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SUMMARY:Grandma's Couch Presents: Drag Queen Story Hour with Stormie Daie!
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\nGrandma’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. \nThis storytime is hosted in conjunction with VAE Raleigh’s current exhibition\, CREATING A HOME\, NOT AN EMPIRE. Curated by Collaborative Curatorial Fellow\, Alyssa Cuffie\, this show explores black family storytelling and the ways we revisit our past. \nJoin us for this one hour session of folktale\, songs\, and craft on February 27th at 2pm. RSVP is required. See you soon!
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/grandmas-couch-presents-drag-queen-story-hour-with-stormie-daie/
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SUMMARY:A Live Show for Our Beautiful Brown Babies!
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate Black Children’s Book Week\, Kidogo Productions (kidogo.tv) will premiere its first live virtual event! Kidogo is excited to throw some love on our beautiful brown babies by showcasing the talents of musicians\, educators\, and instructions. Join us for sing alongs\, dancing\, and affirmations as we center and celebrate Black cultures! \nKidogo.tv is a new platform to find and enjoy curated video and interactive content\, which centers and celebrates Black cultures for children. At Kidogo (which means “little” in Swahili”)\, we strive to attract\, support and promote a premium collection of content creators (creatives\, educators\, and entertainers) who share Kidogo’s purpose\, which is to offer multimedia content designed to help Black children from around the world feel loved\, respected\, centered and celebrated. \n 
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/a-live-show-for-our-beautiful-brown-babies/
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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/
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SUMMARY:cMoe Black Children's Book Week
DESCRIPTION:The Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville (cMoe) will join the celebration by supporting black child authors. Each author will read their published book and you each can be viewed via the Museum’s social media platforms. \nParticipating Authors:\n\n2/27-Delisha Payne\n2/28-Bree Francis\n3/1-Catherine Ewing-Booker\n3/2-Shayona Funches\n3/3-Brandon Darrett\n3/4-Tradara McLaurine\n\nWe will have a special reading by our Executive Director\, Stephanie Terry on March 5th.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/cmoe-black-childrens-book-week/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Museum of Evansville":MAILTO:info@cmoekids.org
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Book Drive
DESCRIPTION:In support of the inaugural Black Children’s Book Week (BCBW) February 27\, 2022 – March 5\, 2022 the Kappa Sigma NYC Alumnae chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority\, Inc.  will be hosting a book drive for children ages 1-17 years old.  The goal of BCBW is to purchase and donate culturally representative books that celebrate minority children and the creators who make sure they are represented in books and other children’s media.  Sorors and participants may donate books from the Kappa Sigma Book Drive attention soror Jazmin McBride.  Books ordered from the amazon list should be delivered no later than February 22\, 2022. \nSisterly\, \nSoror Jazmin McBride\, MSW \nCommunity Service Chair \nKappa Sigma NYC Alumnae Chapter \nSigma Gamma Rho Sorority\, Inc.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/black-history-month-book-drive/
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SUMMARY:Pearl and her Gee's Bend Quilt Read Aloud
DESCRIPTION: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. Irby for a special Black Children’s Book Week reading of the best selling children’s book\, Pearl and her Gee’s Bend Quilt. Out of the mouth of a child\, let Pearl tell you how her grandmother’s magic with a needle and thread has inspired her to make her very own Gee’s Bend quilt. Find out how this small rural area in Alabama\, now called Boykin\, has found its rightful place in American History.  In the process\, inspire your children to learn about their own family history\, document the story and keep your legacy alive for generations to come.  This read aloud is on demand so… grab your little ones\, your favorite quilt\, press play and enjoy! \nComplete the google doc to be entered into a drawing to win an autographed Pearl and her Gee’s Bend Gift set.  The set includes a storybook plus coloring book. Good Luck. \nThe link to the reading will be posted in the Black Children’s Book Week Calendar on February 27th. \n  \nWatch the reading HERE. \n  \n 
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/pearl-and-her-gees-bend-quilt-read-aloud/2022-02-27/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Learning Advantage Network Diversified%2C LLC":MAILTO:learningadvantagenetwork@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:BCBW DMV YouTube Channel Launch
DESCRIPTION:DC\, Maryland & Virginia… Get Ready! \nThe Black Children’s Book Week DMV YouTube Channel will launch Sunday\, February 27th at Noon with DMV-based black children’s author readings\, introductions including author bios and more. This digital library will serve as the base of the DMV Black Children’s Author Database (coming soon!). \nNew releases set to drop on YouTube each day through Black Children’s Book Week (2/27 – 3/5) so make sure you hit that subscribe button now! \nMake sure to also follow our sponsors for more info on what’s dropping and from who: @4dmvkids\, @litlovejourney\, @bravekidpress\,  @iamyetteryogi & @brian_keith_harris! \nWant to get in touch with us? Email us: bcbwdmv@gmail.com
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/bcbw-dmv-youtube-channel-launch/
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ORGANIZER;CN="4DMV Kids":MAILTO:4dmvkids@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T140000
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SUMMARY:Black Children's Book Week Museum of Black Representation Grand Opening!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the launch of Black Children’s Book Week\, and the power of Black representation in children’s books! \nJoin us to celebrate the launch of Black Children’s Book Week\, and the power of Black representation! At our museum opening you will hear from the authors and organizers who are hosting events during Black Children’s Book Week. You will also get a chance to tour the galleries in our Black Children’s Book Week Shoppable Virtual Museum of Black Representation\, where you will be able to discover and purchase Black children’s books for the children in your life! \nThe galleries in the museum feature images from our author and publisher sponsors! Join us! This is a virtual event you don’t want to miss!
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/bcbw-museum-grand-opening/
LOCATION:Black Children’s Book Museum
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SUMMARY:Black Children's Book Week DMV  Year 1: The Vision
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion about Black Children’s Book Week celebrations in the DMV! Hear about our virtual library and opportunities to meet DMV-based authors during this year’s celebration. \nWe have a lot planned for year 1 and are excited to share the vision with you on Wednesday\, February 9th at 7PM ET. \nJoin the conversation with @4dmvkids\, @litlovejourney\, @bravekidpress & @brian_keith_harris. \nBring your questions. See you on Wednesday!
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/black-childrens-book-week-dmv-year-1-the-vision/
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SUMMARY:#28DaysofBlackGirlBooks
DESCRIPTION:During the entire month of February Dear Beautiful Brown Girl will be featuring #28DaysofBlackGirlBooks. We are featuring Black Books with a Female Protagonist. All 28 books are written by Black Women.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/28daysofblackgirlbooks/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dear Beautiful Brown Girl":MAILTO:info@dearbeautifulbrowngirl.net
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