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Read & Create: Celebrating Oge Mora
2026-02-11 18:00:00 2026-02-11 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Read & Create: Celebrating Oge Mora Celebrate African American & Black History Month by honoring the work of beloved Black children’s book authors and illustrators. Then get creative by making your own self-portrait collage inspired by the vibrant, layered style of Oge Mora. Paramount Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, February 11
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-11 18:00:00 2026-02-11 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Read & Create: Celebrating Oge Mora Celebrate African American & Black History Month by honoring the work of beloved Black children’s book authors and illustrators. Then get creative by making your own self-portrait collage inspired by the vibrant, layered style of Oge Mora. Paramount Library - Meeting Room

Paramount Library

Meeting Room

Celebrate African American & Black History Month by honoring the work of beloved Black children’s book authors and illustrators. Then get creative by making your own self-portrait collage inspired by the vibrant, layered style of Oge Mora.

Attendance is limited and advance registration is required. To sign up, see library staff, or register online at Visit.LACountyLibrary.org/Events and filter by location or event date.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | History, Society, & Culture | Books, Poetry, & Writing | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

TAGS: | African American & Black History Month |

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