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Read Across NY with District 2 PreK Centers
Celebrating Read Across America week with District 2 3kPreK Centers.
It's more than hair
Join Rodney Starkes, author f Zuri and the Magical Comb, and Sharnette Donacien, author of Ada’s Wash Day for an empowering conversation about natural hair journey and self discovery.
Read Across America Week - Ada's Wash Day
Read Across New York Edge - a reading of Ada’s Wash Day by Sharnette Donacien.
Through the Mother's Line
Through the Mother’s Line. A Black Children’s Book Week online event.
Dope Black Mums Podcast Interview
Sharnette Donacien, author of Ada’s Wash Day was interviewed by Nina Malone from Dope Black Mums on the recent podcast episode titled “Loving my Black Hair”.
They discussed all things Black hair, raising Black daughters and Black Motherhood.
Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Girls Lik3 Us - Read Aloud & Interview
Join Sharnette Donacien and Girls Lik3 Us for a special LIVE reading of Ada’s Wash Day and a discussion about motherhood, and raising daughters.
Reading to the 246 - Sheroes episode with Sharnette Donacien
Catch me and Aunty Karen on this awesome episode of Reading to the 246, celebrating “Sheroes” this month.
Find out a bit more about me, my book, and catch my storytime of Ada’s Wash Day.
London Book Fair 2022 - Conscious Dreams Publishing Stand
Ada’s Wash Day exhibited at my publisher, Conscious Dreams Publishing Stand at the Independent Publishers Guild 6E70 stand.
Author Spotlight - Ani’s World March 2022 Subscription Box
Author Spotlight of me, my book and upcoming activities in the Ani’s World March 2022 monthly subscription box.
You Tube Read Aloud with @storytimewithstacey
A fun You Tube read aloud of Ada’s Wash Day by Storytime with Stacey.
Afros, Curls Books
Join us for this roundtable discussion about the representation of afro hair in children’s literature. Hosted by Daniella Blencher, publisher CEO of Conscious Dreams Publishing and Natalya Moosa, Founder of the Organic Afro Community featuring Sharnette Donacien, author of Ada’s Wash Day; Tiana-Rose Akoh-Arrey, author of Mr Afro: Twin Best Friends and Sophia Mayers, author of Curly Kyla. Register for free on EVENTBRITE.
PRESS RELEASE - AFRO MAGAZINE NL
Children’s picture book teaches Black girls how to care for their hair and self acceptance. “It’s more than hair! It’s about freedom of expression, identity, culture and heritage”. Sharnette Donacien, author of Ada’s Wash Day.
UK Black Writers Forum - Women’s Month Edition (Episode 4)
Instagram LIVE with UK Black Writer’s Forum (@ukblackwritersforum) talking about all things publishing, my author journey, my book, Ada’s Wash Day and much more.
Careers Day - St Joseph's Federation
Career’s workshop with the classes of Years 4,5 and 6 of St Joseph’s Federations School, London. Discussed my journey to date, becoming an author and the process to publishing my book, Ada’s Wash Day.
Instagram Live - Intentional Living
Collaboration between Grainne O’Malley and Sharnette Donacien. Join us on Instagram LIVE for an inspiring conversation about conscious and intentional living. The tope will focus on the idea that you can, & will achieve anything that you deliberately set your mind to.
Wash Days with Ada's Wash Day
A beautiful and fun Instagram Reel showing how Mariella and her daughter Dara incorporate Ada’s Wash Day into their weekly hair washing routine.
Showering in Self Love - Breaking the Curse
Join Sharnette Donacien, author of “Ada’s Wash Day” and Iya Brown, author of “Dear Mochalicious Goddess” for a wonderfully uplifting conversation on IG LIVE about strengthening mother daughter bonds, and empowering and inspiring our youth.
International Women's Day 2022- Author Visit
International Women's Day 2022 - #breakthebias - Ada's Wash Day Author, Sharnette Donacien visit at Amity International, Amsterdam. The key message from our conversation was that in trying to forge a more gender equal world, we need to establish a world that is diverse, inclusive, and fair for ALL women and girls.
Author Visit - St.Joseph's Federation
A virtual author visit at St Joseph’s Federation in London, Sharnette Donacien’s former primary school. The students and teachers were treated to my very first author read aloud, followed by a Q&A and a discussion about my publishing journey & what’s next for Little Big Stories.
BeYOU TV Presents Black Children's Week
A special author interview with Kathleen Wainwright of BeYOU TV and Sharnette Donacien during Black Children’s Book Week 2022. The author interview series is an extension of the #28DaysofBlackGirlBooks campaign. This series aims to highlight black female authors who empower and uplift black girls through children’s literature with a black female protaganist.
Black Children's Book Week - Promoting Black girl magic & Black boy joy in Kids Lit
A celebration of Black girl magic and Black boy joy during Black History month 2022. Join Caribbean authors Marva Carty, Natasha Carlow & Sharnette Donacien as they discuss all things publishing; their publishing journey, raising Black kids; shifting the narrative around books for black kids; and the Caribbean perspective.
OMEK - FAMILY DAY
Under the theme of family, OMEK has curated an incredible line up of online activities for it’s second member day. Sharnette Donacien will be doing a live reading of Ada’s Wash Day and Q&A for families. This interactive session is designed for kids and their loved ones.
Wash Day Conversations with @puffygirlsclub
In preparation for the launch of Shaylla’s debut children’s book this year, Shaylla has invited authors to share their publications, highs and lows, along with insight for others pursuing the craft of authorship.
Black Kid Lit Read Aloud Series
Black Kid Lit Read Aloud Series aiming to amplify our stories one book at a time. Join me and @litforblackkids where I will read my debut book, Ada’s Wash Day.
You Tube Read Aloud by @fun_story_factory
You Tube Read Aloud of Ada’s Wash Day by the eloquent children’s book story reader Fun Story Factory.
Wash Day book review by @ammas.magical.bookshelf
A wonderfully insightful and sweet review of Ada’s Wash Day, which captured the essence of the book. “What a charming and sweet story about hair care, parent-child bonding and self acceptance!”.
Book review by @helloocilla
A wonderfully sweet book review of Ada’s Wash Day. “This book took me back to my childhood…This book celebrates individuality and really teaches us that you can love your hair and appreciate the versatility!”
UK Black Writers Forum
Write up of my debut book, Ada’s Wash Day, but the UK Black Writer’s Forum.
Book review by @ihaveabookforthat
A wonderfully in depth and thoughtful review of Ada’s Wash Day.
“I love books that create a sense of nostalgia…Ada’s Wash Day is a beautiful ode to Black hair, Black hair care, and mother-daughter bonding. My son was able to relate to Ada as well… This book is a gem that I highly recommend.”
Author Spotlight by @bookground
Author spotlight and book promo by Bookground, a new and upcoming Dutch Book app.