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Literary Saturdays witht Franz Derenoncourt, Jr., Haiti: The First Black Republic

Date(s)

  • January 19, 2019 | 2:00 pm

Have you ever heard of the Haitian Revolution? It is the only time in history enslaved Africans bested their oppressors and created a free black nation.

Frantz Derenoncourt, Jr. tells the story of this monumental historical event through vibrant illustrations and language that is age appropriate for all children. Join us as we kickoff Literary Saturdays in 2019 with this event designed especially for children!