Storytime with Stuffies

Bring your stuffed animal friends to our monthly youth storytime reading! All ages welcome. Storytime with Stuffies is Under the Umbrella's newest youth activity! Come enjoy an engaging reading of two children's book at 2 pm. Stuffed animal friends welcome but not required! Bring your own or choose from our selection available for purchase. We will be sitting in the childrens section of the bookstore on rugs and youth chairs, or the cafe depending on the crowd. There will be a snack and sticker provided for all youth that attend. Every month, there will be new books chosen from the shelves of Under the Umbrella with a focus on BIPOC or disabled authors/stories. RSVP is encouraged to help gauge attendance and supplies. What kids can expect: • An introduction and warm welcome • A moment to get group wiggles out before settling in to listen quietly • A snack to enjoy after the reading • An engaging reading of a pre-selected book • A moment to ask what their favorite part was and what they learned • A special sticker for quietly enjoying reading time What parents can expect: • 30 minutes of focused time for their kids in a safe space • Education from books about LGBTQ+ themes including diverse parent dynamics, pronouns and expression, and learning about the world around them • A gluten/dairy/nut free snack for their child during the activity • A safe queer adult from their community with experience hosting youth events, clean background check, and prior experience working in childcare • A discount on a book from the children's or middle grade section of the store on the day of the event! This venue is wheelchair accessible and masks are provided and required. ASL interpretation can be provided with 2 weeks advance notice. Please don't hesitate to reach out to Under the Umbrella for any accessiblity requests.