Black Children's Book Week Events Calendar
Black Children’s Book Week is a global celebration of Black children and the people who ensure Black children are represented in books and other children’s media. While the week is administered by Black Baby Books,
events are hosted by celebrants throughout the world!
Our collaborative calendar is below.
Click on the associated event links to register directly with event organizers.
A Daily Dose Of Joy and Inspiration During Black Children’s Book Week!
"I Know I Can!" by Veronica N. Chapman has inspired and brought joy to thousands of children and adults! Knowing that the troubles of the world can sometimes get us […]
A Celebration of Local Authors and Illustrators
The Aiken County Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated will hosts its second Black Children’s Book Week event where we will focus on celebrating local authors and illustrators […]
Musical Baby Story-time in the Park!
Queen Park, Inglewood 652 E Queen St, Inglewood, CA, United StatesJoin South LA Mommy & Me, known by our family as “SLAMM” for a musical baby story time in the park where we read books that reflect our communities to […]
Black Children’s Book Week Kickoff
Books and Other Found Things 13 Loudoun St SW, Leesburg, VA, United StatesA reading and meet the author with Dr Monica Page
“I Am More Than My Name” Author Event
Left on Read 612 E Douglas Ave Suite 200, Wichita, K, United StatesJoin us at Left on Read as we celebrate Black Children's Book Week with a special storytime and book signing featuring Wichita native Dr. Kamshia Childs and her inspiring children's book, I Am More Than My Name! […]
Brushstrokes & Bookmarks: Where stories meet art
Paint n Sip Waldorf, MD 11110 Mall Circle, Waldorf, MD, United StatesNot only will you get an opportunity to meet child author Jaelyn Eley, everyone attending will receive a copy of his book "The Brave Ninja: Nasir Finds Confidence" to take […]
Black History Month Celebration
Book Harvest Family Space 2501 University Drive, Durham, NC, United StatesJoin Book Harvest to celebrate Black History Month & Black Children's Book Week with a fun afternoon of activities, snacks & special guests! Everyone will enjoy a special storytime followed […]
Pages of Our Power, An African American Book Fair
A Place of Change Ministry 11615 Hartel Rd, Grand Ledge, MI, United States“Pages of Our Power,” An African American book fair that will celebrate African American authors, stories, and culture. Free community event for the whole family to enjoy a day of […]
Black Children’s Book Museum: Black Children’s Book Week Exhibit Opening
Black Children's Book MuseumVisit The Black Children's Book Museum! Join us to celebrate Black Children's Book Week and the power of Black representation! At our museum opening you will get a chance to tour the […]
Celebrating Local Black Authors of Northeast GA
Toccoa Stephens County Public Library, 53 W Savannah St, Toccoa, GA 30577, USA 53 W Savannah Street, Toccoa, G, United StatesLocal Black writers including Children’s book authors: DeJon Brown, Seth Gholston, Betty Major, Staci Moore Rider and Stephon Watson talk about their books and their creative journey. Hosted by Shantelle […]
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