# Event Details - **Event Name**: I Am: An Indigenous Children’s Story Reading & Book Signing with Author - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: Celebrate Indigenous storytelling with a children’s book reading and signing of I Am by Native American author and ink artist Chiffon Lark.About this EventJoin us for a special children’s book reading and signing of I Am, a beautifully illustrated short story rooted in Indigenous wisdom and self-identity.Written and illustrated by , a Native American ink artist, I Am follows an Indigenous child as they explore themes of presence, belonging, and inner strength. Through gentle language and expressive artwork, the story invites young readers and their families to reflect on identity, connection, and the power of self-affirmation.This family-friendly event will include a live reading by the author, a brief conversation about the inspiration behind the book, and a book signing. All are welcome. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/54b5aea0-eb96-11f0-a157-ddb20a7adf97-rimg-w1110-h740-dcaabbc3-gmir.jpg Proceeds from I Am directly support Indigenous language revitalization initiatives within Native American communities, including the White Mountain Apache Tribe, Navajo Nation, San Pasqual Kumeyaay, and the Kanza Tribe of Oklahoma. Each book purchased helps sustain efforts that protect, teach, and pass on Indigenous languages for future generations.Agenda?: 01:00 PM - 01:15 PMIntroduction from Owners of Hey Books!?: 01:15 PM - 01:25 PMIntroduction and Opening Words by Chiffon Lark?: 01:25 PM - 01:35 PMReading of I Am?: 01:35 PM - 01:50 PMClosing Words ?: 01:50 PM - 02:00 PMBook Signing (book purchased separately) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-diego/i-am-an-indigenous-children’s-story-reading-and-book-signing-with-author/100001979826522424 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, nonprofit, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: San Diego - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Hey Books! - **lat**: 32.7145081 - **long**: -117.156128 - **full address**: Hey Books!, 921 E Street, San Diego, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: I Am: An Indigenous Children’s Story Reading & Book Signing with Author - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/0e7916b795a619d69083f6a91a42ae45c0b8285542adb12e49184b5caa8c549a-rimg-w1200-h1801-dc939590-gmir.jpg?v=1767769145 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is I Am: An Indigenous Children’s Story Reading & Book Signing with Author being held? - **A:** I Am: An Indigenous Children’s Story Reading & Book Signing with Author takes place on Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Hey Books!, 921 E Street, San Diego, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing I Am: An Indigenous Children’s Story Reading & Book Signing with Author? - **A:** I Am: An Indigenous Children’s Story Reading & Book Signing with Author is organized by Hey Books!. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "I Am: An Indigenous Children’s Story Reading & Book Signing with Author", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/0e7916b795a619d69083f6a91a42ae45c0b8285542adb12e49184b5caa8c549a-rimg-w1200-h1801-dc939590-gmir.jpg?v=1767769145", "startDate": "2026-02-01", "endDate": "2026-02-01", "url": "https://allevents.in/san-diego/i-am-an-indigenous-children’s-story-reading-and-book-signing-with-author/100001979826522424", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Hey Books!", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "921 E Street", "postalCode": "92101", "addressLocality": "San Diego", "addressRegion": "CA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "32.7145081", "longitude": "-117.156128" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Celebrate Indigenous storytelling with a children’s book reading and signing of I Am by Native American author and ink artist Chiffon Lark.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-07", "availabilityEnds": "2026-02-01", "validFrom": "2026-04-07", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/san-diego/i-am-an-indigenous-children’s-story-reading-and-book-signing-with-author/100001979826522424" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-07", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-07", "url": "https://allevents.in/san-diego/i-am-an-indigenous-children’s-story-reading-and-book-signing-with-author/100001979826522424", "price": 0, "name": "Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Hey Books", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/hey-books/27320666", "description": "Hey Books! is a cozy, independent bookstore located in downtown San Diego’s East Village, lovingly created by longtime booksellers with a passion for connecting readers with great stories. 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