Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
Location: Museum of Historic Annapolis, 99 Main Street
Time: 11:00 am (EST) - 12:00 pm (EST)
Join us for a special Storytime with local author, Racine Smith Williams, as she reads her book, Upside Down is Right Side Up.
What happens when a girl is allowed to follow her passion, even if it means not always seeing things as others do? For PJ, there’s clearly nothing wrong with walking on your hands while grocery shopping, although her mother thinks feet are best for that kind of activity. Upside Down is Right Side Up is a fun look at the world of a 9-year-old girl, PJ, who enters an unfamiliar place that has new rules, new roles, and where few things are ever right side up! What unfolds is a love for gymnastics and deeper respect for differences.
After story time, explore the Museum on your own with a scavenger hunt!
A limited number of books will be available for purchase.
Advance registration required, space is limited. Admission fee includes entry to the museum.
Inclement Weather Date: January 25, 2025
Cost: $7 General Admission (8+); Free for Children 7 and under, HA Members, and Military
About Our Author: Racine Smith Williams grew up in Lanham, MD. She trained at Royal T’s Gymnastics Team in Crofton, MD. Racine started gymnastics at the age of 13. She competed as a Class 1 gymnast (currently known as Level 10) for four years and competed at Elite trials prior to college.She was the first Black gymnast to win the Maryland State All Around title in 1982. In 1984, Racine was the first Black female gymnast at the University of Nebraska. She received a full athletic scholarship and competed all four years. Racine was an Academic All-Big Eight and earned two Big Eight team championships on her resume along with finishing twice as a top ten team at the Division 1 NCAA National Championships.
She received her BS in Human Development in 1989 and earned her MA in Counseling Psychology from Bowie State University in 1992. Racine is currently a healthcare professional and professional organizer. She enjoys traveling, supporting the gymnastics community, crocheting, and serving the community. Racine is married and has two adult children.
Accessibility Considerations: An accessible entrance is available, located to the right of the building’s main entrance. All levels of the Museum, including the restrooms, are accessible via the elevator.