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Author Visit: Khadijah VanBrakle’s Fatima Tate Takes the Cake
Local author Khadijah VanBrakle writes stories about characters, like her three daughters, who are both Black American and Muslim. Join the author to discuss her debut YA novel, Fatima Tate Takes the Cake. For a deeper discussion and more enjoyable experience, please read Fatima Tate Takes the Cake before the event and come ready with questions and comments for the author to hear!
“Fatima Tate wants to be a baker AND enjoy some innocent flirting with her hot friend Raheem—but her strict Muslim parents would never approve of either… Fatima must find the inner strength to blaze her own trail by owning her body, her choices, and her future. Combining the frank authenticity of Elizabeth Acevedo and the complex social dynamics of Ibi Zoboi, FATIMA TATE TAKES THE CAKE is a powerful coming-of-age story that gives a much-needed voice to young Black Muslim women.”
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Letters to (and from) Santa
Through December 18, bring your child to the International District Library and write a letter to Santa. Drop your child’s letter in the box – and they will receive a letter back from Santa!
No postage needed, but please make sure your address is printed clearly and legibly to receive a letter back.
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Library Book Sale
Find great reads at low prices at the annual Book Sale to benefit the ABQ Public Library! Extra 50% (or BOGO, depending on the original price) off after 2:00.
Free entrance after noon ($2 entry fee from 10-12).
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Jazz & Jingle Holiday Market
Join local vendors at Nexus Blue Smokehouse for a special holiday market with music, holiday shopping, and more!
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Twinkle Light Parade
Albuquerque’s beloved Twinkle Light Parade is here again! The parade usually features about 260 twinkled-up vehicles and 4,000 people. Entries include trucks and trailers, cement mixers, buses, marching bands, ambulances and firetrucks, dance groups, athletic teams, and more – all lovingly created by our community! This will also be an opportunity for holiday shopping at stores and special vendors.
The twinkly procession will roll west on Central Ave. through Nob Hill from Washington St. to Girard Blvd. The street will be closed and impossible to cross by car, so plan ahead! Free parking will be available at the parking lot located on the southwest corner of Lomas Blvd. and University Blvd. (View Map) Shuttles will run from the lot to Johnson Field from 3 to 10:30 pm.
More info, including restroom locations, HERE
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NDI Winter Soul-stice Jam and Bazaar
Work on your holiday shopping and enjoy a show at the Winter Soul-stice Jam and Bazaar at National Dance Institute of NM! The Bazaar will have booths stationed throughout the entire first floor of the Hiland Theater at 4800 Central Avenue SE. Enjoy vendors and an open house as well as a great show!
Interested in a vendor booth? They are FREE and NDI wants you at their party. Contact Elana Anderson at eanderson@ndi-nm.org NO LATER THAN Friday, November 27, 2023!
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AfroMundo Social Justice Series: Liz Olivia Fernandez
Join AfroMundo at NHCC’s Wells Fargo Theater for a FREE screening of segments of two short documentaries featuring Cuban journalist and activist Liz Olivia Fernandez. Fernandez will be present, and will give a talk before the community discussion.
Register HERE. UpLift Chronicles article on the film series HERE.
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CABQ Small Business Resource Fair
Grow your business with help from a variety of organizations at the CABQ Small Business Resource Fair. Connect with over 20 organizations that can help develop your business, including lenders, marketers, and more.
The resource and networking event is FREE and the first 100 attendees will receive a free voucher to an on-site local food truck! Register HERE
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Adobe Career Branding Workshop – Free!
Invest in yourself with a FREE Adobe career branding workshop! Learn step-by-step how to create storytelling presentations and memorable branding! Bring your device with you and sign up for a FREE account at express.adobe.com so you can work along with the presenter.
Kevin Bryant, Customer Success Manager for Adobe Systems, will work with us at the NMBLC offices in Albuquerque on Thursday, November 16th, 2023, from 10:00am to 11:30am. We will provide some light refreshments for your convenience. Register with the QR code on the flyer or by clicking HERE.
Level up your digital savvy! Free parking and snacks provided!
