On Saturday, February 25th, the museum will be hosting children’s author Kelly Starling Lyons from 1-4pm. Ms. Lyons has published two books; NEATE: Eddie’s Ordeal. That story explores the relationship between a thirteen-year-old African-American boy who loves to play basketball and his civil rights veteran dad. Her next book, One Million Men and Me emerged from her memories of attending the Million Man March. As she walked through a sea of men and boys, she saw a father holding hands with his little girl. Her eyes sparkled like diamonds. She looked like a princess among kings. Kelly Starling Lyons has two forthcoming books with G.P. Putnam’s Sons that explore African-American history and family relationships. The first, Ellen’s Broom, illustrated by Daniel Minter, will debut on January 5, 2012. The second, Tea Cakes for Tosh, will debut fall 2012.

Cost: FREE