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SUMMARY:Dover Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority\, Inc. Celebrates Black Children's Book Week
DESCRIPTION:Dover Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority\, Inc. Arts and Letters Committee : Facebook Live Interactive Reading with Black Authors in and Surrounding Dover\, Delaware.  Live reading of book\, Q&A with author\, and book giveaway.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/black-childrens-book-week/2024-03-03/
LOCATION:Online Event
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SUMMARY:Dover Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority\, Inc. Celebrates Black Children's Book Week
DESCRIPTION:Dover Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority\, Inc. Arts and Letters Committee : Facebook Live Interactive Reading with Black Authors in and Surrounding Dover\, Delaware.  Live reading of book\, Q&A with author\, and book giveaway.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/black-childrens-book-week/2024-03-02/
LOCATION:Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dover Alumnae Chapter- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority%2C Inc.":MAILTO:dac.artsletters@doverdeltas.org
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SUMMARY:Calabash Village Celebration of  Black Children's Book Week
DESCRIPTION:In the Calabash Village\, we explore folktales from all over Africa and beyond. By using storytelling as a method to keep culture alive\, we also cover the knowledge of narrative elements\, character development\, creation of our own stories\, and understanding cultural lessons. \nJoin us for 4 days of stories\, songs\, culture\, and fun. Come see what adventures await in the village!!!!
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/calabash-village-celebration-of-black-book-week/2024-03-02/
LOCATION:Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Culture4MyKids%2C Inc.":MAILTO:info@culture4mykids.org
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SUMMARY:Niyas Coily World Book Launch & Hair Talk Experience
DESCRIPTION:Niya’s Coily World is a rhyming children’s book about hair empowerment and education for afro\, coily textured children. Our focus on improving access to hair education and normalizing black hair in children’s literature. Partnership and collaboration is also a core part of our approach. That is why our book launch event is a collaboration with a renowned Toronto texture expert and hosted at a charming beauty salon in Toronto that focuses on curly hair textures. \nThis is an all-in-one event for hair empowerment and education! Parents and kids will enjoy a live-concept\, hair inspiring experience\, with hair demos\, live readings\, Q&As and much more. \nMore importantly\, we intentionally set our event date on March 2\, 2024 to align with BCBW. What an amazing opportunity to align with this initiative!
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/niyas-coily-world-book-launch-hair-talk-experience/
LOCATION:Take Khair Beauty\, Toronto\, 574 St Clair Ave W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6C 1A6\, Canada
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UID:10002368-1709391600-1709393400@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:Kidogo Storytime Live: "King Khalid is Proud" and "Take Courage with You"
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Museum of Science\, Boston for Storytime Live! Our invited guests\, the Iota Chi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi will read two books: “King Khalid is Proud” by BCBW Founder\, Veronica Chapman and “Take Courage with You” by ArtistJConnor.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/kidogo-storytime-live-king-khalid-is-proud-and-take-courage-with-you/
LOCATION:Museum of Science\, Boston\, 1 Museum Of Science Driveway\, Boston\, MA 02114\, Boston\, MA\, 02114\, United States
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SUMMARY:All About Me! Zine Making
DESCRIPTION:Attention authors!  All About Me! Zine Making Program.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/all-about-me-zine-making/
LOCATION:VA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Detroit Public Library - Franklin Br":MAILTO:mvortkamp@detroitpubliclibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T140000
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UID:10002320-1709388000-1709391600@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:A is for Amazing: Stories and Puppet Making
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate Black Children’s Book Week with stories highlighting African American authors and illustrators and making an “I am Amazing” Stick Puppet.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/a-is-for-amazing-stories-and-puppet-making/
LOCATION:Detroit Public Library Parkman Branch\, 1766 Oakman\, Detroit\, MI\, 48238\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Detroit Public Library - Franklin Br":MAILTO:mvortkamp@detroitpubliclibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T133000
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UID:10002318-1709386200-1709391600@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:Story and Painting Highlighting Black Children
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black Children’s Book Week with a story and painting highlighting Black children.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/story-and-paining-highlighting-black-children/
LOCATION:VA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Detroit Public Library - Franklin Br":MAILTO:mvortkamp@detroitpubliclibrary.org
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UID:10002298-1709384400-1709398800@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:Black Children’s Book Week Celebration-Author Panel & Signing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fantastic event celebrating Black Children’s Book Week at Sankofa Video Books & Café in Washington\, DC! Come and meet a panel of amazing authors of Black children’s books that motivate\, empower and inspire! Listen to their inspiring stories\, and get your books signed. It’s going to be an incredible day filled with laughter\, learning\, and love. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to connect with talented authors who write stories that celebrate and empower Black children. Grab your friends and family and mark your calendars for this unforgettable event!
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/black-childrens-book-week-celebration-author-panel-signing/
LOCATION:Sankofa Video Books & Cafe\, 2714 Georgia Ave. NW\, Washington\, DC\, DC\, 20001\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leap Forward Publishing":MAILTO:info@leapforwardbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T130000
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UID:10002328-1709384400-1709395200@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:Fiction Saves the Day!
DESCRIPTION:It’s a setting! It’s a character! It’s a fictional book!!  \nFiction Saves the Day! celebrates local authors\, who write fictional books for children\, in honor of Black Children’s Book Week 2024. We will highlight the works of 5 authors local to the Washington\, DC metro area and one online book boutique through storytimes\, activities and meet-and-greets with the authors! This event is free to attend and open to the general public.  \nBlack Children’s Books DMV+\, founded in 2021\, is a community based organization that supports local black children’s authors and creatives in black literature in the DC metro area through events and live conversations. Follow us on Instagram or check out our website for more information. \nGrab a cape and get ready to fly through Bryant St. NE Market on Saturday\, March 2\, 2024!
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/fiction-saves-the-day/
LOCATION:Bryant St. NE Market\, 680 Rhode Island Ave NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20002\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Black Children's Books DMV+":MAILTO:bcbwdmv@gmail.com
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UID:10002284-1709384400-1709391600@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:Black Children’s Book Week Los Angeles 2024
DESCRIPTION:Malik Books will be hosting Black Children’s Book Week Los Angeles 2024: Author Storytime and Book Signing.  This exciting event will take place on Saturday\, March 2\, 2024\, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Malik Books in the Westfield Shopping Center in Culver City\, CA. \nJoin Authors Fatmata Jalloh (My Beautiful Son)\, CJ Charles (My Mother is a Superhero)\, Tyonie Patterson (Tamia T. Scott Series)\, Latrice McGlothin (Hello Coco!)\, Alexus Mozell (I Know I Can)\, Crystal Hawkins & Ingrid Estrada-Darley (Our Los Angeles) for Black Children’s Book Week Los Angeles 2024. \n 
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/black-childrens-book-week-los-angeles-2024/
LOCATION:VA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Malik Books":MAILTO:malik@malikbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T130000
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SUMMARY:"Oaklyn's Friends" - Author Reading
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Kelcie Russell’s Instagram. She will be reading her book “Oaklyn’s Friends.” \n 
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/oaklyns-friends-author-reading/
LOCATION:Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelcie Russell":MAILTO:Erinkelcie@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Storytime at EARTHAS farm & market
DESCRIPTION:Join us on March 2nd from 12:00-2:00pm at 4850 Moncrief rd Jacksonville Florida for a fun filled storytime with amazing authors.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/storytime-at-earthas-farm-market/
LOCATION:Earthas farm & Market\, 4850 Moncrief rd\, Jacksonville\, FL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T120000
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UID:10002291-1709380800-1709388000@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:Chosen Veterans Publishing Live Reading
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate Black Children’s Book Week\, Chosen Veterans Publishing is hosting a special event on Wednesday\, February 28th at 7pm\, and Saturday\, March 2nd at 12 noon. This event will bring together local authors from across the US to share their passion for reading\, discuss the art of being an author\, and emphasize the importance of promoting reading among boys and girls who represent diverse communities. \n 
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/chosen-veterans-publishing-live-reading/2024-03-02/
LOCATION:IG LIVE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T120000
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CREATED:20240225T023615Z
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UID:10002380-1709380800-1709384400@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:Black Children's Book Week: Story Time Series & Author Event at Three Avenues Bookshop
DESCRIPTION:Three Avenues Bookshop is hosting a special story time series to celebrate Black Children’s Book Week! During our story time series\, we will read some of our favorite books featuring Black children by Black authors. The grand finale of our story time series will include a special author story time with local Chicagoland author\, Malcolm Newsome! Malcolm is a Black children’s book author who just came out with a new book called Sydney’s Big Speech\, which he will be reading on Saturday\, March 2.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/black-childrens-book-week-story-time-series-author-event-at-three-avenues-bookshop/2024-03-02/2/
LOCATION:Three Avenues Bookshop\, 3009 N Southport Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Three Avenues Bookshop":MAILTO:threeavenuesbookshop@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T113000
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CREATED:20240211T013635Z
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UID:10002322-1709379000-1709391600@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:Storytime with Tee!
DESCRIPTION:The Printed Word Bookstore and the Great I Am will be partnering together for the second year to host an afternoon of books\, readings by local authors\, and crafts! Come join us and bring a friend!
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/storytime-with-tee/
LOCATION:The Printed Word\, 5901 Churchland Blvd\, PORTSMOUTH\, VA\, 23703\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Printed Word Bookstore":MAILTO:printedwordbookstore@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T190000
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CREATED:20240110T155103Z
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UID:10002261-1709377200-1709406000@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:Black Literacy Book Fair “Youth Edition”
DESCRIPTION:Black Literacy Book Fair is a celebration of Black voices in literature. Patrons are free to enjoy our range of books\, from riveting novels to captivating children’s books\, all while enjoying free face painting and a toddler corner. There will also be live readings that brings stories to life. The event will also have Minitel as a special feature\, adding even more excitement to our event! It’s a day dedicated to honouring culture\, fostering a love for reading\, and creating cherished moments.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/black-literacy-book-fair-youth-edition/
LOCATION:Jamaica Canadian Association\, 995 Arrow Rd\, North York\, ON M9M 2Z5\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M9M 2Z5\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Manifest Bookstore":MAILTO:manifestbookstores@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T101405
CREATED:20240218T052443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240218T052443Z
UID:10002349-1709377200-1709388000@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:Black Children’s Literacy Festival
DESCRIPTION:Do you remember the first book you fell in love with and saw yourself in? \nOn March 2\, 2024 from 11am and 2pm please\, join us for a day where we celebrate reading\, black creatives and children’s literacy. You’ll also have an opportunity to participate in fun activities\, hear new and unique stories with positive representations of black individuals and essential literary resources. As at all of our events\, you will be able to meet with our academic coach Excellence Within Reach or our tutor from Higher Hopes Tutoring for a 10 minute consultation of your education needs.\nCome continue the celebration of love\, learning and literacy at our upcoming literacy festival! Meet and support local authors\, stick around for readings and crafts and join us in revering a love of reading! 📚 We are excited to announce a line up of awesome black authors that will be highlighted on this day! Join this event to meet them all!
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/black-childrens-literacy-festival/
LOCATION:Excellence Within Reach\, 3030 greenmount avenue\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21218\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Excellence Within Reach":MAILTO:greenmount@excellencewithinreach.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T130000
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UID:10002275-1709377200-1709384400@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:Leaders are Readers featuring Dr. Artika Tyner: The Future is Female
DESCRIPTION:Bring the family and join us for our Leaders are Readers event which inspires young readers with author read-alouds and book giveaways. \nThe free event takes place at Rondo Community Library from 11 am – 1 pm on Saturday\, March 2nd. \nExplore the achievements of women throughout history with four books from the Future is Female series. Immerse yourself in this captivating collection that honors the significant contributions of women\, showcasing their enduring influence and ongoing efforts to bring about positive change. The March Leaders are Readers titles by Dr. Artika R. Tyner include: \n\nChangemakers in Activism\nChangemakers in Business\nChangemakers in Government\nChangemakers in STEM\n\nDr. Artika R. Tyner is a passionate educator\, an award-winning author\, a civil rights attorney\, a sought-after speaker\, and an advocate for justice who is committed to helping children discover their leadership potential and serve as change agents in the global community. \nDr. Tyner will be reading her book and be available for book signings and pictures afterward. It’s a wonderful opportunity to inspire reading and a love for books.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/leaders-are-readers-featuring-dr-artika-tyner-the-future-is-female/
LOCATION:Rondo Community Library\, 461 Dale St N\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55103\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Planting People Growing Justice":MAILTO:info@ppgj.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T101405
CREATED:20240202T170555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T074829Z
UID:10002302-1709377200-1709380800@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:Homegrown Storytime at Source Booksellers
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to host DeAnn Wiley\, illustrator and author of Homegrown. Join our storytime on March 2nd. We will be celebrating Black Children’s Book Week in store and online!
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/homegrown-storytime-at-source-booksellers/
LOCATION:source booksellers\, 4240 Cass Ave\, Suite 105\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Source Booksellers":MAILTO:alyson.sourcebooksellers@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T101405
CREATED:20240103T163621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T201101Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T101405
CREATED:20240225T023615Z
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SUMMARY:Black Children's Book Week: Story Time Series & Author Event at Three Avenues Bookshop
DESCRIPTION:Three Avenues Bookshop is hosting a special story time series to celebrate Black Children’s Book Week! During our story time series\, we will read some of our favorite books featuring Black children by Black authors. The grand finale of our story time series will include a special author story time with local Chicagoland author\, Malcolm Newsome! Malcolm is a Black children’s book author who just came out with a new book called Sydney’s Big Speech\, which he will be reading on Saturday\, March 2.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/black-childrens-book-week-story-time-series-author-event-at-three-avenues-bookshop/2024-03-02/1/
LOCATION:Three Avenues Bookshop\, 3009 N Southport Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Three Avenues Bookshop":MAILTO:threeavenuesbookshop@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T101405
CREATED:20240218T052130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240218T052130Z
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SUMMARY:They Look Like Me! Book Fair
DESCRIPTION:Burlington Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Hosts Children’s Book Fair \n(Burlington\, NC) –  At their upcoming Book Fair\, “They Look Like Me!” on Saturday\, March 2nd\, the Burlington Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority\, Incorporated will celebrate authors of color and emphasize the importance of literacy. \nThe National Library Project was the Sorority’s first national project\, beginning in 1937 in Franklin County\, North Carolina. The Burlington Alumnae Chapter reimagined the project locally in 2023 by providing 22 books to multiple elementary schools in Alamance and Caswell Counties. This year the Chapter will host a book fair where community members will have the opportunity to meet more than 15 authors of color and learn about countless literacy resources. Book donations will be accepted for local elementary schools in an effort to diversify their school libraries. The event will also feature live painting by Aleesha Morgan\, a performance by I.A.M.M. Dance Company\, and an appearance by Greensboro’s Poet Laureate\, Josephus Thompson\, III. The event is cosponsored by 17 local businesses\, agencies\, and organizations. The Burlington Alumnae Chapter has been servicing the Alamance County and Caswell County communities since 1988.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/they-look-like-me-book-fair/
LOCATION:North Park\, 849 Sharpe Road\, Burlington\, NC\, 27217\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Burlington Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority%2C Inc.":MAILTO:sherea.burnett@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T101405
CREATED:20240201T192733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T183142Z
UID:10002299-1709373600-1709386200@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:Black Children Book Week - Lexington\, KY
DESCRIPTION:We are hosting a week of virtual book readings from 2/25-3/1\, and then ending the week on 3/2 with an in person reading event for different age groups ranging from 1-12 years of age. We will also have African American professionals from the community reading the virtual readings as well as in person. The flyer I am attaching is just for the in person event.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/black-children-book-week-lexington-ky/
LOCATION:Int’l Book Project\, 1440 Delaware Avenue\, Lexington\, KY\, 40502\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Book Club - Lexington":MAILTO:Ada16232@icloud.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T101405
CREATED:20240218T053228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240218T053228Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Black Children's Book Week with the New Worlds Reading Initiative
DESCRIPTION:Build Your Home Library & Create A Love For Reading \nJoin New Worlds Reading Regional Partner\, the Phyllis Wheatley Rise to Read Campaign\, for a fun-filled literacy event celebrating Black Children’s Book Week. \n\nFree and exciting books for your child to take home\nInteractive literacy games and activities\nCreative arts and crafts\nFree breakfast provided\n\nRegistration required via http://tinyurl.com/37fsvp53. \nThe event takes place at the Enoch Davis Recreation Center which is located at 1111 18th Ave. S. \nNew Worlds Reading is the first-of-its-kind state program that helps eligible Florida students in VPK through fifth grade grow their home libraries and encourage a love of reading with monthly deliveries of free books and activities. \nBlack Children’s Book Week is a global celebration of Black children and the people who ensure Black children are represented in books and other children’s media. \nFor more information\, call 727-892-5296 or email spark@stpete.org.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/celebrate-black-childrens-book-week-with-the-new-worlds-reading-initiative/
LOCATION:Enoch Davis Center\, 1111 18th Ave. S>\, St. Petersburg\, 33712\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. Petersburg Library System":MAILTO:mandy.morris@stpete.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240302T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T101405
CREATED:20240203T210330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240203T210330Z
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SUMMARY:Special Author Storytime with Phelicia Lang at Hercules Library
DESCRIPTION:Join your friends at Hercules Library for music\, rhymes\, flannel board stories\, and book-centered fun! This week\, we are celebrating Black Children’s Book Week with special guest\, local author & educator Phelicia Lang! Enjoy some of the newest books from her Tay series celebrating the adventures of a confident\, kind\, young Black boy and his friends. \nWe’ll have two identical back-to-back storytimes with limited space in each:\n10:00-10:30am in the Children’s Library (limited to 75 attendees)\n10:30-11:00am in the Large Conference Room (limited to 65 attendees) \nLibrary storytime is a great way to help young children develop their early literacy and social skills while building a lifelong love of learning. Plus\, it’s a lot fun! \nBest for children ages 5 and younger with a caregiver\, but all ages and abilities are welcome.\nFor special accommodations\, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/special-author-storytime-with-phelicia-lang-at-hercules-library/
LOCATION:Hercules Library\, 109 Civic Drive\, Hercules\, CA\, 94547\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T101405
CREATED:20240210T153904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T155023Z
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SUMMARY:Dover Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority\, Inc. Celebrates Black Children's Book Week
DESCRIPTION:Dover Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority\, Inc. Arts and Letters Committee : Facebook Live Interactive Reading with Black Authors in and Surrounding Dover\, Delaware.  Live reading of book\, Q&A with author\, and book giveaway.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/black-childrens-book-week/2024-03-01/
LOCATION:Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dover Alumnae Chapter- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority%2C Inc.":MAILTO:dac.artsletters@doverdeltas.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240301T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240301T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T101405
CREATED:20240218T052035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240218T052035Z
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SUMMARY:Pages of Pride: Black Children’s Book Week
DESCRIPTION:We are celebrating Black children’s book week! We will be reading four Black authored books in English and American Sign Language. Join us for a fun night of reading\, snacks\, arts and crafts\, and raffles. Free gifts for the first 30 kids that attend. Interpreters provided.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/pages-of-pride-black-childrens-book-week/
LOCATION:Civil Rights Institute\, 3933 Mission Inn Avenue Suite 103\, Riverside\, CA\, 92501\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Black Deaf Project":MAILTO:blackdeafproject@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T101405
CREATED:20240221T193604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T193604Z
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SUMMARY:ASHEVILLE CELEBRATE BLACK CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK!
DESCRIPTION:Join Read 2 Succeed at the Pisgah View Community Center in West Asheville for an awesome celebration of Black Children’s Book Week. In addition to free dinner\, games\, prizes\, music\, and books\, featured guest and author of “What Should I Be When I Grow Up” Dantavius Washington\, will be on site to share his book and talk with students. Don’t miss this fun community event!
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/asheville-celebrate-black-childrens-book-week/
LOCATION:Pisgah View Community Center\, 1 Granada Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Read To Succeed":MAILTO:toshia.sitton@r2sasheville.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T101405
CREATED:20240221T201453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T201453Z
UID:10002372-1709296200-1709299800@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:Mocha Moms Brooklyn Chapter's Lunch & Learn: Developing & Supporting Strong Readers
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of “Black Children’s Books Week\,” the topic for Mocha Moms Brooklyn Chapter’s virtual Lunch ‘n Learn is Literacy– hear from a preschool director\, literacy coach\, and a reading/literacy advocate about how to effectively support and encourage our readers\, regardless of age. This panel discussion will explore how to support young children who haven’t started to read yet (newborn- preschool)\, how to support the development of strong literacy skills (preschool- elementary)\, and how to encourage both our struggling readers and our strong readers (remedial vs enrichment opportunities for all grades). Stay afterwards for the daytime Sister Social\, to ask questions\, and connect with other mothers of color. This event is open to Mochas and non-Mocha Moms\, so feel free to share with your network.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/mocha-moms-brooklyn-chapters-lunch-learn-developing-supporting-strong-readers/
LOCATION:Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mocha Moms Brooklyn Chapter":MAILTO:brooklyn@mochamoms.org
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