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SUMMARY:UNVEILING DIVERSITY: AUTHORS' RECEPTION FOR BLACK CHILDREN'S BOOKS
DESCRIPTION:UNVEILING DIVERSITY: AUTHORS’ RECEPTION FOR BLACK CHILDREN’S BOOKS \nMARCH 2\, 2024 1030- 1230 PM \nVENTURE X\, BETHLEHEM PA \nFeaturing: \nAUTHOR: \nVERONICA MOORE \nROSIE’S SPECIAL GIFT \nAUTHOR: \nKATARAH JORDAN \nIT’S HARVEST TIME \n 
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/unveiling-diversity-authors-reception-for-black-childrens-books/
LOCATION:Venture X Bethlehem\, 306 S New St.\, Bethlehem\, PA\, 18015\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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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
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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:PA
CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,In-Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lightbulb Learning Center":MAILTO:hello@lightbulbliteracy.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230304T160000
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Love &amp%3B Light Collective":MAILTO:totheloveandlightcollective@gmail.com
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CREATED:20230209T175031Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Baltimore Read Aloud":MAILTO:bmorereadaloud@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T150000
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tristyn's Book Club":MAILTO:prbycnh@gmail.com
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Artist Madrid Books":MAILTO:Info@artistmadridbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230304T110000
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Peters Librarian":MAILTO:mailto:alison.peters@library.cccounty.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230304T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230304T113000
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CREATED:20230226T103131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T103131Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230302T100000
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CREATED:20230103T190832Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T113000
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Behind the Book":MAILTO:Keturah@behindthebook.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T113000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180446
CREATED:20230216T044057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T044057Z
UID:10002231-1677668400-1677670200@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:Franklin Branch Library Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Stop in at the Franklin Branch of the Detroit Public Library for a story time with amazing “Black Children’s Books”.  Rediscover a classic and meet new books at the library.  Also learn about our Black Children’s e-books & African American Booklist.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/franklin-branch-library-storytime/
LOCATION:13651 E. McNichols\, 13651 E. McNichols\, Detroit\, MI\, 48205\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Detroit Public Library - Franklin Br":MAILTO:mvortkamp@detroitpubliclibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230226T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180446
CREATED:20230206T160403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T160403Z
UID:10002189-1677425400-1677430800@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:Dr. Towolawi Book Reading and Signing at The Loving Room Salon
DESCRIPTION:The Loving Room Salon \n2/26/2023 3:30 pm to 5 pm \nDr. Towolawi will be reading and signing her books: “Ayomide and Seyi’s Kitchen” and “Ayomide’s Train Ride To Graceland” \nPlant-based light bites will be served! \nRSVP via Eventbrite
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/dr-towolawi-book-reading-and-signing-at-the-loving-room-salon/
LOCATION:The Loving Room Salon\, 1400 20th avenue\, Seattle\, WA\, 98122\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180446
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kidogo Productions":MAILTO:info@kidogoproductions.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230226T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230226T160000
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Love &amp%3B Light Collective":MAILTO:totheloveandlightcollective@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180446
CREATED:20230209T174841Z
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SUMMARY:Storytelling with Muriel Johnson at Hercules Library
DESCRIPTION:Listen as expert storyteller Muriel Johnson shares thought-provoking\, animated true tales and folktales from around the world and the African diaspora. Muriel Johnson’s use of distinct character voices\, dramatic gestures\, and melodic refrains guarantee these traditional stories will stay with you long after the show is over. \nFor families with children ages 3+ \nThis FREE library program is sponsored by the Friends of the Hercules Library.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/storytelling-with-muriel-johnson-at-hercules-library/
LOCATION:Hercules Library\, 109 Civic Drive\, Hercules\, CA\, 94547\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Katy Buder Librarian":MAILTO:katy.buder@library.cccounty.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180446
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eta Nu Sigma Alumnae Sigma Gamma Rho sorority Inc.":MAILTO:Hbd.socialaction@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180446
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:PA
CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,In-Person,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kidogo Productions":MAILTO:info@kidogoproductions.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180446
CREATED:20230118T170403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T170403Z
UID:10002163-1677079800-1677085200@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:Library On the Go!: I Believe I Can!
DESCRIPTION:Meets Wednesday\, February 22nd @3:30 PM      Ages 5 – 9\n\nEach month\, Children’s Librarian Ms. Tea will drive the Library On the Go golf cart to a different Delray location for an engaging\, age-specific\, pop-up library program featuring themes of educational equity\, environmental and community care with curated Children’s books to enjoy.\n\nFebruary’s Library on the Go program celebrates Black Children’s Book Week (February 26 – March 4) and the limitless potential children have in life!\nThe program will feature empowering #ownvoices titles including “I Believe I Can” by Grace Byers and an interactive read aloud of “Thunder Rose\,” an African American tall tale by Jerdine Nolan. Additionally\, children will enjoy a “teach-in” of various hand games\, hula hooping and jump rope games by our awesome teen volunteers. A gift copy of “I Believe I Can” by Grace Byers will be provided for each child registrant! Meets outdoors at Catherine Strong Splash Park.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/library-on-the-go-i-believe-i-can/
LOCATION:Catherin Strong Splash Park\, 1500 SW 6th Street\, Delray Beach\, FL\, 33444\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Delray Beach Public Library":MAILTO:tammeric.scurry@delraylibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180446
CREATED:20230215T021149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T021149Z
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SUMMARY:Bedtime Read Aloud
DESCRIPTION:Join me for a bedtime story! Join me as I read my very own book “Kid in the Q… What a Pandemic” and I Am Enough by Grace Byner. \nJoin me on Zoom! \nMeeting ID: 724 5375 8937 Passcode: s642u4
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/bedtime-read-aloud/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220305T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220305T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180446
CREATED:20220122T181433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T200352Z
UID:10001090-1646485200-1646492400@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:The Houston Area Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Houston\, a Black Children’s Book Week Celebration is Coming! \n\nWe are excited to announce our Location for the Houston celebration!\n\n@kindredstorieshtx Houston’s very own BlackOwned Bookstore!\n\nJoin us:\nSaturday\, March 5\, 2022\n1:00pm – 3:00pm\n\nKindred Stories\n2304 Stuart Street\nHouston\, TX 77004\n\nLook forward to seeing you there!\n\nFeatured Books:\n “Daddy Shoo Them Away” by Rhea Simmons with @itkseries\n\n “Mason Makes Money” and “Joseph the Great” by Candace Okin @candaceokinbooks\n\n “Mommy\, Am I Brown?” by Deandra Abuto with @candyyesbooks\n\n We will also have The organization Books & Bubbles with Veya Henry\n\n\n\nAs the days lead up\, we will share more details of each featured Author of the event.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/houston-celebration/
LOCATION:Kindred Stories\, 2304 Stuart Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77004\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220305T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220305T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180446
CREATED:20220212T175258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T175258Z
UID:10001793-1646478000-1646481600@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:“Super Lucas” book signing and meet and greet
DESCRIPTION:Reading and book signing with authors’ Alison Thompson and Lucas Thompson to celebrate Black Children’s Book Week.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/super-lucas-book-signing-and-meet-and-greet/
LOCATION:DeMoir Books & Things\, 739 N White Station Rd\, Memphis\, TN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T110000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180446
CREATED:20220222T202347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T202347Z
UID:10001428-1646474400-1646478000@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Story Times With The Author
DESCRIPTION:Saturday Morning Story Times With The Author is a monthly event held at Ben’s Boyz Restaurant in Greensboro\, NC hosted by Next Chapter Bookstore/Gift Shop – Ben’s Boyz. This hour offers children of all ages to come in and have story times with local authors and engage in Q&A\, along with activities related to their books. Book lovers and their families get to purchase signed copies of the books\, take pictures with the and interact with these authors.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/saturday-morning-story-times-with-the-author/
LOCATION:Ben’s Boyz Restaurant\, 2711 Grandview Avenue\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27408\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sherricka Carpenter Stanley":MAILTO:info@sherrickacarpenterstanley.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180446
CREATED:20220131T010256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T010256Z
UID:10001433-1646150400-1646154000@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:Mini Code-Camp
DESCRIPTION:Join me with your child to create a story using code/ programming. No experience needed\, and you will learn enough to continue coding with your kids. This is a live interactive 1 hour event in Google Meet with me- Elaine Griggs. I am a National awards winning STEM teacher. Children grades K-8 can either create or tell a story using animation and while learning to code\, supported by you. Increase interest in science\, technology\, engineering process\, and math by supporting your child to learn to code computers. Don’t just use technology\, be digital content creators while laying the foundation for learning computational thinking.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/mini-code-camp/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="K12STEMClub":MAILTO:elaine.griggs@pembrokek12.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220227T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220227T143000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180446
CREATED:20220124T045115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T045115Z
UID:10001100-1645966800-1645972200@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:Black History/Black Children's Book Week Kick Off Event w/ Harriet Tubman
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\nPlease 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 can ensure we remain within the safety guidelines set by our public health leaders. \nDue to the ongoing pandemic\, we are limiting the number of in person participants in order to follow guidelines and keep everyone safe. We will be streaming this event on FB Live for those who want to join us virtually.\n\nMasks required at all times\n\n*Treat bags\, a book & school supplies will be given out to children in attendance. If you would like to help us by donating a book to provide a child\, please purchase one from our wish list at the link below.\nhttps://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/24FIE5GJ5V60N…
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/black-history-black-childrens-book-week-kick-off-event-w-harriet-tubman/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,In-Person,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Black Lives Matter SPI":MAILTO:SPIBLM@GMAIL.COM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220227T180000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180446
CREATED:20220209T212606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T212606Z
UID:10001468-1645956000-1645984800@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:Author Meet & Greet @ The Black Joy Parade
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Oakland’s 5th annual Black Joy Parade for a “meet & greet” and book signing with author Claudia Walker. Claudia is the founder of HBCU Prep School and the author of the book series\, The ABCs of HBCUs and The ABCs of Black Wall Street. We’ll be celebrating Black joy through Black books all day long. 
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/author-meet-greet-the-black-joy-parade/
LOCATION:14th & Broadway (Oakland)\, 19th & Broadway\, Oakland\, Ca
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220220T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220220T180000
DTSTAMP:20260525T180446
CREATED:20220207T150844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T150844Z
UID:10001463-1645362000-1645380000@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:Black Rock Star Super Hero Marketplace
DESCRIPTION:Stop by our booth at the Rock Star Super Hero Marketplace in uptown DC on Sunday\, February 20th from 1PM – 6PM. \nMeet and greet with DMV-based black children’s authors\, shop their books and merch and meet other vendors from around the city. \n  \nThis event is located at 3 Stars Brewing Company; 6400 Chillum Pl NW\, Washington\, DC 20011 \nWe hope to see you there.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/black-rock-star-super-hero-marketplace/
LOCATION:3 Stars Brewing Company\, 6400 Chillum Pl NW\, Washington\, 20011\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="4DMV Kids":MAILTO:4dmvkids@gmail.com
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