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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  • A colorful flyer inviting families with children ages 0-3 years to a storytelling event at PJ's Coffee on Saturday, October 25 from 9:30 to 10:30 am, hosted by Joywhelm, with a purple background, playful design elements, and an illustration of stacked books with happy faces.

    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. 

  • Flyer for a baby book swap event with purple background, featuring stacked illustrated baby books at the top right, and text detailing the date, time, location, and activities including bringing your own baby book, trading books, reading, meeting new friends, and a giveaway with a signed book from a local author.

    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.