Upcoming JCO Events
"A Black Girl and Her Braids" Book Launch Tour!
Jaylene is going on tour! Join her at five locations across the country for joyful launch events celebrating the release of her children's picture book, A Black Girl and Her Braids! She'll read the book aloud, sign copies, and pose for photos with attendees! Books can be purchased ahead of time through the respective bookstores/booksellers, or purchased on-site at the events.
EXCITING NEWS: Jaylene has secured haircare brand sponsorships from six Black-woman owned businesses! Gift bags with products from selected brands will be available at each event while supplies last.
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Book Tour Schedule:
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Sunday, January 11, 12PM
Barnes & Noble, Philadelphia, PA
Haircare Sponsor: Dosso Beauty
Tickets: RSVP not needed
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Tuesday, January 13, 6:30PM
Harlem School of the Arts, New York, NY
Bookseller: Café con Libros
Haircare Sponsors: 4U by Tia, Magic Fingers Institute, Dosso Beauty
Tickets: Purchase here!
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Saturday, January 17, 11AM
Mahogany Books, Oxon Hill, MD
Haircare Sponsors: PATTERN, 4U by Tia, Dosso Beauty
Tickets: Purchase here!
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Saturday, January 24, 2PM
Malik Books, Culver City, CA
Haircare Sponsors: Donna's Recipe, 4U by Tia, Dosso Beauty
Tickets: Purchase here!
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Sunday, February 1, 11AM
Brave + Kind, Decatur, GA
Haircare Sponsors: Taliah Waajid, 4U by Tia, Dosso Beauty
Tickets: Purchase here!
2/7/26 - Barnes & Noble (Deptford, NJ) Storytime
Catch Jaylene at Barnes & Noble in Deptford, NJ on Saturday, February 7, at 11AM. She will read from three books celebrating Black History Month, culminating in a reading of her book, A Black Girl and Her Braids! She will also sign copies that can be purchased in store! Learn more here.
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No RSVP required.
2/14/26 - Books of Wonder Storytime
Join the Cele-braid-tion!
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Celebrate braids and all their beauty with JAYLENE CLARK OWENS as she shares her debut picture book, A Black Girl and Her Braids. Based on the author’s viral spoken word poem, popping to life with gorgeous and colorful illustrations, this is an ode to Black girls — and Black hair — everywhere. Stop in and listen!
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Saturday, February 14th at 11:30am at Books of Wonder in New York City! Reserve your free tickets here!
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If you can't make it, or want to order your book now, you can order through Books of Wonder here and have the book personalized with your name! This option is only available through February 12th!