It's ALWAYS something exciting happening at Progressive Emporium & Education Center! Please come out to meet, greet and pick up a book by mother-daughter duo Arika and Ava Parr who will sign autographs of their 1st book "But What Can I Do?" The book signing is from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., on Saturday, April 27, 2026 at Progressive Emporium at 1108 N. Sarah Street.
From a very young age, Arika Parr loved words and creative writing. Her passion for storytelling propelled her career as a TV & radio producer and community development professional. When she was blessed with Ava, her vivacious young daughter’s innate curiosity, joy for life and enthusiasm which merged with her mother’s use of her kids real-life challenges to create social and emotional learning solutions through storytelling, in hopes of providing support and inspiration for her and other kids and parents.Come out next Saturday to hear the lyrical, thoughtful, storytelling by the mommy–daughter duo’s first book, “BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?” a beautiful lyrical story for kids about perseverance and positive thinking.
