BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Black Baby Books - Black Children's Book Characters - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://blackbabybooks.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Black Baby Books - Black Children's Book Characters REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20220313T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20221106T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20230312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20231105T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T180955 CREATED:20230209T173056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T173056Z UID:10002205-1679756400-1679763600@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:You Gotta Meet Mr. Pierce Hybrid event DESCRIPTION:Join us for a visit with children’s authors Carmella Van Vleet (joining virtually) and Chiquita Mullins Lee and illustrator Jennifer Mack-Watkins as they share their newest book\, You Gotta Meet Mr. Pierce!: The Storied Life of Folk Artist Elijah Pierce\, a picture book biography about the barber shop of woodcarver Elijah Pierce\, recipient of the highest folk art honor in the United States. URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/you-gotta-meet-mr-pierce-hybrid-event/ LOCATION:Brave + Kind Books\, 722 W. College Ave.\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,In-Person,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/31517_YouGottaMeetMrPierce_Assets_1080x1080.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230305T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230305T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T180955 CREATED:20230121T170014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230211T162308Z UID:10002167-1678024800-1678032000@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Lightbulb Learning Center Presents: Bellen Woodard (The Crayon Activist) DESCRIPTION:We are celebrating Black Children’s Book Week with our first annual Celebrating with Books Cafe. Our feature guest is Bellen Woodard\, author of More than Peach! Twelve-year-old Bellen Woodard is the bright light & trailblazing CEO\, best-selling children’s book author\, TIME Kid-of-the-Year Honoree & keynote who launched Bellen’s More than Peach Project®️ in the spring of 2019 when just 8 years old. \nAs the pioneer of the 1st inclusive-centered art supplies brand and the World’s 1st Crayon Activist\, Bellen’s innovation and vision have now led & transformed an entire industry. \nJoin us for an afternoon of light fare\, an interview-style question-and-answer segment\, and a short reading. \nThis event has limited seating. All tickets include a signed hardback copy of Bellen’s Book- More than Peach\, More than Peach Crayon Kit\, and a sweet treat! One ticket is entry is for both 1 adult and 1 child. There will be light refreshments. URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/black-childrens-book-week-presents-bellen-woodard-the-crayon-activist/ LOCATION:IL CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,In-Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/BCBW_BellenWoodard_SM-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lightbulb Learning Center":MAILTO:hello@lightbulbliteracy.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T180955 CREATED:20221110T153850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T022129Z UID:10001823-1677954600-1677960000@blackbabybooks.com 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/2023-03-04/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,Panel,Virtual,Workshop For Authors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0606.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chosen Veterans Publishing":MAILTO:chosenveteranspublishing@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230304T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230304T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T180955 CREATED:20221215T181420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T143125Z UID:10002247-1677945600-1677949200@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Virtual Vibes with Ms. Love and Ms. Love on the Move DESCRIPTION:Love\, Light & Learn Interactive Workshops are educational and fun-filled sessions! Virtual Vibes with Ms. Love is hosted virtually and Ms. Love on the Move is in person. Each workshop encourages comprehension\, literacy\, music\, and physical movement – all of which center around a story read aloud! \nOur read aloud is accompanied by a lesson that relates to the day’s literature. Following this\, the participants are given a chance to apply what they’ve learned through a reflective\, comprehensive activity and the session wraps up with an active\, movement component emphasizing the importance of physical activity and wellness. \n  \nVirtual Event: 2pm-3pm EST \nIn Person Event: 4pm EST \n  URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/virtual-vibes-with-ms-love-and-ms-love-on-the-move/2023-03-04/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,In-Person,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/png_20230220_002419_0000.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Love &%3B Light Collective":MAILTO:totheloveandlightcollective@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T180955 CREATED:20230209T175031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T175031Z UID:10002197-1677938400-1677945600@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Black Children's Book Party DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join us as we celebrate the joy and creativity of Black children and their books.  The afternoon will include read aloud’s\, guest authors\, games\, and giveaways.   This afternoon of fun and celebration is a collaboration between What is Black?\, Baltimore Read Aloud\, and the Frederick County Public Library. URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/black-childrens-book-party/ LOCATION:C. Burr Artz Public Library\, 110 E. Patrick Street\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,In-Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Instragram-Posts-Actual-2023-1-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Baltimore Read Aloud":MAILTO:bmorereadaloud@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T180955 CREATED:20230209T184019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T184019Z UID:10002191-1677934800-1677942000@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Tristyn's Book Club Presents: Story Time DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate Black Children’s Book Week in the DMV through an interactive shopping experience! \nFeatured Authors: Keisha Juanita\, Naeemah Staggs\, Lola Ajayi\, Dupe Ajayi\, & Darrion Beckles. More to be announced! \nTristyn’s Book Club creator\, Christina Wilds will also be hosting a self-publishing workshop for aspiring authors prior to Story Time. \nPartnering Non-Profit: The Prather Foundation — The Prather Foundation enriches the lives of youth from low-income backgrounds through educational\, athletic and social programs. The foundation focuses on fostering the next generation of leaders through positivity\, resources\, and accessibility. At the Prather Foundation\, we believe that children are the very essence of the future. Who they are tomorrow is essentially the outcome of how they are raised and nurtured today. URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/tristyns-book-club-presents-story-time/ LOCATION:Dream Village\, 5128 Baltimore Avenue\, Hyattsville\, MD\, 20781\, United States CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,In-Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/TBC-Festival.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tristyn's Book Club":MAILTO:prbycnh@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T180955 CREATED:20230210T231518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T231518Z UID:10002211-1677931200-1677942000@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Black Children's Books: A to Z DESCRIPTION:In honor of 2023 Black Children’s Book Week\, the new Columbia bookstore All Good Books and Artist Madrid Books & Publishing would like to invite you to this can’t miss event! Join us for author readings\, children’s activities\, book signings & more. \nWhen: Saturday\, March 4\, 2023 starting at 12:00 pm \nWhere: All Good Books \n734 Harden Street\, Columbia\, SC 29205 \nBlack Children’s Books: A to Z will feature local authors:\nKeri Beach @kerispeaks__\nShawn Beach @cartoonjunkyard\nAshley Blas @blossomchildrensbooks\nCaitlyn Jones @artistmadrid.books\nTiffani Teachey @tiffaniteachey URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/black-childrens-books-a-to-z/ LOCATION:All Good Books\, 734 Harden St\, Columbia\, SC 29205\, Columbia\, SC\, 29205\, United States CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,In-Person,Panel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/20230210_170528_0000.png ORGANIZER;CN="Artist Madrid Books":MAILTO:Info@artistmadridbooks.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230304T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230304T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T180955 CREATED:20230206T154213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T154213Z UID:10002187-1677927600-1677931200@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Black Children’s Book Week Story Hour DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for a special Story Hour with Phelicia Lang\, creator of the “Tay” books for little readers. We welcome Phelicia in celebration of Black Children’s Book Week\, a global celebration of Black children and the people who ensure Black children are represented in books and other children’s media. Phelicia will read books\, and we’ll have some fun crafts\, too. \nEveryone\, all ages and abilities\, are welcome! URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/black-childrens-book-week-story-hour/ LOCATION:Crockett Library\, 991 Loring Ave\, Crockett\, CA\, 94525\, United States CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,In-Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/A7CB7142-2519-4592-AAED-DA66755DE4C4.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Peters Librarian":MAILTO:mailto:alison.peters@library.cccounty.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230304T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230304T113000 DTSTAMP:20260425T180955 CREATED:20230226T103131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T103131Z UID:10002250-1677925800-1677929400@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Story Time with Mother Dove DESCRIPTION:Do you have or know a young child/ student who exhibits low self-esteem? Are you having trouble finding ways to best support them in developing their self-confidence? If so\, look no further! \nTheresa Smith- Hickman’s children’s book\, I Can… Just Try!\, is about a young girl named Terri who thought she could not do anything because she was just too little. She wouldn’t even try until one day her attitude shifted. Terri learned the power of saying “I Can” by just trying. \nIn celebration of Black Children’s Book Week\, please join Author Theresa Smith-Hickman for story time\, as she reads her children’s book\, I Can… Just Try!  \n She will host two events during the week: Wednesday\, March 1\, 2023\, and Saturday\, March 4\, 2023. \nThe first event will take place via Zoom. The second event will take place in person\, here in Chicago. Register  today! \nYou don’t want to miss these events!!! \nTerri is ready to inspire more children just like her\, leading by example in the children’s book:  I Can… Just Try!  URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/story-time-with-mother-dove-3/ LOCATION:Richard Daley Branch Library\, 3400 S. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,In-Person,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/image-1-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230303T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230303T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T180955 CREATED:20221110T153850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T022129Z UID:10001822-1677868200-1677873600@blackbabybooks.com 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/2023-03-03/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,Panel,Virtual,Workshop For Authors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0606.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chosen Veterans Publishing":MAILTO:chosenveteranspublishing@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T180955 CREATED:20221110T153850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T022129Z UID:10001821-1677781800-1677787200@blackbabybooks.com 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/2023-03-02/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,Panel,Virtual,Workshop For Authors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0606.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chosen Veterans Publishing":MAILTO:chosenveteranspublishing@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230302T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230302T103000 DTSTAMP:20260425T180955 CREATED:20230103T190832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T190832Z UID:10001082-1677751200-1677753000@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Black Children’s Book Week Storytime DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special themed storytime to celebrate and honor Black Children’s Book Week. Stories\, songs\, and fun for children of all ages\, and resources for parents and caregivers will be provided.  Play and social time immediately follow the program. URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/black-childrens-book-week-storytime/ LOCATION:Denver Public Library – Hampden Branch\, 9755 E Girard Ave\, Denver\, CO\, 80231\, United States CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,In-Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Black-Children-Book-Week-Storytime-3-2-2022-HMP-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T180955 CREATED:20230119T192827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T193709Z UID:10002166-1677699000-1677704400@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Authors Take On Dub This! DESCRIPTION:CALLING ALL LITERATURE AND MUSIC LOVERS! This event is where literacy and lyrics collide! Dub This! is a high-energy music card game that has been enjoyed by many! It can be played in-person and even virtually. Dub This! challenges players to use the lyrics they know and love after hearing a word on phrase and then try to stump the next player or team. The creator of Dub This!\, Desireé Vaughn\, will go live on Instagram @dubthisgame with 2-3 Black Children’s book authors to test how quickly these literature lovers can come up with those lyrics! \nWe are encouraging those who are tuning in to help their favorite authors “dub” given a word or phrase by adding song lyrics in the IG Live comments! \nAfter 2-3 rounds of Dub This!\, the authors (Christal Holliday-Firmin\, Christopher E. Singleton and Ciara L. Hill)  will share their works\, what inspires them\, and how you can keep up with their latest books and upcoming events. \nDesireé Vaughn– https://dubthisgame.com/ \nChristal Holliday-Firmin:  \nwww.hollidayfirminbooks.com \n www.instagram.com/theechildrenspoet \nChristopher E. Singleton Sr.:  \nhttps://linktr.ee/Csingletonsr/ \nhttps://instagram.com/chrisandfrankiethepiano \nCiara L. Hill– https://ciaralhillbooks.com/ URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/authors-take-on-dub-this/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,Panel,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/AUTHORS-DUB-THIS-Black-childrens-book-Week-IG-Post-flyer.png ORGANIZER;CN="Desire%C3%A9 Vaughn":MAILTO:dubthisgame@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T180955 CREATED:20221110T153850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T022129Z UID:10001820-1677695400-1677700800@blackbabybooks.com 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/2023-03-01/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,Panel,Virtual,Workshop For Authors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0606.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chosen Veterans Publishing":MAILTO:chosenveteranspublishing@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T123000 DTSTAMP:20260425T180955 CREATED:20230127T161517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T162058Z UID:10002171-1677670200-1677673800@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Behind the Book Live Reading/Workshop DESCRIPTION:Live reading and workshop of “The Amazingly Awesome Amani” with K-2 students.\nNot open to the public. URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/behind-the-book-live-reading-workshop/ LOCATION:Public School 197\, 2230 5th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10037\, United States CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,In-Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Behind-The-Book.png ORGANIZER;CN="Behind the Book":MAILTO:Keturah@behindthebook.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230301T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230301T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T180955 CREATED:20230218T185132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230218T185227Z UID:10002243-1677666600-1677668400@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Black Children's Book Week Storytime DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate Black children’s books with us! Storytime helps young children build early literacy and social skills. Plus\, it’s a lot of fun! URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/black-childrens-book-week-storytime-2/ LOCATION:El Sobrante Library\, 4191 Appian Way\, El Sobrante\, CA\, 94803 CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Black-Childrens-Book-Week-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="El Sobrante Library staff":MAILTO:tom.schween@library.cccounty.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T180955 CREATED:20230201T181724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T181724Z UID:10002176-1677610800-1677614400@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:BEDTIME STORY HOUR - THE CHARLOTTE EDITION DESCRIPTION:“Bedtime Story Hour – The Charlotte Edition” is hosted by local authors in Charlotte\, NC. During our live virtual event\, authors Denisha Branch\, KP Carter\, mother and daughter -Syrina & Sydney Rice\, and Christopher Singleton\, will read excerpts from their books. URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/bedtime-story-hour-the-charlotte-edition/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Final_Bedtime-Reading-Panel-Post-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T180955 CREATED:20221110T153850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T022129Z UID:10001819-1677609000-1677614400@blackbabybooks.com 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/2023-02-28/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,Panel,Virtual,Workshop For Authors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0606.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chosen Veterans Publishing":MAILTO:chosenveteranspublishing@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T153000 DTSTAMP:20260425T180955 CREATED:20230216T050557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T050557Z UID:10002209-1677596400-1677598200@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:HIP HOP STORYTIME DESCRIPTION:“Hip Hop Storytime” is a celebration of Black Excellence in the area of Black American Children’s Literature and Black American Hip Hop Music.  Let the beat drop and get ready to experience the power and passion of HIP HOP like never before! \nThe books we’ll discuss and read over 30-minutes are:\nHIP HOP MUSIC (BY JFAM JOHNSON™\, PUBLICATION DATE 02/2023) – a vibrant and dynamic book that celebrates the rich history and enduring influence of Hip Hop. Through catchy rhythm and melodic rhymes\, this book brings to life the colorful world of hip hop\, and the unique styles that have become iconic within the genre. Filled with dynamic illustrations bursting with energy and style\, HIP HOP MUSIC transports readers to the heart of this influential musical movement. (Discuss) \nHIP HOP HAIR (BY JFAM JOHNSON™\, PUBLICATION DATE 11/2020) – highlights the rhyme\, rhythm\, and respect of the history and culture of Hip Hop. This literary delight includes original illustrations by Abigail C. Johnson (age 12) and Jael K. Johnson (age 10). Each illustration is a vibrant display of Black and Brown American boys and girls in uplifting and true-to-life settings. With imaginative end rhymes and repetitive melodies\, you’ll be chanting\, “I’m HIP\, I’m HOP\,” before you’ve made it half-way through the book. (Discuss & Read) \nThere will be a live Q&A session where attendees will be able to ask the author questions. \nEvent Background Info: After noticing many bestselling books about Black Americans that are not authored by people who identify themselves as Black American or African-American\, JFAM Johnson wanted to know WHY! Although there has been a great increase in the number of Black American and African-American authors creating their own narratives in the children’s book genre\, their discovery revealed the rarity of Black and Brown children’s books authored by Black and Brown children. Now\, JFAM Johnson is on a mission to inspire youth to create their ideal world\, conquer all disharmony\, and crush all stereotypes by authoring books\, starting a motivational clothing brand\, and producing other works of the imagination. \nAbout The Author: JFAM JOHNSON™ is the name for a collective of creatives\, 8 siblings ranging in ages from 6 to 16 years old. Emmanuel B. Johnson\, Abigail C. Johnson\, Elizabeth M. Johnson\, Jael K. Johnson\, Phoebe Shalom D. Johnson\, Sarah Naveh K.Y. Johnson\, Judah A. H. Johnson\, and Joshua S. B. Johnson make-up this eccentric group of young creators. During the pandemic of 2020\, JFAM JOHNSON™ decided wanted to encourage each other and felt a need to do more than just talk about doing something to support each other. They came up with a plan work as a focused team to create great literature\, personalized clothing\, and other works of the imagination. Their mission is to educate and empower Black American boys and girls by promoting self-awareness and self-acceptance. They reside in Baltimore\, Maryland. URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/hip-hop-storytime/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/HIP-HOP-MUSIC-JFAM-JOHNSON-2-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Testimony Publishers%2C LLC.":MAILTO:admin@testimonypublishersllc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T180955 CREATED:20221110T153850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T022129Z UID:10001818-1677522600-1677528000@blackbabybooks.com 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/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,Panel,Virtual,Workshop For Authors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0606.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chosen Veterans Publishing":MAILTO:chosenveteranspublishing@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T190000 DTSTAMP:20260425T180955 CREATED:20230215T023750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T023750Z UID:10002227-1677434400-1677438000@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Books and Bubbles with Gabrielle - Celebrating Black Historic Figures in S.T.E.A.M DESCRIPTION:Virtual Story Time with 11-year-old author\, Gabrielle O. Starkes! She’ll read stories focusing on characters in S.T.E.A.M (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Arts\, and Math). Each story will teach the listener about important historic figures in history who changed the lives of many around the world. She’ll even share an excerpt from her book and have a giveaway! URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/books-and-bubbles-with-gabrielle-celebrating-black-historic-figures-in-s-t-e-a-m/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/GB-Books-and-Bubbles-0226.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gabrielle O. Starkes":MAILTO:gostarkes@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T180955 CREATED:20230206T160238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T160238Z UID:10002185-1677421800-1677423600@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Kidogo's Storytime Live! DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Museum of Science\, Boston for a storytime and crafts! Aunt Kay will read her book\, “The Shapes Family” and then the Museum of Science will lead into a fun craft project about shapes! URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/kidogos-storytime-live/ LOCATION:Museum of Science\, Boston\, 1 Museum Of Science Driveway\, Boston\, MA 02114\, Boston\, MA\, 02114\, United States CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,In-Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/1MOSBCBW-Flyer23.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kidogo Productions":MAILTO:info@kidogoproductions.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230226T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230226T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T180955 CREATED:20221215T181420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T143125Z UID:10002153-1677420000-1677427200@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Virtual Vibes with Ms. Love and Ms. Love on the Move DESCRIPTION:Love\, Light & Learn Interactive Workshops are educational and fun-filled sessions! Virtual Vibes with Ms. Love is hosted virtually and Ms. Love on the Move is in person. Each workshop encourages comprehension\, literacy\, music\, and physical movement – all of which center around a story read aloud! \nOur read aloud is accompanied by a lesson that relates to the day’s literature. Following this\, the participants are given a chance to apply what they’ve learned through a reflective\, comprehensive activity and the session wraps up with an active\, movement component emphasizing the importance of physical activity and wellness. \n  \nVirtual Event: 2pm-3pm EST \nIn Person Event: 4pm EST \n  URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/virtual-vibes-with-ms-love-and-ms-love-on-the-move/2023-02-26/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,In-Person,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/png_20230220_002419_0000.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Love &%3B Light Collective":MAILTO:totheloveandlightcollective@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T121500 DTSTAMP:20260425T180955 CREATED:20230118T145209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T145209Z UID:10002160-1677412800-1677413700@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Black Kids Belong in Books! DESCRIPTION:I will host an IG live to express a Black children’s book that I read as an adult and how it impacted me. URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/black-kids-belong-in-books/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IG-Live-Love-for-Words-Black-Childrens-Book-Week-Black-Kids-Belong-in-Books-Digital-Flyer-Graphic-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Love for Words":MAILTO:polland@love4words.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T180955 CREATED:20230218T185338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230218T185338Z UID:10002242-1677326400-1677333600@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:3rd Annual Read Aloud DESCRIPTION:The Eta Nu Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority\, Incorporated is hosting a free read-aloud event on Saturday\, February 25th from 12-2 pm at the Center for Fiction (15 Lafayette Ave.\, Brooklyn\, NY). We will be reading children’s books celebrating Black and Brown characters and authors. There will be drawings and giveaways to support nonprofits at the event. URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/3rd-annual-read-aloud-2/ LOCATION:The Center For Fiction\, 15 Lafayette Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217 CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,In-Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ReadAloud.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Eta Nu Sigma Alumnae Sigma Gamma Rho sorority Inc.":MAILTO:Hbd.socialaction@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T180955 CREATED:20230206T160625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T160625Z UID:10002184-1677322800-1677326400@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Kidogo Live! Read N' Game! DESCRIPTION:Let’s read a book and then create a video game together at the Frugal Bookstore in Roxbury (you can Zoom in\, too!)! Kidogo Productions brings you Storytime with Aunt Kay and Breshna! Aunt Kay will read her book “The Shapes Family” then Breshna will help us create our own video game based on the book! URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/kidogo-live-read-n-game/ LOCATION:IL CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,In-Person,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2ReadnGame2023.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kidogo Productions":MAILTO:info@kidogoproductions.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220308T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220308T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T180955 CREATED:20220221T035440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220221T043151Z UID:10001817-1646755200-1646758800@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Penelope's Friends Read Aloud DESCRIPTION:The Life of Penelope Book Series and IG account are hosting a three night event to introduce you to three brilliant NEW authors! \nPenelope’s Friends Read Aloud \n  \nMarch 6\, 2022\, 4pm PST \nCharisse Allen\, author of Zeek and Dem’ Bones   \n  \nMonday\, March 7\, 2022\, 4pm PST \nTori Lucas\, Author of Stevie The Shadow \n  \nTuesday\, March 8\, 2022\, 4pm PST \nKendra Thomas\, Author of Kamari Loses A Tooth \n  URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/penelopes-friends-read-aloud/2022-03-08/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Black-Childrens-Book-Week_TLOP.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Life of Penelope Book Series and Author Karen Annette Brown":MAILTO:thelifeofpenelopee@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220307T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220307T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T180955 CREATED:20220221T035440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220221T043151Z UID:10001816-1646668800-1646672400@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Penelope's Friends Read Aloud DESCRIPTION:The Life of Penelope Book Series and IG account are hosting a three night event to introduce you to three brilliant NEW authors! \nPenelope’s Friends Read Aloud \n  \nMarch 6\, 2022\, 4pm PST \nCharisse Allen\, author of Zeek and Dem’ Bones   \n  \nMonday\, March 7\, 2022\, 4pm PST \nTori Lucas\, Author of Stevie The Shadow \n  \nTuesday\, March 8\, 2022\, 4pm PST \nKendra Thomas\, Author of Kamari Loses A Tooth \n  URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/penelopes-friends-read-aloud/2022-03-07/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Black-Childrens-Book-Week_TLOP.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Life of Penelope Book Series and Author Karen Annette Brown":MAILTO:thelifeofpenelopee@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220306T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220306T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T180955 CREATED:20220221T035440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220221T043151Z UID:10001815-1646582400-1646586000@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Penelope's Friends Read Aloud DESCRIPTION:The Life of Penelope Book Series and IG account are hosting a three night event to introduce you to three brilliant NEW authors! \nPenelope’s Friends Read Aloud \n  \nMarch 6\, 2022\, 4pm PST \nCharisse Allen\, author of Zeek and Dem’ Bones   \n  \nMonday\, March 7\, 2022\, 4pm PST \nTori Lucas\, Author of Stevie The Shadow \n  \nTuesday\, March 8\, 2022\, 4pm PST \nKendra Thomas\, Author of Kamari Loses A Tooth \n  URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/penelopes-friends-read-aloud/2022-03-06/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Black-Childrens-Book-Week_TLOP.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Life of Penelope Book Series and Author Karen Annette Brown":MAILTO:thelifeofpenelopee@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T193000 DTSTAMP:20260425T180955 CREATED:20220124T010816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T010816Z UID:10001099-1646506800-1646508600@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:7 Days of Empowering Stories for Black Children! DESCRIPTION:Join us for an extraordinary series of Seed of Melanin storytime videos as we celebrate Black Children’s Book Week with seven empowering stories! \nStarting Sunday\, 2/27/22\, we will be premiering a new storytime video at 3 pm on our Seed of Melanin Kids YouTube channel each day. \nBe sure to follow us on Instagram @seedofmelanin for a chance to win fun giveaways. URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/7-days-of-empowering-stories-for-black-children/2022-03-05/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Seed-of-Melanin-Black-Childrens-Book-Week.png ORGANIZER;CN="Seed of Melanin":MAILTO:seedofmelanin@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR