Join us for songs, rhymes, a reading of Thank You, Omu by Oge Mora and a series of hands-on LEGO® builds based on the book. Open to children ages 2-8 and their caregivers. Siblings are always welcome. Space is limited and registration is required. Each family will receive a FREE copy of the book courtesy of the RI Office of Library & Information Services. This is a Kids Reading Across RI event (KRARI).

About the Book

Thank You, Omu! by 

Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu's delicious stew! One by one, they follow their noses toward the scrumptious scent. And one by one, Omu offers a portion of her meal. Soon the pot is empty. Has she been so generous that she has nothing left for herself?

About the Author

Oge Mora is a collage artist and storyteller. Her picture book, Thank You, Omu!, was a Caldecott Honor, Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award winner, and Ezra Jack Keats Book Award recipient. Her second book, Saturday won the 2020 Boston Globe—Horn Book Picture Book Award. Oge’s artwork has been applauded by The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Boston Globe. She is also a 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister in Arts & Style.

Oge grew up in Columbus, Ohio but resides in Providence, RI. She is a fan of all things colorful, patterned, or collaged, and enjoys creating warm stories that celebrate people coming together.