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SUMMARY:BGC Book Club Celebrates Black Children's Book Week
DESCRIPTION:A week-long digital celebration of Children’s books by Black women authors\, hosted on Brown Girl Collective’s Instagram\, YouTube\, Facebook\, and Threads channels.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/bgc-book-club/
LOCATION:VA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brown Girl Collective":MAILTO:marcie@browngirlcollective.com
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SUMMARY:Black Hands and Black Books
DESCRIPTION:Black Deaf teachers at the California School for the Deaf Fremont recorded themselves reading Black cultural books in American Sign Language. We will feature a book and signed video daily Feb 23-Mar 1st in celebration of Black Children’s Book Week! \nFollow us on Instagram @blackdeafeducation for the book and video link.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/black-hands-and-black-books/
LOCATION:VA
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Black Deaf Project":MAILTO:blackdeafproject@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:BCBW Ms. Ann Books Alive Read Aloud Event
DESCRIPTION:📚✨ Join Books Alive! With Ms. Ann for nightly live read-alouds during Black Children’s Book Week! ✨📚 \nGet ready for an exciting celebration of Black Children’s Book Week with Ms. Ann as she brings stories to life with engaging read-alouds by Black children’s book authors! 🎉📖 \n📅 Dates: Feb 23\, 24\, 25\, 26 and 28th \n⏰ Time: 7:15 PM (ET) \n📍 Facebook.com/BooksAliveWithMsAnn \nJoin virtually on Facebook live during Black Children’s Book Week for for a fun-filled storytelling experience the whole family will love! Get ready for bedtime with your little readers and immerse them in inspiring\, joyful\, and powerful stories by Black children’s book authors. 🎈✨ \n#BooksAlive #BlackChildrensBookWeek #ReadWithMsAnn #RepresentationMatters
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/bcbw-ms-ann-books-alive-read-aloud-event/
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SUMMARY:Webbd Publishing Co Read-A-Thon - Celebrating Black Children's Book Week
DESCRIPTION:Join Shardae Webb’s Black Children’s Book Week Read-a-Thon! \nCelebrate literacy\, creativity\, and representation by participating in Shardae Webb’s exciting Read-a-Thon during Black Children’s Book Week! Designed to inspire young readers\, this event encourages children to explore books by Black authors and illustrators while fostering a love for reading and highlighting diverse stories. \n\nHow to Participate:\n\nRegister your child for the Read-a-Thon by visiting webbdpubco.com by February 15\, 2025.\n📖 Read a book by a Black author or illustrator each day from February 24–28\, 2025.\nFollow @webbdpubco on Instagram.\n📸 Share a photo or video of your child reading using the hashtag #WBCBW and tag @webbdpubco.\nSubmit all entries by March 3\, 2025 to be eligible for prizes.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/webbd-publishing-co-read-a-thon-celebrating-black-childrens-book-week/
LOCATION:VA
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ORGANIZER;CN="@itsjustshay Shardae Webb":MAILTO:Contact@webbdpubco.com
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SUMMARY:Free Virtual Children's Book Readings
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Black History Month & Black Children’s Book Week\, Tanerra Willis founder of The Amazing Author Catalog will showcase different authors with diverse children’s books. \nRegister your childcare\, early learning center\, or elementary school and log on and listen in on these diverse works (book readings)that depict positive black/brown images and help support your work in fostering the love of reading and enhancing the imaginations & learnings of your youth. \nFeatured Authors: \n2/24/25- Tanerra Willis- Amazing me\n2/25/25- Mike Gammage- The Dreamlighters go to Space\n2/26/25- Sequoyah Sherril- We Need You Too\n2/27/25- Paula Banks- Peytons New School \nNo reading on Friday. Register via Eventbrite and you will receive the Zoom Code- Open to the general public with a special invitations to SAHM\, Home Schoolers\, Preschools and Elementary Schools \nShop our catalog \nFollow The Amazing Corner
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/free-virtual-childrens-book-readings/2025-02-24/
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SUMMARY:Next Generation Academy Book Fair Festival - Hosted by Next Chapter Bookstore and Gift Shop
DESCRIPTION:Book Fair Festival for the students of Next Generation Academy a K-8 Public Charter School. \nNext Chapter Bookstore and Gift Shop will be the booksellers for this event.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/next-generation-academy-book-fair-festival-hosted-by-next-chapter-bookstore-and-gift-shop/
LOCATION:Next Generation Academy\, 3740 S Holden Rd\, Greensboro\, N\, 27406\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Next Chapter Bookstore and Gift Shop":MAILTO:cornbreadandabook@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Detangled & Delivered: A Celebration of Black Books & Culture
DESCRIPTION:Minneapolis\, MN- Detangled & Delivered: A Celebration of Black Books & Culture is a family literacy event hosted by Love My Natural at Sumner Library on Monday\, February 24\, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Inspired by the journey of natural hair\, this event highlights the power of reading\, self-love\, and cultural identity. Through read-alouds\, storytelling circles\, live hair demonstrations\, and discussions on representation in literature\, attendees will explore the connections between history\, heritage\, and the stories that shape us. Free and open to the public\, this event is an opportunity for families\, educators\, and the community to engage in authentic storytelling and celebrate the richness of Black literature.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/detangled-delivered-a-celebration-of-black-books-culture/
LOCATION:Sumner Library 611 Van White Memorial Boulevard\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota Minneapolis MN\, 611 Van White Memorial Boulevard\, Minneapolis\, M\, 55411\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Natural Hair ABCs":MAILTO:outreach@lovemynatural.org
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