Authors Connecting is a program designed to emphasize the importance of literacy and how culture can influence education, as well as one’s world view. in 2012 Tropicalfete established a cultural reading program , in partnership with Barnes and Noble Park Slope branch to celebrate Caribbean heritage month in June.

This year’s event is about the steel pan instrument. Tropicalfete will preview a children's book “The Birth of the Steel Pan.” It will feature the history of the Steel Pan instruments and performances. As part of the event we always hightlight the work of a prominent person of Caribbean Heritage and this year we will be looking at the work of Alexander Hamilton, the founder of the US financial system (St. Kitts & Nevis born). The event is to be hosted by Colette Nicole Stapleton. Readings and Performances will start at 12noon.

Come and join us on June 4, 2016 (Saturday) at 9 AM in EDT (readings starts at 12NN) at Barnes & Noble Park Slope, 267 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11215.

Face Mask Giveaways to be given!

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