R.J. Owens will be a featured children's author at the Schomburg Centennial Festival on Saturday, June 13, 2026, spotlighting his book Walk the Walk. This free, all-day gathering in the heart of Harlem brings together the Schomburg Center's literary programming and its Black Comic Book Festival under one roof and one very lively block (135th Street) to celebrate the midway point of its 100th Anniversary.

The day includes author talks, panels, a cosplay showcase, marketplace, and a block party to close it all out. Readings and fireside chats are followed by book signings.

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture