Have you heard about the Gee's Bend quilts? No? These American treasures have traveled the US and abroad in museums plus galleries alike. They are also the inspiration behind the geometric shapes found in the official White House painting of former First Lady Michelle Obama. Join educator, author and Gee's Bend Legacy Tangular A. […]
The staff of Lane ESD and our school districts, community organizations and community members will be purchasing newly purchased books written by African American and Black others that will be donated to schools and business entities in Lane County Oregon.
Gather with Black Lives Matter Springfield as we listen to Harriet Tubman, portrayed by Kathryn Harris, read some of her favorite books. For children of all ages! Please register your in person attendance at the link below. Please be sure to include yourself and any additional guests in your party registration number so that we […]
About this event Grandma’s Couch Presents Drag Queen Story Hour with the iconic Stormie Daie! In collaboration with the LGBT Center of Raleigh, VAE Raleigh will be hosting this free virtual reading event for children of all ages. Revisit African-American children’s stories that may be new to some and an old friend to others. This […]
Why Our Feelings Matter: Helping Children Talk about Their Emotions A conversation with Dr. Charmain Jackman, child psychologist, parent, and founder of InnoPsych, Inc. and Chelsea Elliott, Social Worker, parent, and author of Natalie's Not-So-Fun Play Date, will share their personal and professional narratives about why helping Black children talk about their feelings is […]
Read aloud of “ Counting Sheep Won’t Help Us Sleep” by the authors and founders of Smartie Kid Squad.
Coach Andre and Kimberly, with the help of a few friends, have decided to join in on the fun with a Virtual Kick off to Black Children's Book Week! Black authors and storytellers will have exactly 15 min to share their own book or favorite story with families online. During the event we will share […]
Join us for an extraordinary series of Seed of Melanin storytime videos as we celebrate Black Children's Book Week with seven empowering stories! Starting 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. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @seedofmelanin […]
