Celebrate Juneteenth with Storyland, Marcus Books, and Kinfolx for a fun-filled time of storytelling and crafts.
Join Storyland and Marcus Books for The Bookout: A Juneteenth Family Story Hour at Kinfolx on Friday, June 19th.
This free, interactive storytime is specially designed for children ages 4–8, but all ages are welcome to join in the fun.
Come early to grab a hot chocolate before you dive into some engaging stories celebrating Black joy, creativity, community, history, and excellence. Stories will start 10:00 AM. Expect lively read-alouds, art activities, and a space for young readers and their families to connect and explore the joy of storytelling.
Date: Friday, June 19, 2026
Time: Story hour starts at 10:00 AM
Location: 1951 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612
This event is free and open to all! RSVP now to save your spot! (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-bookout-a-juneteenth-family-story-hour-at-kinfolx-tickets-1990651740944)
Featured Readers:
Meena Harris is the founder and CEO of Tony Award-winning company Phenomenal Media, a #1 New York Times bestselling children’s book author, Broadway producer, or Bay Area local — and this summer, she’s coming to Oakland to read with us. Meena has spent her career championing underrepresented voices across media, technology, and social impact, and her children’s books carry that same spirit — bold, joyful, and made for the next generation of changemakers.
Natasha Tripplett is a Jamaican Jewish American author based in Northern California who writes from a treehouse perched in a sycamore tree. (Yes, really. And her stories are just as magical as that sounds.🌳 ) She’ll be reading her award-winning “Juneteenth Is” — a beautiful, culturally rooted celebration of Black freedom, joy, and history.
Featured Collaborators:
Marcus Books was founded in 1960 and is the nation’s oldest Black-owned independent bookstore. A beloved cultural institution in Oakland, Marcus Books has long served as a hub for Black literature, learning, and liberation. From children’s picture books to critical texts on Black history, resistance, and imagination, the store celebrates and uplifts the richness of the African diaspora. We’re honored to partner with Marcus Books and have them vend at Storyland: Family Story Hour at Kinfolx to help young readers connect with powerful narratives that reflect who they are and who they can become.
Kinfolx is located in the heart of downtown Oakland. It is so more than a coffee shop, it’s a vibrant gathering space rooted in community, culture, and connection. Founded with the vision of creating a safe and joyful environment for BIPOC and queer folks, Kinfolx has become a local beacon for creativity, conversation, and collective care. We’re thrilled to host Storyland in this beloved space where stories, families, and futures can flourish together.
Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the activity organizer or venue as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.
