This festival is free and open to the public; tickets not required.   

From July to September, Mahogany L. Browne is Lincoln Center’s first ever poet-in-residence, curating monthly virtual and in person events in a residency entitled “We Are The Work”—an artistic call to recharge and unite towards justice within our communities.   

On the last Saturday of July, bring the kids to Lincoln Center for the Woke Baby Book Fair, a family-friendly celebration of justice-oriented children’s books curated by Mahogany L. Browne. The day’s events offer just the right balance of fun, play, and learning, with eight back-to-back book readings and signings by guest poets and authors, games and crafts, baby movement classes led by Paris Alexandrea of BK Yoga Club, live music for kids, and a fresh produce giveaway sponsored by Seeds in the Middle.  

Schedule of Events
1:00 pm: DJ begins spinning at The Isabel and Peter Malkin Stage at Hearst Plaza
-Baby movement with Brooklyn Yoga Club's Paris Alexandra at the tent on the south side of Reflecting Pool
-Reading 1: Mahogany L. Browne at the tent on the south side of Reflecting Pool
1:15 pm: Reading 2: Jon Sands at the Outdoor Studios on the east side of Lincoln Center Theater 
1:30 pm: Reading 3: Isaac Fitzgerald at the tent on the south side of Reflecting Pool
1:45 pm: Reading 4: Christine Platt at the Outdoor Studios on the east side of Lincoln Center Theater 
2:00 pm: Reading 5: Drag Queen Story Hour with Cholula Lemon! (followed by photo op for kids) at the tent on the south side of Reflecting Pool
2:15 pm: Reading 6: Trae, of Black Book Swap at the Outdoor Studios on the east side of Lincoln Center Theater 
2:45 pm: Reading 7: Elisabet Velasquez at the Outdoor Studios on the east side of Lincoln Center Theater 
3:00 pm: Reading 8: Big Mike at the tent on the south side of Reflecting Pool
3:30 pm: Woke Baby Book Fair ends

ALL DAY, 1:00–3:30 pm: Games for kids with Brain Yoga and Words of Art at Hearst Plaza
-Bookstore open, courtesy of The Center for Fiction, and author signing on the south side of Lincoln Center Theater
-Fresh food box distribution, courtesy of Seeds in The Middle, on the south side of Lincoln Center Theater

COVID-19 Health & Safety Information 
Health and safety is our top priority. In accordance with the New York State guidelines and in consultation with our medical advisors, we have implemented protocols to enhance safety for all staff, artists and guests. Please note the following safety protocols that apply to our events:     
•  Fully vaccinated guests are welcome to enjoy the event without a mask.  
•  Unvaccinated guests are required to keep a face covering on unless actively eating or drinking.  
•  Stay home if you don’t feel well, have exhibited symptoms of COVID-19 in the past 10 days, have tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 10 days, or been in contact with someone with COVID-19 in the past 10 days.  
By visiting Lincoln Center, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19. To view the full acknowledgment and release, click here. 

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