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.

Live reading and workshop of “The Amazingly Awesome Amani” with K-2 students. Not open to the public.

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.

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! Theresa Smith- Hickman’s children's book, I Can... Just Try!, is about a young girl named Terri who thought she could not do anything […]

  Join 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 […]

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. When: Saturday, March 4, 2023 starting at 12:00 pm Where: All Good Books […]

Join us as we celebrate Black Children's Book Week in the DMV through an interactive shopping experience! Featured Authors: Keisha Juanita, Naeemah Staggs, Lola Ajayi, Dupe Ajayi, & Darrion Beckles. More to be announced! Tristyn's Book Club creator, Christina Wilds will also be hosting a self-publishing workshop for aspiring authors prior to Story Time. Partnering Non-Profit: The […]

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.

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! Our read aloud is accompanied by a lesson […]

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 […]