Reading & Riding Family Day
Saturday, Aug. 2
10 AM – 1 PM
Decatur Station
En Español
All aboard for a morning of stories, smiles, and back-to-school excitement for the whole family! Join MARTA, its nonprofit partner Page Turners Make Great Learners, and more pals for some great activities.
Author Meet-n-Greet & Readings
Award-winning author Derrick Barnes is coming to Atlanta to share his newest book, I Got You – A Brother’s Promise. Mr. Barnes will meet event attendees, do live readings, and sign books!
Do you have one of Mr. Barnes’s books at home? Bring it for him to sign! Don’t have one yet? You’ll have a chance to snag a free copy at this event or purchase one.
About the Author: New York Times bestselling author Derrick Barnes has won numerous
awards and nominations for his graphic novels and children’s books! His
accolades include National Book Award Finalist, Coretta Scott King Award Author
Honors, Newbery Honor, and many more! Learn more about the author here.
Book Giveaway*
Page Turners Make Great Learners will be giving away 100 copies of Derrick Barnes’s book! *While supplies last. First come, first served. Limit
one (1) free book per family.
Special Guest & Mindfulness Activity
Recording artist and hometown celebrity Trinidad James will make an appearance and lead children through a mental health mindfulness moment as part of the artist’s “Reflections Sundays” initiative. Trinidad James is also the founder of HOMMEWRK an apparel brand with retail space in Underground Atlanta. Learn more about his work here.
Book Sale
Decatur’s own
Brave + Kind Book Shop will be on site with additional children’s books available for purchase.
Free Popsicles*
MokiPops will be giving away their tasty treats to help us keep cool!
*While supplies last. Limit 1 pop per child. Adults must purchase their
pops.
Did you know Mokipops was started by 3 kids and their parents? Learn more about their awesome story:
Our Story – MOKIPOPS
Prize Wheel
MARTA’s famous prize wheel will be out so attendees have a chance to win some back-to-school themed prizes like pencils, notebooks, and backpacks, and other fun items. *While supplies last.
Activities
Our pals at Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) will provide “Create Your Own” comic books for attendees to write and illustrate their own adventure! Children can also take pictures with some standees from your favorite GPB shows. Plus a DJ will spin some tunes!
