Upcoming JCO Events
3/23/26 - Pennsylvania CROWN Act Celebration
Jaylene is taking her talents to the state capitol! She will be a speaker and performer at the Pennsylvania CROWN Act Celebration on Monday, March 23rd! The CROWN Act passed in PA and this day will be a time to commemorate that victory! The celebration starts at 9AM and goes through 5PM. The Press Conference will be streamed online here and the Program & Reception will be streamed online here! Here is the schedule:
9:30AM - PA CROWN Act Press Conference
10:30AM - PA CROWN Act Photo Shoot
11:30AM - CROWN Act Roundtable (Jaylene will be one of the speakers)
12:30PM - Lunch on your own
1:30PM - PA CROWN Act Ceremonial Signing
3:00PM - PA CROWN Act Program & Reception (Jaylene will perform poetry from her EP, "A Black Girl and Her Hair")
Tune in to this historic moment!
3/23/26 - Miz Martha Open Mic
Jaylene's Open Mic Series at The Wilma Theater is BACK! She hosts opens mics based on the themes of the plays on the mainstage. Participants are encouraged to see the play and then create poetry, music, or artwork inspired by the themes. Up next is "The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington," by James Ijames. The theme is "Accountability" and the feature is Lady Sarkazym! Tickets are Pay-What-You-Can with a Suggested Donation of $10.
The Open Mic will take place on Monday, March 23, at 7PM. Get tix and register here! Open Mic registrants get $10 off tickets to "Miz Martha!"
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!
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.
Tickets to this event are FREE with RSVP!
RSVP here!
3/28/26 - Barnes & Noble (Deptford, NJ)
Jersey baby! Jaylene will be at the Barnes & Noble in Deptford, New Jersey for a FREE Storytime and Signing! Bring the kiddies, bring the family, bring yourself! The Storytime will take place Saturday, March 28, at 11AM. Learn more info here!
4/11/26 - Deeply Rooted Trolley Tour
A Deeply Rooted Trolley Tour, by Harriett's Bookshop, takes riders on a highly curated, deeply immersive tour of Philadelphia’s food, art, music & culture scene sponsored by Harriett's!
Jaylene will be the featured author for the 11AM and 3PM tours on Saturday, April 11! Tickets are going FAST and are very limited. Jaylene will perform her original poem, "A Black Girl and Her Braids," and Harriett's will have copies of her children's picture book of the same name for purchase so Jaylene can sign them!
Jaylene featured on this tour as a poet last year and it was an incredible time! Don't miss it!
Purchase tickets here!
5/30/26 - Barnes & Noble (Exton, PA)
Jaylene will be at the Barnes & Noble in Exton, PA for a FREE Storytime and Signing! Bring the kiddies, bring the family, bring yourself! The Storytime will take place Saturday, May 30, at 11AM. Learn more info here!
POSTPONED - Performance & Read Aloud at CMOM
DUE TO THE SNOW, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. STAY TUNED FOR A RESCHEDULED DATE!
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!