Barefoot Books, the award-winning, global multicultural children's book publisher based in Concord, is thrilled to partner with The Umbrella Arts Center to feature a free family-friendly, interactive art exhibition showcasing 30 artists from around the world and a three-dimensional timeline of Barefoot’s history. 

Numerous enrichment and engagement events surround this free celebratory exhibition and the ticketed benefit performances of The Boy Who Grew Flowers, including:

Saturday, September 10th, 10:00-11:30 am
The Boy Who Grew Flowers Craft Session
Explore the art exhibition, enjoy a self-guided scavenger hunt and make a whimsical flower headpiece inspired by the bestselling book. Free! Drop-in.

Saturday, September 17th, 3:00-4:00 pm
A Conversation with best-selling author of Wicked, Gregory Maguire and Barefoot Books' CEO and Co-founder, Nancy Traversy, including The Boy Who Grew Flowers craft session. Free!

Saturday, September 24th, 10:00-11:30am
Storytelling Performance with Xanthe Gresham Knight and The Boy Who Grew Flowers Craft Session. Free!