September feels like an ending and the beginning all at once. It was an amazing first summer of pop-ups and events for Belonging Books. While Belonging Books will continue to pop-up around the Cape this fall, we will focus on creating gathering space for joy, celebration, safety and belonging that center people of color. I am continuing my work to offer community programs -- including drop-in writing circles, book socials, story times, collaborations with local authors and non-profits, workshops and more creative gathering opportunities. Belonging Books also has some very exciting news to share in the near future so please stay tuned! This week, my youngest stepped on to the school bus heading to kindergarten and my first cooly entered third grade. An ending and a beginning... |
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Belonging Books will set up at these special community events and markets, selling thoughtfully-curated books and other items made by POC/LGBTQIA+ owned small businesses. |
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Saturday, September 10 and 17 |
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The Mashpee Wampanoag CDC is continuing to host a farmers and crafts market on tribal grounds every Saturday this month until October 1. There will be artists, crafters, fruit and vegetable vendors. Belonging Books is grateful to participate! Saturday, September 10 and September 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Pow Wow Grounds, 483 Great Neck Rd. South, Mashpee. |
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You will find Belonging Books at its first Love Local Fest this September! There will be 80 local vendors, beer, wine, food, live music, kids activities and more. Come to shop and enjoy all that our community offers. Saturday, September 25 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Aselton Park, Hyannis. |
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Upcoming Events and Programs |
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Belonging Books' Writing Circles Are you working on a writing project, looking for dedicated time and space to write, or wanting to explore writing? Belonging Books is offering a recurring and informal space for people who identify as BIPOC to write together and share (if you want) in a safe and welcoming environment. Date, time and location to be announced shortly on our website and social media accounts. |
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Belonging Books' Book Social Belonging Books will hold another Book Social for anyone who identifies as a woman of color in October. We will discuss Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley. If you are interested in joining this or future book socials, please contact me. | | |
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Communi-T Productions and Belonging Books held another uplifting Open Mic Night on August 25. So much talent and so much heart. Thank you again to Island Cafe and Grill for sharing their space, to all the supporters that came out, and of course, to the amazing performers who inspired us all. Let's do it again! |
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On August 21, we had our first book social. Lovely company, low-key vibes and some great discussion on life and, of course, our books -- Seven Days in June by Tia Williams and The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki. A few people couldn't join us last minute, but we'll see you in October! See details above. |
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| | August 6: Three Sisters' Farmers and Crafts Market Mashpee Wampanoag Pow Wow Grounds |
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| | August 20: Amplify POC Summer Vendor Market Aselton Park, Hyannis |
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| | August 28: Dance Therapy 508's "United We Dance" Festival Harwich Community Center |
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Every day, we center and celebrate the voices and stories of people of color and other underrepresented people. Please check out and support these LOCAL WRITERS on the Cape: Children's: The Autumn Fairies by Gabriel Patrick Children's: Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story by Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry, Alexis Bunten, and Gary Meeches Sr. Memoir: Becoming Free by Ayanna Parrent Non-Fiction: Early Cape Verdean & Portuguese Genealogy of Harwich, MA by Amanda Raneo Chilaka Non-Fiction: The Courage to Connect: Sexuality, Citizenship, and Community in Provincetown by Sandra Faiman-Silva Poetry: The Darkness Divine: A Loving Challenge to My Faith by Kristen L. Harper |
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Special Orders: Please contact Belonging Books directly for any special orders. We would love to help you get books for your school, book club, classroom library, event or yourself! |
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As a community program provider and as a bookseller, Belonging Books centers the voices and stories of people of color and other underrepresented communities on the Cape, creating space for joy, celebration, safety and belonging. |
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