Upcoming JCO Events
3/21/26 - Storytime at Recycle Read Repeat
Join Jaylene for "A Black Girl and Her Braids" Storytime in Norristown, PA! She will be reading her book and signing copies at Recycle Read Repeat on Saturday, March 21, at 12PM. This FREE event is sponsored by Theater Horizon, Norristown Area Education Foundation, and Norristown Page Turners.
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3/25/26 - Philly Youth Basketball Children's Author Spotlight (Rescheduled from 2/25)
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Join Philly Youth Basketball's Author Series, featuring Jaylene, on Wednesday, March 25, at 5PM!
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The PYB Children’s Author Spotlight is an engaging literacy event designed to inspire young readers and families through the art of storytelling. Each session features a guest children’s author who shares their personal writing journey, discusses the inspiration behind their books, and reads a selection from their work. Participants will explore themes such as imagination, creativity, diversity, and life lessons found in children’s literature. The first featured author in this series is Jaylene with A Black Girl and Her Braids! She will read the book and sign copies. Signed copies of the book can be purchased on-site. The event will take place at The Alan Horwitz "Sixth Man" Center.
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Tickets to this event are FREE with RSVP! You can also secure your copy of "A Black Girl and Her Braids" in advance by purchasing a RSVP that includes a copy of the book.
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POSTPONED - Performance & Read Aloud at CMOM
DUE TO THE SNOW, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. STAY TUNED FOR A RESCHEDULED DATE!
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Join CMOM for a special morning with author and performer, Jaylene Clark Owens. Based off Jaylene’s viral poem of the same name, “A Black Girl and Her Braids” champions braids of all lengths, looks, parts, and styles, in a vibrant picture book celebrating the versatility of Black hair. Join for a read aloud and spoken word poetry performance from Jaylene!​