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Registration open for Fall Youth Visual Arts Classes @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Thursday, September 19th, 2024

Registration is Open for Visual Arts Classes @ the Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Let your little one explore their creative side this fall with visual arts classes designed just for them! Classes start back October 14 2024. View the catalog below and visit savannahga.gov/artsclasses to register your child today! 

Home School Art (Ages 6-12)

Youth Drawing and Painting (Ages 9-12)

Discovering Art (Ages 6-8)

Adventures in Art (Ages 9-12)

Teen Clay (Ages 13-18)

Youth Clay (Ages 9-12)

Home School Clay (Ages 6-12)

All classes take place at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center located at 201 Montgomery St.

Sign up online here.

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Teen Workshop

Workshop for Teens @ the Savannah Cultural Arts Center: Bookbinding! 

Join us for an introductory bookbinding workshop for teens, where you’ll learn the basics of creating your own handmade books. Participants will explore essential techniques, from folding and stitching to assembling a simple, unique book to take home. Perfect for beginners or those looking to enhance their creative skills!

$15/$10 City of Savannah resident

Tuesday, October 1 | 5-6:30PM

Click here to register today! 

All classes take place at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center located at 201 Montgomery St.

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(Pooler Schools) Free Family Night Literacy & Books @ Savannah Adventist Christian School

Monday, August 26th, 2024

You’re invited: Blessing of the Children @ Savannah Adventist Christian School, Pooler

See firsthand what Savannah Adventist Christian School in Pooler is all about @ the school’s annual Blessing of the Children, Fri. Sept. 6, 7PM in the church sanctuary.

All families welcome.

Savannah Adventist Christian School — which offers preschool starting at age 3 through 9th grade — is a small, private school with a family feel and Christian curriculum. Learn more here.

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You’re invited to this free family night @ Savannah Adventist Christian School, Pooler

Would you like your child in an environment that educates the whole child–mind, body, and spirit?

Of course you do, and Savannah Adventist Christian School in Pooler is here to help! 

Come to Family Night on Tues. Sept. 17 2024, 5:30-7PM to receive practical tips for helping your child develop a strong foundation in literacy skills that will be useful throughout life.

Free & open to the public.

To partner with teachers who will get to know your child as a unique and special individual and help him/her grow in God’s plan, check out Savannah Adventist Christian School, a private, Pooler school, serving preschool-8th grade.

To schedule a tour of the campus, please contact the school: 912-748-5977 or info@sacssda.org
The school is at 50 Godley Way, Pooler, GA 31322.

Savannah Adventist Christian School — which offers preschool starting at age 3 through 9th grade — is a small, private school with a family feel and Christian curriculum.

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Savannah storytimes: Reading Ranger hour @ Skidaway Island State Park

Tuesday, August 13th, 2024

Free Tuesday Storytime @ Skidaway Island State Park, Savannah

Young children will enjoy getting out for this hour of interactive reading @ Skidaway Island State Park in Savannah.

Listen to nature stories perfect for children with a love for the outdoors. Meet at the Interpretive Center. Event is free. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.

Tues. Sept. 3 2024, 10-11AM

Tues. Sept. 10 2024, 10-11AM

Tues. Sept. 24 2024, 10-11AM

Skidaway Island State Park
52 Diamond Causeway
Savannah, GA 31411

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Book sale @ High Cotton Kids Consignment, Savannah

Saturday, May 25th, 2024

Summer Reading Book Sale & Reading Challenge Contest @ High Cotton Kids Consignment, Savannah

High Cotton Kids Consignment in Savannah is emptying the first of 9 GIANT boxes of books for Day 1 of HCK’s HUGE Kick-off to Summer 2024 Reading Sale!.

All Sale Books will be 40% off today Thurs June 6 & Fri. June 7

All Sale Books will be 50% off Sat. June 8.

Hundreds of these books have not been marked down before! It’s the perfect time to find books for summer reading, upcoming trips and rainy days!

While you are @ High Cotton Kids Consignment, sign your children up for HCK’s Summer Reading Challenge Contest! The goal is to encourage them to read more this summer with fun incentives and rewards! HCK will be announcing all the fabulous details next week!

Don’t forget the the sales that apply to the rest of our GIANT store!

10% off Teal tags! 

15% off Pink Tags!

40% off All Discount “YES” Tags! 

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HIgh Cotton Kids Consignment Store Hours:

Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm

Saturday 10am-4pm

2164 E. Victory Drive, Savannah

(Next to the FABULOUS Savannah Children’s Theater, in the Planet Fitness Shopping Center)

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Free Savannah Spring Festival: Flannery O’Connor’s 99th BD Party

Friday, March 1st, 2024

Flannery O’Connor’s 99th BD Party on Savannah’s Lafayette Square, Sun March 24 2024

Celebrate Flannery O’Connor’s 99th birthday with an afternoon full of literature, live music, Flannery-inspired-crafts, games, and birthday cake.

This event is held in conjunction with Local Author Day, sponsored by The Book Lady Bookstore.

Forty local and regional authors will be on-hand, and you are invited to stroll around the book tables and meet some wonderful poets, children’s book authors, and fiction and nonfiction writers.

2PM: Participate in improv opera with Moon River Opera

3PM: Dress up as Flannery to compete in a Flannery look-alike contest

3:30PM: Musical promenade by the Sweet Thunder Band

Free and open to the public.

Children’s Book Reading @ Skidaway Island State Park, Savannah

Friday, January 19th, 2024

Free children’s book reading by local author Phyllis Tildes @ Skidaway Island State Park, Feb. 3

Come to Skidaway Island State Park in Savannah on Sat. Feb. 3 2-3PM in the Interpretive Center to listen to local author Phyllis Tildes read her charming books for children inspired by nature. You’ll also have the opportunity to color some of the author’s beautiful illustrations.

Phyllis Limbacher Tildes is an award-winning author and illustrator of picture books for children ages 0-8. Her love of nature and wildlife is evident in many of her titles. Her latest book, Bunny’s Big Surprise, was released in 2020 and features a variety of low-country wildlife. She has published 24 books, including Counting on Calico in 1995. Her 25th book, a board book version of her popular Eye Guess, will be released in January 2024.

FREE with a $5 park pass.

Learn more here.

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(Savannah Fall events) Arts & Imagination Mornings @ Savannah Cultural Arts for ages 7 & younger

Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023

Imagination Morning @ 10AM Sat. Oct. 21 @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

This Sat. Oct. 21, 2023 @ 10AM, join the Savannah Cultural Arts Center for a reading of “Mikey’s Marvelous Mummy Wraps,” with author Tony Dye!

A young mummy discovers that when he dares to see things differently, his life changes forever! Author Tony Dye will read his story of surprise and adventure, followed by mummy movement and a colorful art activity with one of Savannah Cultural Arts Center’s teaching artists!

Imagination Mornings are engaging mornings of crafts, stories, and movement that take place inside the Savannah Cultural Arts Center! They are geared toward children up to 7 years old.

Space is limited, register as a family unit to reserve your spot. $5/per family. A parent/guardian must be present with their children at all times.

Please register online here by noon the Friday before the event on Sat. Oct. 21, at 10AM.

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2023 Savannah Children’s Book Drive & Local Author Fair

Monday, September 18th, 2023

Savannah Children’s Book Drive & Local Author Fair, Sat. Oct. 7, Johnson Square

Come donate some new or gently used books, then pick up a few new ones @ the Savannah Children’s Book Drive & Local Author Fair, 10AM-2PM Sat. Oct. 7 in Johnson Square in downtown Savannah.

Savannah authors, representing a variety of genres, will do book signings and sales while Book Nation of Dreamers collects book donations. The event is free and open to all ages.

Learn more here.

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Free summer kids’ programs @ Live Oak Public Library branches, Savannah

Thursday, June 1st, 2023

Free summer programs @ Live Oak Public Library 16 library branches providing programs and services in Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty Counties include:


Summer Kick-Off Parties

Special Performers. See the schedule of FREE special summer kid-friendly performances @ library branches here.

Summer Lunches: Free, healthy meals for children and youth at select library locations, in partnership with America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia

Upcoming Programs: Check out the complete calendar of programs for all ages

Visit State Parks & Museums: Check out free passes to cultural centers here at home and across Georgia.

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Special Free Summer Performances include:

Free Didgeridoo Down Under program: Australian music, culture, puppetry, comedy, storytelling for all ages. Details here.

Free Circus King performance. Live performance that includes comedy-theater, puppets magic, music & animation. Details here.

Free marine science encounter featuring a touch tank & critter cam. Details here.

Free Ken Scott Magic Show. Details here.

Free Fiddlin’ Dan performances. Details here.

Free TRIBE family wellness program: drumming, obstacle course building, yoga . Details here.

Free Professor Universe science show on an exploration inside the human body. For all ages. Details here.

Free Manomet Shorebird Conservation. Learn about the shorebirds on Tybee and what you can do to ensure the survival of their species. All ages are welcome. Details here.

Free Front Porch Improv Teen Workshop. Highly-interactive workshop where tweens and teens learn improv games, play fun improv short-form games. Details here.

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Neighborhood Comics in Savannah hosts FREE Comic Book Day 2023

Sunday, April 16th, 2023

Savannah store shares comics with community on Sat. May 6 10AM-6PM

Neighborhood Comics invites Savannah-area comic book lovers to participate in Free Comic Book Day 2023. The event will be held at 1205 Bull St from 10AM-6PM on MAY 6, 2023.

This will be the store’s largest Free Comic Book Day event ever, with 10 professional comic artists on hand signing books and meeting readers. There will also be a food truck, costumed characters, and giveaways.

Thousands of free comic books will be available spanning multiple genres and age levels. This year’s selection of comics includes beloved characters and franchises such as Spider-man, Archie, Umbrella Academy, Star Wars and more.

Scheduled guests include Sonic the Hedgehog illustrator Tracy Yardley, long-time GI Joe artist Robert Atkins, DC Comics cover artist Edwin Galmon and more.

View the 2023 Free Comic Book Day schedule here

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(Savannah Holidays 2022) Free, outdoor holiday reading of “A Christmas Memory” by Truman Capote

Sunday, November 6th, 2022

The Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home’s annual holiday reading of “A Christmas Memory” by Truman Capote will be an outdoor event with hot cider and holiday treats @ The Old Dairy in Savannah.

Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home presents annual Robert Strozier Memorial Christmas reading.
Sun. Dec. 4, 2022, 3:30PM @ The Old Dairy, 2500 Tennessee Ave.

Celebrate the holiday season with hot cider and holiday treats and enjoy local actress Maggie Hart reading “A Christmas Memory” by Truman Capote. This is an outdoor event; guests are encouraged to bring a folding chair and blankets to stay cozy. Enjoy funny and oh-so-Southern afternoon storytelling session.

Free & open to the public.

To become a Friend of Flannery, visit the Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home website

Imagination Morning on Sat. Sept. 10 @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Saturday, August 20th, 2022

Imagination Morning @ 10AM Sat. Sept. 10 @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

On Sat. Sept 10 2022 @ 10AM, join the Savannah Cultural Arts Center for a reading of “Mikey’s Marvelous Mummy Wraps,” with author Tony Dye!

A young mummy discovers that when he dares to see things differently, his life changes forever! Author Tony Dye will read his story of surprise and adventure, followed by mummy movement and a colorful art activity with one of our teaching artists!

Imagination Mornings are engaging mornings of crafts, stories, and movement that take place inside the Savannah Cultural Arts Center! They are geared toward children up to 7 years old.

Space is limited, register as a family unit to reserve your spot. $5/per family. A parent/guardian must be present with their children at all times.

Please register online here by noon the Friday before the event on Sat. Sept. 10, at 10AM.

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Kids & Coffee Saturday storytime @ The Culturist Union coffee shop, Savannah

Sunday, July 31st, 2022

Children’s book author Antwan Eady will give away a dozen copies of his book Nigel and the Moon

Parents and caregivers are invited to bring your kids to a free back-to-school storytime with Savannah children’s author Antwan Eady, 10AM-Noon Sat. Aug. 13 2022 @ the new coffee shop The Culturist Union (TCU).

Author Antwan Eady is giving away over a dozen copies of his book NIGEL AND THE MOON.

Learn more here.

The Culturist Union, 3129 Bull St. Savannah, GA, 31405

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(Hilton Head Is) FREE Family Fun Day & Children’s Book Fair @ Coastal Discovery Museum

Sunday, July 24th, 2022

Family Fun Day, Children’s Book Fair @ Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, Hilton Head 10AM-1PM Tues Aug. 9

Join the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn on Hilton Head Is. and its partners in this FREE Family Fun Day 2022 for all ages, 10AM-1PM Tues. Aug. 9.

Come early or stay for lunch at the weekly Farmer’s Market on site between 9AM and 1PM

Visit the Coastal Discovery Museum’s boardwalks, learn about the salt marsh, and walk to the horse barn and pasture to see the marsh tacky horse “Comet” and his companion horse “Hawk”.

Stop by the Karen Wertheimer Butterfly Habitat to see the life cycle of native butterflies and learn from museum docents how to plant a butterfly-friendly garden of your own.

Express yourself – artistically – with hands-on activities offered by the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina and The Sandbox. Make a piece of “Tiny Art” to take home or to share with the Tiny Art Galleries around town (sponsored by the Town of Hilton Head Office of Cultural Affairs). Create your own tie dye shirt using real indigo dye or watch sweetgrass basket makers at work.

Sing along with Jevon Daly at one of the two “Kids Concerts” (10:15AM and 11:30AM) in the Birdseye View Theater. Jevon is a local favorite with the young and old alike and is known for his summertime concerts at Coligny Plaza.

Watch and learn about local birds from the Hilton Head Audubon Society. Dive into our local history and environment with the Lowcountry Master Gardeners, the Outside Foundation, Hilton Head Archaeological Society, the Gullah Museum, Heritage Library, Explore Mitchelville, the Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage and others.

Stop in the Discovery House for the “Children’s Book Fair” to purchase signed copies of educational and local children’s books to take home. Authors scheduled to attend include Susan Diamond Riley, Susan McElroy Montanari, Lisa Anne Cullen, Rebecca Chamberlain, Patricia Bee, Donna Brainard, Mary T. Jacobs, Miho Kinnas, Iris Jackson, Robin Prince Monroe, and Antawn Eady. Find out more about our local literary scene with the Pat Conroy Literary Center.

Visit special exhibitions in the Discovery House. “Conservation in the Classroom” (Main Gallery) includes student artwork focused upon the conservation and protection of dolphins, sea turtles, shore birds, and horseshoe crabs. “Nikon Small World” (Sea Island Room) is a traveling exhibition of 20 jaw-dropping, prize-winning photomicrographs (photographs taken through the light of a microscope).

There’s something for everyone at Family Fun Day!

There is no charge for admission on this special Museum Day and reservations are not required.

Please call (843) 689-6767 ext. 223 for details or learn more here.

Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

Free Book Fair @ Habersham YMCA, Savannah

Sunday, June 19th, 2022

FREE Book Fair @ Habersham YMCA, Savannah

You’re invited to a free book fair at the Habersham Y in Savannah this Saturday July 16 from 10AM-2PM.

The book fair is open to everyone in the community and the books are free – up to three books per child while supplies last.

Habersham YMCA, 6400 Habersham St., Savannah  31405

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Free park & museum passes & more @ Live Oak Pubic Libraries

Friday, March 25th, 2022

library savannah Chatham County Live Oak

Connect with your Library during National Library Week (April 4-8, 2022)!

Live Oak Public Libraries invites you to venture beyond books and discover your world. Check out free park and museum passes, learn a new language, or enjoy music and art programs.

Visit your local library or go online to liveoakpl.org.

Learn about free park and museum passes- including to Zoo Atlanta, Telfair Museums, Georgia State Parks & Center for Puppetry Arts – here. 

(Savannah Spring Festivals 2022) FREE Flannery Birthday Party, Parade & Savannah Local Author Day

Sunday, March 13th, 2022

Flanner O'Connor Parade in Savannah

Free parade & party in Lafayette Square, Savannah 

The annual Savannah Local Author Day & Flannery Birthday Party is back!

With a local author day sponsored by The Book Lady Bookstore, the Flannery O’Connor outdoor fair and the quirkiest parade in Savannah will be Sun. March 27, 1-4PM in Lafayette Square in downtown Savannah.

This free event that’s open to the public will feature creative activities, vendors, and lots of Flannery costumes. The annual celebration of acclaimed author and Savannah native Flannery O’Connor’s birthday will offer free family fun, live music, a wacky parade, birthday cake, and more.

Local and regional authors will be on hand and you are invited to stroll around the book tables and meet poets, children’s book authors, and fiction and nonfiction writers.

You’ll also be welcomed to visit the Flannery O’Connor Home (free) to view Flannery’s Depression-era childhood home.

Live music throughout the event provided by singer-songwriters and musicians from Savannah local bands.

Attendees are invited to walk in the parade, bring handmade signs and sing along.

Costumes inspired by Flannery O’Connor characters, settings or the author’s life are optional & encouraged.

This event is free and open to the public!

Free story time, crafts to celebrate ‘Nigel and the Moon’ by Savannah children’s book author Antwan Eady

Thursday, February 3rd, 2022

Nigel and Moon book E.Shaver Savannah

In a new children’s picture book “Nigel and the Moon,” Savannah debut author Antwan Eady and artist Gracey Zhang tell the story of a young Black schoolboy with big dreams of moving past his fear of judgment to share his dreams with his class during career week.

Come celebrate the Feb. 15 publication of “Nigel and the Moon” @ Foxy Loxy in Savannah on Tues. Feb. 15 2022, 4-5PM in the courtyard for story time, crafts & coffee.

So far Nigel and the Moon has received great recognition:
*A Publisher’s Weekly Most Anticipated Book of 2022
*A Barnes and Noble Most Anticipated Kids’ Book of February.
*Amazon’s Editors’ “BEST BOOKS OF THE MONTH” pick
* A Southern Independent Bookseller Alliance (SIBA) “Read This Next” February pick.
*Starred reviews from Publisher’s Weekly and School Library Journal

Learn more here.

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Virtual Savannah Children’s Book Author Visit: Antwan Eady

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022

Nigel Moon book reading Savannah author

Children’s book reading with a Savannah author

Join Live Oak Public Library for very special virtual visit with Savannah author Antwan Eady. Antwan will be reading his debut book, Nigel and the Moon (illustrated by artist Gracey Zhang ), and sharing his experience as a writer.
THURS MARCH 3 2022 | 10 AM | via Zoom
Registration: liveoakpl.org/author

Saturday Storytime for ages 3+ @ SCAD Museum of Art

Saturday, January 1st, 2022

SCAD Museum of Art storytime Saturday Savannah

Explore unconventional art with your little one at SCAD MOA’s Saturday Story Time. 

Treat the little artist in your life to SCAD MOA Story Time on the first Saturday of each month. Enjoy exciting tales and fun activities as you learn about work by a different artist each month.

Story Time is programmed for children ages 3 and up.

For more information, email Kristin Poitras, coordinator of museum visitation, at kpoitras@scad.edu.

Upcoming SCAD MOA Saturday storytimes:

Sat. Feb. 5, 11AM
Enjoy exciting tales and fun activities as you learn about work by artist Patrick Dougherty. This event will take place outdoors. Plan and dress accordingly.

WHERE
SCAD Museum of Art
601 Turner Blvd.
Savannah, Ga

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Children’s Author Series @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum, Hilton Head Is.

Thursday, November 11th, 2021

Sandbox Children's Museum Sunday Author Hilton Head kids

You’re invited this Sunday for The Sandbox Children’s Museum Author series @ 3PM this Sun. Nov. 14 with Ellen Giordano as she reads her book The Best Day Ever.

Free with Admission. Make sure you have a spot and reserve your tickets online @ www.thesandbox.org

Sandbox Interactive Children’s Museum
80 Nassau St
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 842-7645

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SCAD Museum of Art’s Monthly Saturday Morning Story Time & Teen Ornament-Making Workshop

Sunday, September 26th, 2021

SCAD Museum of Art Storytime Savannah

Monthly storytime at SCAD Museum of Art

Treat your young art lover to SCAD MOA Story Time on the first Saturday of each month.

Next Monthly Story Hour: Sat. Dec. 4 2021 at 11AM. 

Story Time is programmed for children ages 3 and older.

To ensure the health and safety of all museum patrons and staff, touchless temperature checks are required prior to entering the galleries and face coverings are mandatory. Be mindful of your fellow patrons by social distancing. Maintain 6 feet of space between you and other guests.

See all tour dates and listings on the museum event calendar.

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SCAD MOA Savannah College Art Design Teen Ornament-Making Workshop

Teen ornament-making workshop

4-6PM Fri. Nov. 19 @ SCAD MOA

Adorn a custom-beaded ornament inspired by Christian Siriano’s showstopping designs in People Are People and avant-garde rings in Ring Redux: The Susan Grant Lewin Collection.

Admission to the workshop is $10. Supplies included. All skill levels welcome. Boxed dinner provided.

To sign up, email Kristin Poitras, coordinator of museum visitation, at kpoitras@scad.edu.

See more here. 

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SCAD Museum of Art
601 Turner Blvd.
Savannah, Ga.

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Adventure Playground @ Lowcountry Celebration Park, Hilton Head Is.

Thursday, September 9th, 2021

Lowcountry Celebration Park HIlton Head Island

Lowcountry Celebration Park

Visit to the new Lowcountry Celebration Park on Hilton Head Is.

The new park off Pope Avenue near the Coligny Beach parking lot and Coligny Beach Park features:
*The Adventure Playground, named after the ship Captain William Hilton was on when he discovered Hilton Head Island. It features a reimagined design of the ship, playground, wading pool and more.
*An open pavilion and lawn for events.
*A perimeter walk
*Two fitness stations
*Wi-Fi
*The Sandbox Children’s Museum
*Public restrooms

Lowcountry Celebration Park
94 Pope Ave.
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

‘Nigel and the Moon’ by Savannah children’s book author Antwan Eady

Tuesday, July 13th, 2021

Nigel Moon Antwan Eady Savannah children's book author

In a new children’s picture book “Nigel and the Moon,” Savannah debut author Antwan Eady and artist Gracey Zhang tell the story of a young Black schoolboy with big dreams of moving past his fear of judgment to share his dreams with his class during career week.

“Nigel and the Moon” will be released Feb. 1 2022. Pre-orders are available now.

SouthernMamas.com featured the book in our regular column in the Savannah Morning News.

Read more here.