Free Story Hour Every Saturday Morning at 9:30 26 South Main Street | Water Valley, Mississippi But this little gem of a picture book is more than that. It is a quiet encouragement for children to be confident and to courageously be themselves. You see, Chrysanthem’s life was perfect until the other kids at school…
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The Hole in the Wall Bookshop and Children’s Book Nook Opening in Water Valley, MS-An Early History of 26 South Main, the Opera House, the Trusty Hotel, and the Train Depot
Brick Wall Painted on the Interior of Jacki Kellum Studios –about 20′ long and 10′ tall From the first time I viewed what has become Jacki Kellum Studios, I was intrigued by the mural painted on the brick wall that is currently inside my new arts space. I immediately realized that this mural must have…
Coffee & Books at Jacki Kellum Studios in Water Valley, MS
When I lived in towns larger than Water Valley, one of my favorite ventures was to go to a large, cozy bookstore that sold coffee and pastries. One of my goals is to provide a bit of that experience at my new arts space: Jacki Kellum Studios & School of Arts. A necessary ingredient for…
Throwback Thursdays Book & Movie Club Meets ThisThursday August 21 – Readings from Tuck Everlasting Included in This Post
The first meeting of the Throwback Thrsday Book & Movie Club will be this Thursday Night, August 21, from 6:30 – 8:30. at Jacki Kellum Studios = 26 South Main – in Water Valley, MS Throwback Thursdays is an adult-only club. I’ll serve tea, water, and coffee. If anyone prefers wine, he or she should…
Miss Jacki’s Favorite Songs & Dances for Story Hours – Free Story Time at Jacki Kellum Studios
I am thrilled that Sydney Hanson, who illustrated my picture book,The Donkey’s Song, also illustrated the book version of Raffi’s Rise and Shine. Because I truly love children’s books, I will be selling both new and old books at Jacki Kellum Studios. I’ll be selling new copies of all of Raffi’s books: Songs to Read….
Free Weekly Saturday Story Hours Every Saturday Morning at Jacki Kellum Studios – Take a Peek at the September Titles
Jacki Kellum Telling a Story at Square Books Jr, in Oxford Free Story Hour Every Saturday Morning at 9:30 26 South Main Street | Water Valley, Mississippi Most people in Water Valley do not realize this, but before I moved back to the South, I was a professional storyteller in New Jersey. Because I love…
Tuesdays with Tomie – Jacki Kellum Studios Free Breakfast Club Program – Practicing Turning Our Memories into Picture Books – Begins September 9, 2025
For too many reasons to name, Children’s Literature is my favorite genre to read and study. While Tomie de Paola is not my favorite Picture Book Creator, he is the best I know to study to learn to turn memories into picture books. Because de Paola is both a prolific writer and an illustrator, he…
Push Yourself – Keep Learning to Stay Young & Productive
While I watched my carpenter install my new door sign and Push Plate today, I thought that this plate needs to be the motto of Jacki Kellum Studios — Push! Here I am — “pushing” 76, and I’m pushing myself to start a new business, but I am also asking people around me to push…