New Jersey Map

Tween Snack & Chat:
One Crazy Summer

Open book on a table in New Jersey library. Image produced by More Jersey.

Thursday, February 20, 2025

3:30 PM - 5:15 PM

Price: Free

Camden County Library System: William G. Rohrer Memorial Library - Haddon Twp Branch

15 MacArthur Blvd
Haddon, NJ 08108

Organizer:
Camden County Library System

Event Description

Celebrate Black History Month with a lively discussion of One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia, a captivating story set in 1968.

Explore the journey of three sisters as they travel to Oakland to meet their estranged mother, only to find themselves attending a day camp run by the Black Panthers.

Enjoy a snack and participate in a book-related activity to dive deeper into this heartfelt, humorous tale of family and self-discovery.

Limited free library copies will be available.

NJ Proudly Celebrates
Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual observance in February that celebrates the achievements and contributions of African Americans to American history, culture, and society. Established in 1926 by historian Carter G. Woodson; Black History Month reflects on the struggles, highlights the triumphs, and provides inspiration to future generations.

Event Tags

Discover more New Jersey events:

Credits Content Contributors

Contributors

  • Darren Newell Lead Writer
  • Louie Tendero Calendar Logistics
  • Sheilla Andal Image Processing
  • Joe Campbell Calendar Supervision & Coding

Special thanks to all who contributed to the content on this page.