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SUMMARY:Black History Month Book Drive
DESCRIPTION:This year for Black History Month we’re hosting our 2nd Annual Black History Month Book Drive in support of Black Children’s Book Week. Now until February 22\, 2023 participants can us the Kappa Sigma Book Drive Amazon List  (https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/16U1NTGJR06RZ?ref=cm_sw_em_r_un_un_JyublMwUlbe7p) to donate books for children ages 1-17 years old. Books should be delivered to Soror Jazmin McBride\, no later than  February 22\, 2023.  E-Mail us at kscommunityservice@gmail.com if you have any questions.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/black-history-month-book-drive-2/
LOCATION:VA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority%2C Inc.":MAILTO:kscommunityservice@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:There Is A Black Children's Book For That!
DESCRIPTION:Here at Greenline Creative\, LLC\, we strive to amplify the Black voice and hold space for Black protagonists. During BCBW 2023 we want to shine a light to topics that may or may not be frequently discussed. We also want to highlight Black children’s books on the topics; some written by local and/ or independent authors.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/there-is-a-black-childrens-book-for-that/2023-02-26/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greenline Creative%2C LLC":MAILTO:alison@greenlinecreative662.com
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SUMMARY:CJK Reads
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Black Children’s Book Week\, as we  launch our digital book club. Together\, we will read The Greatest Hall of Fame book 1. \nOur digital book club allows people across the country to read one of our books and discuss it together. If you don’t have the physical book\, it’s okay. We’ll release the audio chapters throughout the week of the program. All participants who complete at least 5 milestone activities\, will receive a CJK Gift Card. The steps are simple: \n​ \n\n\nSign up by taking our introduction survey. \n\n\nRead/Listen to the chapters as they are released throughout the week. \n\n\nGet involved by completing milestones. \n\n\nGet a reward based on your activity.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/cjk-reads/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="CJK Publishing":MAILTO:info@cjkpublishing.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T180000
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UID:10002216-1677520800-1677523500@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:C4MK Black Book Week Celebration
DESCRIPTION: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. This year Culture4MyKids is supporting Black Baby Books by sharing our favorite books and activities with you. Join us for a week of Black stories\, Black culture\, and Black joy.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/c4mk-black-book-week-celebration/2023-02-27/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T183000
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SUMMARY:What’s the roll of an author\, editor and publisher?
DESCRIPTION:Do you have curious children that will enjoy learning about the roles of an author\, publisher and/or editor? Join this presentation with your children to open up their minds about the publishing world! This is for children 6 and up! Zoom Link to be sent a week before the event!
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/whats-the-roll-of-an-author-editor-and-publisher/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fatmata Jalloh":MAILTO:kidosaurpublishing@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Chosen Veterans Publishing Black Children's Book Week
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate BLACK CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK\, Chosen Veterans Publishing is highlighting authors in our local communities. Our goal is to encourage children to see themselves in the pages of books they too can enjoy. Join us as we celebrate! Donations will help provide copies of books to children in local Children Hospitals. \nDonations will help provide copies of books to children in local Children Hospitals.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/chosen-veterans-publishing-black-childrens-book-week/2023-02-27/
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CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,Panel,Virtual,Workshop For Authors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chosen Veterans Publishing":MAILTO:chosenveteranspublishing@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Story Time with Desiree\, Licensed Professional Counselor
DESCRIPTION:This event will be a story time that includes reading 5 books related to black children and ways to care for their mental health. Each book will allow the audience to have a better understanding of ways to cope with anxiety\, sadness\, anger\, and life changes. The books included in the story time are All because you matter by Tami Charles; The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson; I am enough by Grace Byers; My hair is a garden by Cozbi Cabrera; and We ask permission by Lydia Bowers.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/story-time-with-desiree-licensed-professional-counselor/2023-02-27/
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UID:10002196-1677524400-1677528000@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:Create Great Kids' Books
DESCRIPTION:We’re doing a spotlight on Children’s Books for African American Children to celebrate Black Children’s Book Week\, as well as offering 10 tips for authors to create books that African American children will run to buy.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/create-great-kids-books/
LOCATION:VA
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ORGANIZER;CN="BK Royston Publishing":MAILTO:bkroystonpublishing@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Join us for a LIVE chat with young authors Jasmine C.T. Hunt & Elyse Sayers!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black Children’s Book Week by joining us for a fun IG LIVE chat with young authors Jasmine C.T. Hunt and Elyse Sayers as they discuss their books\, what it’s like to be published authors\, and life as 10-year-olds!
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/join-us-for-a-live-chat-with-young-authors-jasmine-c-t-hunt-elyse-sayers/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elyse So Powerful":MAILTO:info@elysesopowerful.com
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UID:10002156-1677524400-1677873600@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:There Is A Black Children's Book For That!
DESCRIPTION:Here at Greenline Creative\, LLC\, we strive to amplify the Black voice and hold space for Black protagonists. During BCBW 2023 we want to shine a light to topics that may or may not be frequently discussed. We also want to highlight Black children’s books on the topics; some written by local and/ or independent authors.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/there-is-a-black-childrens-book-for-that/2023-02-27/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greenline Creative%2C LLC":MAILTO:alison@greenlinecreative662.com
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UID:10002199-1677528000-1677529800@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:Bedtime Stories Featuring Crystal Jordan \, Jasmine Hawkins \, AJ Kikumoto \, D.M. Whitaker
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for bedtime stories and engaging activities during Black Children’s Book Week every night at 6:00 pm MST\, 7:00 pm CST\, and 8:00 pm EST. Each day\, you can increase your chances of winning prizes by listening to the daily keyword. You will need to listen for the keyword\, interact with the author\, and comment on the word in order to enter our big giveaway\, which will be held on Saturday night.\n\nWants to purchase our books: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2TEAUX5U4X6QT?ref_=wl_share\n\n\n\nFebruary 26 – March 4\n\n\nWatch Us Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0ZaavaJFXU…\n\n\nHere is our Schedule\nAll readings and days are 15 minutes to 30 minutes one author per day.\n\n\nEvery author day\, we can collect emails for a giveaway hosted by the author.\n\n\n2/26 Sunday – Meet and Greet the authors for 45 minutes\n2/27 Monday – D.M. Whitaker reading The Potty Monster: Girls Potty Training with Courage\n2/28 Tuesday – Jasmine Hawkins reading Jason Becomes a Hero\n3/1 Wednesday – Crystal reading Just Like You an Autism Awareness Children’s Book\n3/2 Thursday – AJ Kikumoto reading Uniquely Me: A Poem Celebrating Individuality by Sheryl Prince\n3/3 Friday – Create your own story\nPlease Purchase these books to be ready to write your own story.\n\n\n* http://www.amazon.com/Write-Your-Story…/dp/1959734008/\n\n\n* http://www.amazon.com/Unicorns-Draw-Write…/dp/B0BTRMDMMQ?\n\n\n3/4 Saturday – Crystal reads I Am Auesome Positive Affirmations for Autistic Children: Autism Awareness Book\n\n\nThe big giveaway party. Full of Dancing Party will last 30 minutes\nThroughout the week we have a word for each day. They must comment on the word and each word is an entry. On Saturday we will do the spin the wheel.\n\n\nLive Stream powered by Stream Yard: https://streamyard.com?pal=4745915366113280
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/bedtime-stories-featuring-crystal-jordan-jasmine-hawkins-aj-kikumoto-d-m-whitaker/2023-02-27/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Crystal Jordan Zachariah World":MAILTO:crystaljordan@zachariahworld.com
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