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SUMMARY:Barefoot Books Family-Friendly Spring Open House
DESCRIPTION:Stop by our free\, family-friendly event in partnership with Discover West Concord Day. Enjoy kid-friendly crafts & activities\, shop from our collection of award-winning books for ages 0-12\, and enjoy story times throughout the day. PLUS! Don’t miss GRAMMY® award-winning and 3x EMMY® award-nominated singer-songwriter and author of Barefoot book “Breathe Deep” Joanie Leeds performing at the Guitar Museum of New England. Exact timing of concert to come! \nBarefoot Books is an award-winning\, independent children’s publisher based in West Concord\, MA with a mission to open hearts\, minds\, and worlds through the power of story. For over 30 years\, Barefoot has created acclaimed picture books\, board books\, activity decks\, singalongs\, and educational resources for children ages 0–12. \nDATE: ___day\, May ## \nTIME: 10 AM – 3 PM \nLOCATION: Barefoot Books Home Office\, 23 Bradford Street\, Floor 2\, Concord\, MA 01742 \nACCESS: For elevator access\, use the main entrance at building 23. \n  \nThis program is offered by Barefoot Books as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/barefoot-books-family-friendly-spring-open-house/
LOCATION:Barefoot Books Home Office\, 23 Bradford Street\, Floor 2\, Concord\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Performances,Open House
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SUMMARY:"America's Founding Myths...And What REALLY Happened" Book Launch Party
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to the official launch party for our biggest book of the year! \nHave you ever wondered… Did Christopher Columbus REALLY discover America? What REALLY happened at the first Thanksgiving? Did Paul Revere REALLY shout “The British are coming!”? It’s time to pull the curtain back on these well-known myths to find out what REALLY happened and where these stories we’ve heard over and over again came from. \nJoin us along with other movers and shakers in the publishing community to celebrate information literacy and America’s 250th anniversary with this exploration of the best-known stories about the founding of the United States. \nBarefoot Books is an award-winning\, independent children’s publisher based in West Concord\, MA with a mission to open hearts\, minds\, and worlds through the power of story. For over 30 years\, Barefoot has created acclaimed picture books\, board books\, activity decks\, singalongs\, and educational resources for children ages 0–12. \nDATE: Thursday\, May 14 \nTIME: 6 – 8 PM \nLOCATION: Barefoot Books Home Office\, 23 Bradford Street\, Floor 2\, Concord\, MA 01742 \nACCESS: For elevator access\, use the main entrance at building 23. \n  \nThis program is offered by Barefoot Books as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/americas-founding-myths-and-what-really-happened-book-launch-party/
LOCATION:Barefoot Books Home Office\, 23 Bradford Street\, Floor 2\, Concord\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Talks
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SUMMARY:Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History Panel Discussion at 1780 House
DESCRIPTION:How does a globally focused children’s publisher celebrate America’s 250th anniversary while also acknowledging the complex history of the nation? Join us for nibbles\, wine\, and a panel discussion with Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History (Barefoot Books) author Rachel Katz and Barefoot Books CEO and Co-Founder Nancy Traversy on the story behind Rise Up!\, Barefoot Books’ America 250 collection\, and ways to engage children in hopeful discussion for our nation’s future. For ages 10+. \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/rise-up-powerful-protests-in-american-history-panel-discussion-at-1780-house/
LOCATION:1780 House\, 15 Monument Street\, Concord\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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