And in the blink of an eye, it's August. I have just returned from a family trip to Ottawa and Montreal, my old stomping ground. I ate a lot of poutine, walked many bustling blocks, and soaked in the energy and art of the city. Beauty is everywhere. I want to take a moment to thank my Belonging Books' community. To my customers, used book donors, scholarship donors, program participants, collaborators, mentors, book luggers, cheerleaders, sound boards, friends and family -- Thank you for all of your support. There is no way I could have gone on this journey without you. |
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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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You do not want to miss the Amplify POC Summer Vendor Market! This family community event for all will include vendors, food trucks, live music, family games, beer & wine and more! You will find some special purchases at MiniMe Clothing Boutique, J. Alexis Designs, Zavia Walker and many more! Saturday, August 20 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Aselton Park, Hyannis. |
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What better way to end your summer than with Dance Therapy 508’s second annual “United We Dance!”? Join us for a fun day of dance classes for all ages and abilities and performances. Support local small businesses while you're grooving! Sunday, August 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Harwich Community Center. |
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Join us for another Open Mic Night on Thursday, August 25 at Island Cafe & Grill centering the voices, stories and talent of our BIPOC community. Come early at 6 p.m. to have some dinner and drinks, and we will start performances closer to 7 p.m. Reserve a performance spot by contacting me or just show up and be inspired! |
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Children's Read Aloud at The Cordial Eye Little Makers Club The Cordial Eye is running a Little Makers Club for kids ages 0-5 at Littlenecks in Dennis (766 Main St, Dennis, MA) every Thursday in August. They kindly invited Belonging Books to read aloud some stories. I will be there on August 11. Register for The Little Makers Club at www.thecordialeye.org/classes |
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Belonging Books' Book Social Belonging Books will hold its first Book Social for people who identify as women of color and gender non-conforming people of color in August. We will discuss The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki and/or Seven Days in June by Tia Williams. If you are interested in joining this or future book socials, please contact me. | | |
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Last month, Communi-T Productions featured Belonging Books in their first episode of their new podcast, Craf-T. Listen to it here. Communi-T Productions is a visual and audio media company that focuses on telling truthful and authentic BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ stories. A media company that strives to uplift the unheard voices of the Cape Cod Community and beyond. |
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Thank you to Love Live Local for featuring Belonging Books in their "Shop Local Stories" this month. Read the write up here. Love Live Local is a Cape Cod organization dedicated to community advocacy and educating consumers on the importance of shopping local. |
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| | July 9: Wampanoag Tribe's Three Sisters Farmers' & Craft Market |
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| | July 16: Harwich Cape Verdean Festival & Love Your Menses Wellness Retreat |
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| | July 24: Independence House's International Festival |
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| | July 27: BIPOC Family Gathering at Family Week in Provincetown |
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Every day, we center and celebrate the voices and stories of people of color and other underrepresented people. Check out these titles: Children's: The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family by Ibtihaj Muhammad and S.K. Ali Middle Reader: Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston Fiction: The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich Memoir: My Broken Language by Quiara Alegria Hudes |
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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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