Check out Marvin’s upcoming events!
Café y Chisme: Tuesday Turn-Down Yappy Hour!
Join Malcolm A. Dill for a special live read-aloud of Marvin's First Day at Boris & Horton, NYC's first dog-friendly café!
Laugh along as Marvin's wild imagination transforms his first day of school into an unforgettable adventure. While the pups socialize, enjoy delicious food and drinks, share your funniest pet stories in the Chisme Box, and take home a professional photo keepsake of your four-legged reading buddy.
FREE RSVP
2nd Annual Pawsitive Impact Summit!
Malcolm will be hosting a special live read-aloud from his book, Marvin’s First Day—a hilarious and heartwarming story about a young boy who lets his wild imagination turn first-day-of-school jitters into wild, funny adventures before learning to overcome his fears! It’s open to all the kids (and yes, we mean the fur babies, too! 🐶✨)
FREE RSVP HERE
Summer Is Lit #2
Join Malcolm for Summer Is Lit! #2, a free family event on Franklin Avenue featuring free books, live storytimes, BIPOC authors, local crafts, Kente Cones frozen desserts, and fun for all ages.
FREE RSVP HERE
Book Launch: marvin’s First Pet!
Join Malcolm and friends for the release of the second book in his Marvin's First Day Children's Book Series...Marvin's First Pet!
FREE RSVP Here!
Author Storytime + Book Signing in Harlem!
Meet me at Sisters Uptown Bookstore in Harlem where I will share my books, fun activities, and yummy snacks!
Create your own book!
Create your own character!
This is a FREE event!
RSVP at https://bit.ly/storytimeharlem
Juneteenth Celebration
🎉 Join Us for Marvin’s First Day: A Juneteenth Celebration for Kids!
📚 Featuring:
- Read Aloud by Malcolm Dill: Author of the Marvin’s First Day Children's Book Series
- Spoken Word by Kayden Hern: NYC Youth Poet Laureate
🎨 Fun Activities:
- Bracelet Beading Bar
- Cookie Decorating
- Make-Your-Own Juneteenth Flag
- Activity/Coloring Sheets featuring Marvin
🗓 Event Highlights:
Hosted by City Point and Da Spot NYC, this celebration in Downtown Brooklyn is perfect for kids aged 3-10. Enjoy a special read aloud by Malcolm Dill and a captivating spoken word performance by Kayden Hern, known for his poem “In My Mind” recited at Governor Hochul’s inauguration!
📅 Event Schedule:
- 11:00 am: Read Aloud and Spoken Word by Malcolm Dill and Kayden Hern
- 11:30 am – 1:00 pm*: Crafts, cookies, and activities for kids!
📍 Event Details:
- Location: City Point Event Space, 445 Albee Square West, Downtown Brooklyn
- Date & Time: June 15, 2024, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Don’t miss out on this joyful and enriching Juneteenth celebration where kids can meet Marvin, create crafts, and enjoy fun activities!
📞 For more info, contact info@daspotnyc.com
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Fireside Chat w/ I’Raise
Excited to have this discussion with @iraiseorg about how we as educators and advocates can support and shape the futures of our Black and Brown children!
BISD Author Visit @ Martin Elementary and Pietzsch MacAuthur
Tomorrow I return to my former elementary school (and Marvin’s current school) Martin Elementary to read my books to the kids, meet teachers and staff, and to bring the joy of Marvin’s First Day!
2023 Holiday Bazaar @Gentlmen’s Factory
2023 Holiday BazaarBrothers and Briefcases will be hosting the 2023 Holiday Bazaar @ the Gentlemen’s Factory!
Come enjoy the Sunday vibes!
Book Launch
Join Malcolm Anthony Dill and friends as we celebrate the release of of his children’s book series.