Upcoming JCO Events
9/28/26 - Wilma Open Mic - Horsegirl & Cowdaddy (Philadelphia, PA)
Jaylene's Open Mic series at The Wilma Theater is BACK for the 2026-2027 season! The first open mic of the season will be based on "Horsegirl & Daddy," which is currently playing at The Wilma. The Open Mic is Monday, September 28, at 7PM, featuring Dain Saint as the featured poet.
Tickets are Pay-What-You-Can with a Suggested Donation of $10. You can sign up for the Open Mic here or when you arrive.
Location: The Wilma Theater
10/20/26 & 10/21/26 (Philadelphia, PA)
Join Jaylene at the Free Library of Philadelphia for a reading of her picture book, "A Black Girl and Her Braids," along with fun songs and activities! FREE copies of the book will be provided while supplies last. Best for ages 3-8. Space is limited.
This free event will take place 4 times over 2 days at 4 different library branches. Catch Jaylene here:
Tuesday, October 20, 10AM: Paschalville Library
Tuesday, October 20, 3PM: Haddington Library
Wednesday, October 21, 10AM: Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Wednesday, October 21, 12:30PM: Wadsworth Library
TBD - Barnes & Noble (Newark, DE)
This event has been postponed because Jaylene has been nominated for an African American Literary Award and the ceremony is on this date. Please stay tuned for the rescheduled date!
Join Jaylene at the Barnes & Noble located in the Christiana Mall in Newark, DE for a Storytime reading of "A Black Girl and Her Braids!" This will be her first book event in Delware! She will be there to sign copies and take pictures! And since it's Delaware, copies are tax free! This free event will take place on TBD.
Location: Barnes & Noble, 340 Christiana Mall Newark, DE 19702
TBD - Children's Museum of Manhattan
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED! Check back for the new rescheduled date!
Join the Children's Museum of Manhattan for a special afternoon with author and performer, Jaylene Clark Owens on Sunday, September 27, at 2PM and 3PM! Based on 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!
Location: Children's Museum of Manhattan, 212 W 83rd St, New York, NY 10024