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The Mommy Chronicles

I'm Arika, the Mommy part of Ava + Mommy.  While I love being Mommy, I was a woman, a creative, a friend, a daughter...a real person way before I was ever a mom.  Here, I’ll share my thoughts and feelings on how I work in finding harmony with all aspects of myself especially as it pertains to motherhood.

Image of Ava Johnson & Arika Parr

We are thrilled to team up with St. Louis Public Library - Buder branch for their local authors spotlight on Saturday, August 31 from 10a-12p. We'll be there along with other St. Louis authors for storytime and activities. This is a free event. Books will be available for purchase.



We'll be hanging with some pretty awesome people this Sunday, August 4! We've teamed up with St. Louis Mom for their upcoming back to school event for families at the all new Brentwood Park. Music, games, activities and more. Hope to see you there! You can bring your book to get it signed or buy one from us that day. We'll also have limited edition BUT WHAT YOUCAN YOU DO? tote bags available for purchase. Register now at StLouisMom.com



Join Ava + Mommy for a storytime reading of “But What Can You Do? A Story for Kids about Perseverance & Positive Thinking” for Sundae Stories with A Red Circle Nonprofit at Heaven’s Creamery, 10835 West Florissant in Ferguson. They are giving FREE ICE CREAM and FREE BOOKS to kids who come for storytime.


We will be there on Sunday, June 23rd at 3p.


Please register HERE so they’ll know how many people to expect for June 23rd. Feel free to register for multiple dates.






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