

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Special Storytime & Signing with Jaylene Clark Owens
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 11:30 am – Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: MahoganyBooks is excited to host Jaylene Clark Owens for a special storytime and signing of her new book,  A Black Girl and Her BraidsAbout this EventMahoganyBooks is excited to host author Jaylene Clark Owens for a special storytime and signing of her book, This timeless book honors creativity, encourages confidence, and calls for Black girls to proudly show off their braids no matter what! Come join us for an exciting afternoon at our Naitonal Harbor storefront!ABOUT THE BOOK: A Black Girl and Her BraidsBased on the viral poem, braids of all lengths, looks, parts, and styles are explored and cheered on in this vibrant picture book celebrating the versatility of Black hair.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!About the author: 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!Event guidelines are subject to change.11 AM - Doors Open | 11:30 AM Storytime begins | 1 PM event endsPhotographs may be taken during the event WITHOUT FLASH.Please tag us and use #mahoganybooks, #blackbooksmatter #ablackgirlandherbraids on social media.Let's have an amazing afternoon,-- Derrick, Ramunda, &amp; the MahoganyBooks Team
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxon-hill/special-storytime-and-signing-with-jaylene-clark-owens/100001977083346511
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, theatre, entertainment, spoken-word
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 23.18, max: 23.18, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Oxon Hill
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: MahoganyBooks - National Harbor
- **lat**: 38.78435750000001
- **long**: -77.01593009999999
- **full address**: MahoganyBooks - National Harbor, 121 American Way, Oxon Hill, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: MahoganyBooks (https://allevents.in/org/mahoganybooks/18809097)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 11:30 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** MahoganyBooks - National Harbor, 121 American Way, Oxon Hill, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 23.18 up to 23.18 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** MahoganyBooks
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art, theatre, entertainment, spoken-word
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Special Storytime & Signing with Jaylene Clark Owens ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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