# Event Details - **Event Name**: Karen Gay Napier & Dr. Sharon Austin: Children's Author Storytime - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 11:30 am – Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 12:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join children's authors Karen Gay Napier & Dr. Sharon Austin for an engaging storytime at AAHF 2026. Free event!About this EventJoin us for a delightful children's storytime featuring two incredible authors — Karen Gay Napier and Dr. Sharon D. Wright Austin! Both authors will bring their beloved children's books to life for young readers and their families. This special combined session is part of the 2026 Africana Arts & Humanities Festival (AAHF) celebrating local authors and literary talent.KAREN GAY NAPIERKaren Gay Napier is a passionate children's author dedicated to creating stories that inspire imagination and foster a love of reading in young minds. Her warm, interactive storytelling approach makes her books come alive for children of all ages.FEATURED BOOKS (For Discussion)The Sky, The Moon and MeThe Sky, The Moon and Me is a heartfelt children's story written especially for Brown Skin Girls with a darker hue. This uplifting book celebrates beauty, confidence, and identity, reminding young readers that they are radiant, worthy, and created to shine boldly in every space.The Black ButterflyThe Black Butterfly is a powerful and inspiring story of transformation, resilience, and purpose. Through the journey of Nyra, readers are reminded brokenness does not cancel destiny, it reveals strength. This book speaks to anyone learning how to rise again after pain, disappointment, or loss.DR. SHARON D. WRIGHT AUSTINDr. Sharon D. Wright Austin is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Florida and a proud autism mom. In addition to her acclaimed academic work, she has written a touching children's book inspired by her personal experience raising a child on the autism spectrum.Featured Book: Allan Learns to TalkAllan is a five-year-old non-verbal autistic boy whose family learns how to communicate with him through sign language. They learn to help and love him as he is, and once Allan learns to communicate, his behavior improves as well. This heartfelt story educates children and adults about speech delays and nonverbal autism with compassion and hope.Perfect for families with children of all ages. Storytimes will include read-alouds, interactive activities, and an opportunity to meet both authors. Books will be available for purchase and signing. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/7cdc6080-100e-11f1-b205-49d23285143a-rimg-w572-h740-dc161335-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/7d0cbf50-100e-11f1-ba8b-3f5afee59419-rimg-w493-h740-dc181211-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/7d5205b0-100e-11f1-ba8b-3f5afee59419-rimg-w740-h740-dc77a6a7-gmir.png - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fort-lauderdale/karen-gay-napier-and-dr-sharon-austin-childrens-author-storytime/100001983318875145 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Fort Lauderdale - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: African-American Research Library and Cultural Center - **lat**: 26.128388 - **long**: -80.1775981 - **full address**: African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Karen Gay Napier & Dr. Sharon Austin: Children's Author Storytime - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/d11a7eec827695fb760f1287cc780b5ab0999fa262622bda2274f8c47b2ef7ce-rimg-w873-h924-dc17161a-gmir.jpg?v=1771779027 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Karen Gay Napier & Dr. Sharon Austin: Children's Author Storytime being held? - **A:** Karen Gay Napier & Dr. Sharon Austin: Children's Author Storytime takes place on Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 11:30 am to Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 12:30 pm at African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Karen Gay Napier & Dr. Sharon Austin: Children's Author Storytime? - **A:** Karen Gay Napier & Dr. Sharon Austin: Children's Author Storytime is organized by South Florida Book Festival. - **Q**: Who is this event for? 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