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But What Can You Do? You can join us at our next book event. We’d love to see you! Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter so you’ll know what we have going on.
Upcoming Events

Public Performances - The Sun Theater, 3526 Grandel Square
St. Louis, MO 63108
Friday, March 28 at 7p
Saturday, March 29 at 10:30a and 2p
Sunday, March 30 at 2p
Our picture book, BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO? comes to the stage! Ava is not so good at cartwheels, and after many attempts - and just as many tumbles - she feels defeated. With a little encouragement from her family, Ava makes an exciting discovery: though she may not be able to do some things, she has countless other talents. Ava uses her new-found confidence to help others across St. Louis celebrate all the things they can do!
Starring Aloha Mischeaux, Sarah Wilkinson, Ricki Franklin and Joshua Mayfield.
Learn more at MetroPlays.org
But What Can You Do? - The Play

Saturday, August 25 from 9a-12p
A fun, free family event to familiarize yourself with everything COCA has to offer.
-Mini-class explorations in dance, theatre, and voice
-An interactive reading and book signing by Arika Parr & Ava Johnson of their debut book But What Can You Do?
Discover COCA Day is free and open to the public. No registration required.
Learn more at CocaSTL.org
Discover COCA Day

Saturday, August 31from 10a-12p
Come out to meet us and hear storytime! We will join several other St. Louis area authors for this fun and free event.
St. Louis Public Library - Buder Branch
4401 Hampton Ave, St. Louis, MO 63109
Authors in Your Backyard
Past Events

Sundae Stories with A Red Circle
June 23, 2024

Missouri History Museum Storytime
May 10, 2024

Salvation Army - Spark Academy Kick-Off
April 27, 2024

BJuiced Cold Pressed Juice Bar
April 13, 2024

Nordstrom Book Signing
March 30, 2024

Jury Elementary Literacy Event
March 28, 2024

Barnes & Noble Storytime & Book Signing
March 16, 2024

Heavenly Hearts Learning Center Storytime
March 13, 2024
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Put Me In The Game Entrepreneur Event
March 10, 2024

Black Wallstreet Marketplace & Storytime
February 29, 2024

William L. Clay Early Childhood Center Storytime
February 2024

Jackson Park Elementary Storytime
February 2024

Barbara C. Jordan Elementary Storytime
February 2024

Literacy For The Lou
January 27, 2024