A Celebration of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: Interactive Read-Along with Dr. Yemonja Smalls
Join us for a heartfelt and inspiring celebration of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month with Dr. Yemonja Smalls — artist, author, and advocate for community connection through creativity.
This interactive read-along experience is designed for families, caregivers, and community members of all ages. Through story, art, and thoughtful conversation, Dr. Smalls will guide participants in exploring the themes of memory, love, and care, offering insight into the Alzheimer’s journey while honoring the strength and resilience of those impacted.
Don’t miss this opportunity to come together in a warm, inclusive space for reflection, storytelling, and support.
Highlights of the event include:
Live read-along led by Dr. Yemonja Smalls
Engaging discussion on caregiving, memory, and connection
Creative activities that encourage expression and reflection
Awareness-building moments about Alzheimer’s and community resources
A welcoming atmosphere for individuals, families, and caregivers alike
Let’s celebrate the power of story to build empathy, spark conversation, and bring our community together.
About Dr. Yemonja Smalls
Dr. Yemonja Smalls is a multidisciplinary artist with very little formal artistic training. Originally from Hershey, PA, but a recent transplant from Chicago, IL, to Baltimore, MD, she works in the Maryland Department of Health’s Developmental Disabilities Administration.
Yemonja’s mixed media creations in various mediums have been exhibited in the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, the Frederick Douglass Issac-Meyers Maritime Museum, Hill Center Galleries, on the set of the famous Fox Hit TV show “Empire”, Harold Washington Library, South Side Community Art Center, Howard University, the Sojourner Family Peace Center among others, and reside in various private collections across the nation.