Junior Lit Author Talk and Book Giveaway with Nola D. Oracle

Amara's Adventures with Author Nola D

Take a trip to Jacksonville's African American museums or explore the secret world of butterflies with Amara, the titular character in Nola D. Oracle's new children's book series. An eleven-year old girl who's curious, smart, ambitious, and loves to learn, Amara is always going on new adventures.

Junior Lit Chat & Book Giveaway

Nola D. Oracle joins us at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 12, at  Brentwood Branch for a 30-minute presentation, including time for audience Q&A. A book signing will follow. A limited number of copies of her book will be given away to families in attendance (first-come, first-served).

Meet Nola D

Nola D will also join the James Weldon Johnson Young Writers Festival from June 10-12 as one of their guests of honor, working directly with kids and teens on their writing skills. The multi-day Festival will feature career speakers and workshops on creative writing, book cover design, poetry music, poetry dance, and field experiences. Festivities conclude on Saturday, June 13, in the Conference Center at Main Library with awards and presentations by students open to the public. For more information, visit the Friends of the Brentwood Public Library website.

Nola D. Oracle is a multi-award-winning filmmaker, author, and retired U.S. Army veteran from Jacksonville and Lake City, Florida. Her work centers around history, environmental awareness and education. She is the founder and CEO of Diaspora Whispers Studios and Diaspora Whispers Books, and the creator of the internationally acclaimed African Diasporans Hidden Kulture documentary series, honored with awards in the United States and Nigeria and showcased at the Cannes Film Market. Her directing and producing credits also include The Secret Pollinators. Through film and children’s literature, including Amara’s Adventures Series, Nola D is dedicated to inspiring curiosity, and learning across generations.

Keep Reading

Check out Nola D's debut book from the Library!

Nola D Recommends:

• Her next children’s book, Amara’s Adventures: Amara and the Secret World of Butterflies
• Her upcoming film, The Secret Pollinators
• The annual “It’s Cool to Learn” September Literacy Month Campaign, which promotes early childhood literacy and education

The Library Recommends:

1. Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson
2. Our Story Begins edited by Elissa Brent Weissman
3. Stories of the Spirit of Justice by Jemar Tisby
4. March Forward, Girl by Melba Pattillo Beals
5. You Can't Say That! edited by Leonard S. Marcus
6. African American Women Writers by Brenda Wilkinson
7. Threads of Peace by Uma Krishnaswami
8. Writing Toward Justice by Peggy Thomas
9. No Map, Great Trip by Paul Fleischman
10. My Weird Writing Tips by Dan Gutman
11. Speak Up (film) directed by Amandine Gay
12. The Inheritance (film) directed by Ephraim Asili