MahoganyBooks is thrilled to host bestselling author Christine Platt as she launches her latest young readers’ book, Frankie and Friends, with Helena Andrews-Dyer moderating. This story is perfect for little ones aged 6-8, but we encourage you to bring the whole family out for a night of fun as we learn about journalism with Frankie!

About the book: Frankie and Friends: Breaking News:

Frankie’s mama is leaving to cover a breaking news story. Frankie, Papa, and Frankie’s teenage sister, Raven, are all proud of Mama, even though they miss her when she’s away. But Frankie has a great idea: she can make her own news show! After all, Mama has told her that news is happening around her all the time. With a little assistance from her friends — including her doll Farrah, Robert the toy robot, and her tabby cat, Nina Simone — Frankie prepares for her first “broadcast.” And when she hears someone crying in the house, she knows that’s the developing story she must cover. With humor, empathy, and imagination, Frankie gets the scoop — and learns that even mature older sisters can miss Mama sometimes. With sweet illustrations throughout, this engaging new series embraces communication and compassion and is a refreshing portrayal of Black women in journalism. Young reporters will learn the terms of the trade, which are clearly presented in the text and reinforced in a glossary at the end of the book.

NOTE: Paid ticket includes a signed copy of Frankie and Friends.

Co-hosted by MahoganyBooks at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St., NW, Washington, DC. Learn more here.

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