Carvd N Stone Foundation

09/15/2026

Every party needs a DJ. We’re thankful for DJ DripSweat for keeping the music and vibe going at the first Carvd N Stone Foundation’s Authors of Book Fair.

09/08/2026

📚 MORE THAN $8,000 WORTH OF BOOKS. 562 BOOKS GIVEN AWAY. 20+ ETHNICITIES REPRESENTED. ONE INCREDIBLE DAY.

Our first-ever Authors of Color Book Fair showed us something important: our communities want to read.

This summer, the Carvd N Stone Foundation brought families, adults, children, and community members together at McGovern Park in Milwaukee for a day centered on literacy, representation, access, and joy.

📖 More than $8,000 worth of books�📚 562 FREE books distributed�✊🏾 91% written by Black authors�🌍 Authors representing 20+ ethnicities�🐎 Free activities, including horse rides

One of the biggest takeaways was seeing just how many people wanted more books. The demand is there. We just need to continue creating access.

Thank you to everyone across the country who donated books, our funders and community partners, our volunteers, and every person who showed up and made our first fair special. And this is only the beginning.

We plan to bring the Authors of Color Book Fair back in 2028, this time in a new city. Our goal is to grow the fair, give away even more books, and continue bringing diverse literature directly to communities.
Milwaukee was the first. Which city should be next? 👀

08/02/2026

📚 Over $8,000 worth of books.

That’s what we gave away for FREE during the inaugural Carvd N Stone Foundation Authors of Color Book Fair.

Because of the incredible support of our donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community, hundreds of readers left with books they could keep, helping expand access to diverse stories and authors.

More than 91% of the books were written by Black authors, and our collection represented more than 20 racial and ethnic backgrounds, ensuring readers of all ages could discover stories that reflected their experiences and introduced them to new perspectives.

The inaugural Authors of Color Book Fair wasn’t just about giving away books; it was about building community, celebrating representation, and making literature more accessible.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this day possible. ❤️📚.

07/19/2026

MILWAUKEE! TODAY, July 19, we are giving away over 500 FREE books for our first book, Authors of Color Book Fair. See y’all TODAY at McGovern Park from 1-4 PM!

07/14/2026

We’re honored to welcome Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley to the Carvd N Stone Foundation’s Authors of Color Book Fair this Sunday!

County Executive Crowley will deliver welcome remarks as we kick off an afternoon dedicated to literacy, representation, and community. Join us as we celebrate the power of books by authors of color with 400+ FREE books, horse rides, live music, family activities, and more. We have books for everyone!

📅 Sunday, July 19
🕐 1:00–4:00 PM
📍 McGovern Park in Milwaukee

Bring the whole family and help us celebrate reading, storytelling, and the incredible voices shaping our communities.

07/13/2026

🚨 PSA 🚨 We've been keeping a close eye on the forecast, and while there's a chance of rain this Sunday, the Carvd N Stone Foundation Authors of Color Book Fair is still happening, rain or shine, this SUNDAY, July 19!

If you're joining us, we recommend bringing:
☔ An umbrella or rain jacket
🪑 A chair or blanket if you plan to stay a while
🛍️ A bag or tote to carry your free books home

We'll have 400+ FREE books by authors of color, plus children's reading sessions, an adult writing experience, a live performance, free horse rides, a DJ, free snacks, and lots of fun!

📍 McGovern Park
🗓️ Sunday, July 19
🕐 1–4 PM
We can't wait to celebrate literacy, storytelling, and community with you. See you Sunday, rain or shine!

07/12/2026

5 things to do in Milwaukee, Wisconsin this week (to 7/19/26) via JMatt …and Reptar!

06/30/2026

📚 Today is the final day to donate!

Today officially marks the end of the Carvd N Stone Foundation's Authors of Color Book Drive.

Thank you to every individual, organization, and supporter who donated books, shared our mission, or encouraged others to give. Because of your generosity, we'll be able to provide more than 400 FREE books by authors of color to the community at our Authors of Color Book Fair on Sunday, July 19.

If you've been meaning to purchase a book from our registry, today is your last opportunity to help expand access to diverse stories and put books into the hands of readers of all ages.

📚 How to support the drive 📚

* Purchase a book from our book drive registry.
* To send us books without using the registry, email us at [email protected].

📚 DONATE A BOOK AT LINK IN BIO 📚

06/30/2026

Come get a FREE book on us! Join us for the Authors of Color Book Fair on July 19, 2026, from 1-4 pm at McGoven Park in Milwaukee.

400 FREE books will be given away to the Milwaukee community from the Carvd N Stone Foundation on July 19, 2026.

06/29/2026

We’re excited to spotlight two interactive experiences hosted by La'Daja Miller at Carvd N Stone Foundation’s 2026 Authors of Color Book Fair!

First, children can join an engaging reading session designed to spark imagination, encourage literacy, and make reading fun in a welcoming environment.

Then, adults are invited to participate in “Before the Ink Dries,” a creative writing experience that encourages reflection, storytelling, and self-expression.

📖 Children’s Reading Session: 1:45 PM – 2:10 PM

✍🏽Before the Ink Dries (Adult Writing Experience): 2:30 PM – 2:55 PM

Carvd N Stone Foundation’s 2026 Authors of Color Book Fair is a FREE community event for all ages, taking place on Sunday, July 19, 2026, from 1–4 PM at McGovern Park in Milwaukee.

In partnership with the , we’ll be giving away more than 300 books written by authors of color on a first-come, first-served basis while creating a day centered around literacy, community, and culture.

Guests can also enjoy:✨ Free horse rides
✨ Live performances & entertainment
✨ A snack bar
✨ Author Activations

Registration is free, but books will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis whether registered or not.

We can’t wait to celebrate with the community this summer!