Alumni Author Book Talk: Dr. Jacqueline 'Jaky' Banks, Ed '10

Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations Lifelong Learning and Identity & Shared Interest

Celebrate Juneteenth with the virtual presentation of The Black Mermaid: Topaz's First Integration with Jacqueline Banks, Ed '10 (Ed.D), and Kendra Banks. The book serves as a guide on the nuance of change for parents, children and teachers, and is a celebration of diversity and belonging. Follow Topaz's journey as she transitions to Land School and navigates the challenges of her first day! Participate in an engaging Q&A segment following the presentation with the authors.

The Black Mermaid: Topaz's First Integration is more than just a children's book. It is equipped with activities and conversations starters. The book even includes a coloring book! 

For more information about the book, visit Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, Walmart, and other book sellers.

Disclaimer: The perspectives and opinions expressed by the speaker(s) during this program are those of the speaker(s) and not, necessarily, those of Johns Hopkins University and the scheduling of any speaker at an alumni event or program does not constitute the University’s endorsement of the speaker’s perspectives and opinions.

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