“Love & Literacy” Block Party Promotes New Book and Brings End of Summer Fun to the Community

On Saturday, Sept. 20 at Littlefield/Shultis Park located at 2525 Kendall Way in San Bernardino, author and city native T’ana Phelice will be hosting ‘Love & Literacy Block Party’ to promote literacy in a fun and engaging way with the release of her newest book ‘Bratty Tatty’. Bratty Tatty’ serves as a multicultural book that engages parents and their little ones ages 3 to 7 with raps and riddles inspired by Phelice's 8-year-old daughter, Tanai. Parenting can at times be a challenge, even with the numerous amounts of manuals and articles that are out there that serve as a guide for the parents and this colorful tale is an educator that parents can use to weapon against naughty behavior by teaching children accountability. "I’ve fashioned a reputation for my fictional short stories and poetry for the more mature crowd", Phelice states. "But my child’s outbursts and right on time tantrums every time I’d drop her off to head-start triggered the creative youngster in me. I decided to write something fun, something our kids can identify with, and something they can actually learn from.” The event is free to attend and will feature a live DJ, performances from local artists and poets, literary speakers, food, prizes, a jumper and more children’s activities. Each person that buys a book will receive a free popcorn or cotton candy.