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Uptown Kid Lit (UKL)—Word Up Community Bookshop Librería Comunitaria’s mini book festival for kids—is back in 2024 to celebrate music! 

Stop by Pat’s Lawn at Inwood Hill Park to meet beloved local authors & musicians with new books, as they lead story times and activities, workshops, and more, all with a musical twist. Along with new books, Word Up will be giving away FREE books and school supplies. 

See the full list of featured authors & artists on Word Up's website.

Word Up first launched UKL in 2019 as a one-day festival for the Uptown community. After two years of virtual/hybrid programming in 2020 and 2021, UKL returned in person in 2022 with a focus on comics as part of the three-day Uptown Comics Fest. Each year has gathered a unique and vibrant group of authors, illustrators, educators, publishers, editors, craftspeople, artists, and community organizations—all to support and celebrate the neighborhood’s youngest readers and families. Donations to Word Up are welcome.

Event Contact Information
Carolina Valencia
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