picture book, AND THEN CAME YOU, and signing personalized copies.
BOOK BIRTHDAY!
CHEERS! Let’s celebrate the arrival of AND THEN CAME YOU. Tag me on social media (instagram @christinashawnbooks) with your books and let’s celebrate together!
Guest Speaker at 2025 VAAEYC Conference
At the Annual Conference for the Virginia Association for the Education of Young Children (VAAEYC), Christina Shawn will be presenting ways to enhance phonological awareness, specifically with rhyming skills, in young children. With easy to apply, specific strategies, Christina will help teachers turn their read alouds into literacy boosting experiences.
Christina is an author, reading specialist, and literacy coach.
Magical Imagination Adventure
Join us at the Richmond Public Library for a Special Magical Imagination Adventure Story Time
101 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
The Gift of The Gratitude Mindset - From an Author’s Perspective
What does it mean to embrace the Gratitude Mindset?
It for sure doesn’t mean forcing yourself to enjoy every single second, especially those hard parts, but it does mean finding a way to navigate the highs and lows of life.
Join us on Wednesday, December 6 for a discussion on what The Gratitude Mindset means to us (especially in relation to our careers as writers) and how you can implement this gift t in your own life.
This event is hosted by the Ladies Lifestyle Network of Richmond, Virginia.
All proceeds go to Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) of Greater Richmond.
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