Special Story Time with Ward Jenkins: SALAM ALAIKUM

Avid Bookshop presents illustrator Ward Jenkins for his new book Salam Alikum: A Message of Peace. This event will take place Saturday, March 3, from 10am to 11am at our Five Points location. It is free and open to the public, and we encourage you to purchase a copy of the featured book! 

ABOUT THE BOOK:

From "the Muslim Justin Bieber" (NPR) Harris J comes a picture book that celebrates spreading peace, love, and happiness throughout the world, using the lyrics of his international YouTube hit of the same name.

Salam Alaikum means "Peace be upon you." It is the greeting that Muslims around the world use to say "hello" and "good-bye." International music sensation Harris J has taken that greeting and created a call to action.

Using the lyrics to the hit song of the same name, and accompanied by heartwarming illustrations that depict the power of paying it forward, this sweet and charming picture book celebrates kindness and community.

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR:

Ward Jenkins draws and animates from his home in Atlanta, Georgia. He lives with his photographer/writer wife, Andrea, and together they have two kids: Ava and Ezra. 

Jenkins has two books out now: Salam Alaikum (Salaam Reads - Simon + Schuster) and Rocket Shoes (Sterling Publishing).

Jenkins is also a storyboard artist for My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, produced by DHX Media in Vancouver, BC.

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Saturday, March 03, 2018

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