Turning the Page Back to School Book Festival - The Parks DC The Parks DC Historic Walter Reed

Shop for used books, CDs, DVDs, and vinyl at a Carpe Librum pop-up sale. The space will be filled with thousands of high-quality used books of all genres, for all ages. All items are $7 or less and proceeds support local non-profit, Turning the Page. Turning the Page is a nonprofit that engages public school families for student success; collecting and selling donated used books is one way they raise capital for their programs and has been working with DC families since 1998, providing family engagement and literacy development programming. Learn more about Turning the Page and Carpe Librum’s book sales here.

Come to the Marketplace on August 24 from 10 am to pm: 4,000+ used children’s books, CDs, and more, along with community vendors and partners, DJ, arts, crafts, activities, and author’s readings. See the schedule below!

Carpe Librum Hours:

Saturday August 24 10-4pm

Location: Marketplace Plaza, 7175 12th Street NW (across from Whole Foods Market)

Schedule:

Amy Hansen: 10a-12pm

Desaray Mnyandu 10-12pm

Joy Jones 12-2pm

Rashin kheiriyeh 12-2 pm

Readability 10am-4pm

Turning the Page crafts 10am-4pm

Amy Hansen
Amy Hansen is a children’s science writer writing about scientific concepts and everyday mysteries such as “where do bugs go in the winter?”. Her work includes books on renewable energy, nature, cicadas, and how airplanes can fly through the sky. Hansen also engages with classrooms and libraries, discussing writing and research. She lives in Maryland with her family.

Desaray Mnyandu
Desaray Mnyandu, born in Turkey and raised in Warrensburg, Missouri, is a children’s book author who introduces young readers to African cultures. She co-founded Zulunomics, a startup integrating the Zulu language into tech platforms. Mnyandu has traveled to Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean, aiming to foster cultural competence and global citizenship and lives near Washington, DC, with her family.

Joy Jones
Joy Jones is a writer, educator, and poet based in Washington, DC. She has written several books, including “Tambourine Moon” and “Fearless Public Speaking,” as well as her viral 2006 Washington Post op-ed “Marriage is for White People.” Jones also founded the DC Retro Jumpers, a Double Dutch team, and has led workshops on creative writing, communications, and black history.

Rashin kheiriyeh

Rashin kheiriyeh is a celebrated author and illustrator known for their vibrant and culturally rich stories. With a passion for Persian art and literature, Rashin creates captivating narratives that bridge cultures and bring joy to young readers. Their notable works include “Saffron Ice Cream” and “Rumi: Poet of Joy and Love.” Rashin kheiriyeh has published around 100 children’s books and received numerous awards such as Sendak Fellowship Award and Anne Izard Storyteller’s Choice Award.

Readability
Readability is a nonprofit organization based in Montgomery County, MD, dedicated to inspiring children of all abilities with a lifelong love for books and stories. The organization creates multisensory books and hosts storytelling sessions tailored for neurodivergent and intellectually disabled children, enriching their lives through engaging and inclusive literary experiences.