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/Los_Angeles 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/New_York 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:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230304T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230304T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T033856 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/New_York:20230304T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T033856 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/New_York:20230304T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T033856 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:20230304T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T033856 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/Toronto:20230304T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230304T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T033856 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:20230304T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T033856 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/New_York:20230305T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230305T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T033856 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/ 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:20230325T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T033856 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 END:VCALENDAR