Local Author to Present Children’s Book at Black History Month Book Reading

Longmeadow, MA— When it comes to children’s literature, representation matters. With The National Center for Education reporting that by 2023, the majority (50.5 percent) of K–12 students will be Hispanic, African American, or Asian/Pacific Islander, it’s critical that all children see themselves in the pages of their favorite books.

In Crystal Senter-Brown’s newest book, AJ and the Magic Kite, AJ is teased at school about the color of his skin. He meets a new friend named Jerome, who uses a magic kite to show AJ how the world would be without some of the most important African-American inventions.

Children and families are encouraged to attend this free book reading. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Senter-Brown will be available after the reading for questions and commentary.

This free event, scheduled for February 12 at 7:00 p.m., is open to the public, and will be held at Hatch Learning Commons, Bay Path University, 539 Longmeadow Street, Longmeadow, MA. For more information or to register, please visit https://ajandthemagickite.eventbrite.com/.

 

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About Bay Path University

Bay Path University was founded in 1897. With locations in Longmeadow (main), East Longmeadow (Philip H. Ryan Health Science Center), Springfield (MA), Sturbridge (MA), and Concord (MA), Bay Path’s innovative program offerings include traditional undergraduate degrees for women, The American Women's College on-ground and online, the first all-women, all-online accredited bachelor’s degree programs in the country; over 30 graduate programs for women and men, including doctorate degrees; and Strategic Alliances, offering professional development courses for individuals and organizations.  Bay Path’s goal is to give students confidence in the fundamentals of their chosen field, the curiosity to question the ordinary, the leadership to show initiative, and the desire to make a difference.

 

About Crystal Senter-Brown

Crystal Senter-Brown's life's purpose can be summed up in four words: Empowering Women and Children. She lives her purpose every single day, whether it is by publishing books that teach children the importance of being kind to others, leading writing workshops in the community, or speaking at local schools. The author of seven books, including one that was turned into a feature film, Crystal’s writing has been featured in Oprah Magazine, Essence Magazine, Redbook Magazine, Vibe Magazine, Proverbs 31 Magazine, The Upper Room, and Lioness Magazine. Crystal is the Director of Employer Relations at Bay Path University. She lives in New England with her husband, son, and a hair tie-stealing dog named Venus.