# Event Details - **Event Name**: A Black Girl and Her Braids BOOK TOUR by Jaylene Clark Owens - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join Jaylene Clark Owens on her Black Girl and Her Braids BOOK TOUR for an empowering journey celebrating culture, identity, and beauty.About this EventMalik Books (Westfield Culver City Mall) proudly presents A Black Girl and Her Braids on January 24, 2024 at 2PM a joyful and affirming literary celebration honoring Black girls, their hair, and the cultural legacy of braids.Join acclaimed actress, spoken word poet, and author Jaylene Clark Owens for a special reading and discussion of her empowering picture book that serves as a love letter to Black girls of all ages. Through lyrical storytelling, Owens explores the deep cultural roots of braids and how Black communities continue to honor tradition while embracing creativity, innovation, and self-expression—even in the face of rules and regulations meant to police Black hair.The book is beautifully illustrated by Brittney Bond, a self-taught digital artist known for her vibrant color palettes, radiant lighting, and uplifting visual storytelling. Her illustrations bring braids of all lengths, colors, and styles to life, celebrating everything from classic looks to bold, futuristic designs.This family-friendly event will also feature support from haircare sponsors Donna’s Recipe, 4U, and Dosso*, underscoring the importance of healthy hair practices and community-based Black-owned brands.Together, this event promises an inspiring afternoon of storytelling, art, and affirmation—encouraging Black girls to proudly wear their braids, embrace their confidence, and celebrate their beauty without apology.Free Event but strongly recommend the Purchase of book with add on or Click link to Limited Swag bags while supplies last provided by our sponsors Donna’s Recipe, 4U, and Dosso* https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/256b72c0-e9b0-11f0-b419-87afd86b2000-rimg-w740-h740-dcfc3dab-gmir.jpg About the creators:Jaylene Clark Owens (she/her) is a vibrant and imaginative soul hailing from Harlem, New York, and is currently residing in the Greater Philadelphia region. She is an AUDELCO and Barrymore Award–winning actress, as well as a highly acclaimed, award-winning spoken word poet. Her acting credits include the stage, film, and television. Her passion for honoring, and advocating for, Black women and their hair has led her to create work celebrating various styles, such as braids, locs, twists, ’fros, and the Black girl switch up!Brittney Bond (she/her) is a self-taught artist from Florida, currently living in Maryland. A lifelong fan of art, drawing, and design, Bond has managed to turn her childhood passion into a full-time career, focusing on digital art with fun color palettes, interesting lighting, and positivity that shines through her work. Find her on Instagram @prismaviolet_.A BLACK GIRL AND HER BRAIDS https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/25925bb0-e9b0-11f0-a123-e18a081bed33-rimg-w1200-h730-dca065c8-gmir.jpg About the book:Join author Jaylene Clark Owens as she pens an ode to Black girls and braids, a dynamic duo. This empowering picture book shines a light on what braids mean to Black girls of all ages and shows how Black communities have managed to continuously make space for braids, paying homage to their origins while making fun and futuristic styles, despite rules and regulations attempting to condemn them. Braids of all lengths, colors, and styles are brought to life with detailed illustrations from Brittney Bond, crafting a timeless book which honors creativity, encourages confidence, and calls for Black girls to proudly show off their braids no matter what! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/25c55290-e9b0-11f0-8044-391d3a4d551d-rimg-w740-h740-dc913589-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/culver-city/a-black-girl-and-her-braids-book-tour-by-jaylene-clark-owens/100001979552326296 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, theatre, storytelling, fine-arts, entertainment, spoken-word - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 24.25, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Culver City - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Malik Books - **lat**: 33.9856695 - **long**: -118.3931801 - **full address**: Malik Books, 6000 Sepulveda Boulevard, Culver City, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: A Black Girl and Her Braids BOOK TOUR by Jaylene Clark Owens - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/e4c42dd78d4c36cded0ca2500d3c3e80053010446c40726be9db166b04727a52-rimg-w1200-h600-dcfa3eaa-gmir.jpg?v=1767560354 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is A Black Girl and Her Braids BOOK TOUR by Jaylene Clark Owens being held? - **A:** A Black Girl and Her Braids BOOK TOUR by Jaylene Clark Owens takes place on Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Malik Books, 6000 Sepulveda Boulevard, Culver City, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for A Black Girl and Her Braids BOOK TOUR by Jaylene Clark Owens? - **A:** Tickets for A Black Girl and Her Braids BOOK TOUR by Jaylene Clark Owens are priced at USD 24 per person. 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