joywhelm jubilees
Join us for joywhelm jubilees! A quarterly celebration designed to explore and celebrate the talented authors of the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. Four times a year, our subscribers will enjoy book-themed events, including storytimes, book swaps, and author signings.
joywhelm jubilees are crafted to foster curiosity and joy while building meaningful community connections. We believe that exposure to diverse traditions through food, art, music and, most importantly, stories—expands your baby's imagination and encourages innovative thinking. To support local businesses and help you explore our community, each jubilee will be hosted in a unique location.
Take a look at our upcoming and previously held events below! We can’t wait to see you there!
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storytime with Ashley Iman
Oct. 25, 2025
Ashley Iman is a former teacher and lifelong learner. She currently serves as the director of a teacher residency program in D.C.
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baby book swap + giveaway
June 20, 2025
BYOBB: bring your own baby book. Enter for a chance to win a signed copy of, “Be Black Girl, Be" by Taylor Darks.