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Read Across Ghana
2024-02-19 05:00 - 2024-04-30 05:00 (America/New_York) | St Augustines Anglican School, P.O.BOX 292, Akwatia-Line, Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana
Read Across Ghana is a literacy education promotion organized by Girls Education Initiative Ghana (GEIG).
This event will be in two folds (Reading with school children and a book drive).
Reading with school children will be done with our partner schools in the Greater Accra, Ashanti Region, and Northern Region of Ghana.
The second part, the book drive, is a donation exercise across Ghana and Western countries. GEIG will be using this avenue to solicit reading books from our partners and well-wishers both local and abroad to donate books which will be donated to various schools where literacy education is low.
The event forms part of activities to commemorate GEIG’s 10th Anniversary celebration scheduled for March 2024, commemorating black authors and literature to enable the school children to appreciate their race. Also, it is to appreciate Ghana’s First President, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s legacy on education.

Black Children’s Book Week Read-A-Thon
2024-02-25 - 2024-03-02 | Online Event
📚✨ Get ready to dive into the magic of Black Children’s Book Week with our exclusive Read-a-Thon happening from Feb 25 to Mar 2, 2024! To celebrate, I’m hosting a FREE event with amazing prizes up for grabs! 🎉
Here’s how to join the fun:
1️⃣ Register your kiddo below for a chance to participate.
2️⃣ From Feb 25 to Mar 2, encourage your child to read a book by a black author or illustrator every day.
3️⃣ Share their reading journey EVERYDAY on Instagram, post a pic or video daily, tag Author @itsjustshay and use #BlackBookWeekRead for a shot at winning fantastic prizes!
🎁 Prizes include:
• $25 Amazon Gift Card 🛍️
• $25 Barnes & Noble Gift Card 📖
• Little Reader Gift Basket 🎁
Hold your breath for the Grand Prize reveal! 🏆 One lucky kid will be featured in my upcoming book launching later this year! 📢 Let’s celebrate diversity in literature and create lasting memories together. Don’t miss out—register now and let the reading adventure begin! 🚀📖 #BlackChildrensBookWeek #ReadAThon #DiverseBooks #GiveawayAlert

Extraordinary Heroes
2024-02-25 08:00 - 2024-02-27 17:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Celebrating black authors, trailblazers and black books highlighted. An Instagram live series.

Black Children’s Book Week Read-A-Thon With B.A.M
2024-02-25 08:00 - 2024-03-03 17:00 (America/Chicago) | online
This Black History Month B.A.M strives to do more than just share interesting facts. We would like to actually educate our youth on the struggles, trials and triumphs of our people. This year we will be hosting an event in support of the #blackchildrensbookweek. During the week of February 25, 2024 – March 2, 2024 we encourage our youth to read books by black authors. In addition to reading books by black authors, there are various activities that your child can do to earn a bingo. Completing both the reading tracker and the bingo tracker could allow your child a chance to win a prize. There will be three prize given a $100 gift card a $50 gift card and a $25 gift card to our local black owned bookstore (for first, second and third place) in small acknowledgment awards for the remainder of the children who participated. I hope many sign up 😊.

HomeBound Hunt Extravaganza
2024-02-25 08:00 - 2024-03-03 23:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
In this virtual scavenger hunt, participants become intrepid explorers of the imagination, delving into the rich worlds of literature while engaging in exciting activities designed to spark creativity, curiosity, and a love for reading.
How It Works:
Each day, families select a book from a range of categories and embark on a quest to uncover its hidden treasures. From mysterious mysteries to fantastical realms, every book promises a new and exhilarating adventure!
Throughout the week, participants will:

Explore: Dive into the chosen book as a family, discovering its wonders and unraveling its secrets together.
Create: Let your imagination soar with creative activities inspired by the book, from crafting characters to designing alternate endings.
Hunt: Put your sleuthing skills to the test with a thrilling scavenger hunt, hunting for clues and solving puzzles related to the book’s themes.
Share: Connect with fellow adventurers in a virtual space, sharing your discoveries, insights, and artistic creations for all to enjoy.

Join the Expedition:
Explorer’s Book Quest is open to families with children of all ages, inviting them to embark on a literary adventure that sparks imagination, fosters creativity, and cultivates a lifelong love for reading.
So, gather your compass, pack your imagination, and get ready to embark on the journey of a lifetime with Explorer’s Book Quest!

Black Children's Books Oklahoma
2024-02-25 18:00 - 2024-03-02 20:00 (America/New_York) | VA
Sunday kicks off BCBW at Back to My Roots Fashion Show. Author Presentation at different metropolitan libraries: 6pm-7pm Monday: Belle Isle, Tuesday Del City, Wednesday Ralph Elision, Thursday Midwest City, Friday Moore. If increment weather, we will be virtual on zoom. Saturday conclude the week with Book Fair Expo at Metro Tech 12 to 4.

Hertford County Public Library Celebrates Black Children's Book Week
2024-02-26 10:00 - 2024-03-02 14:00 (America/New_York) | Hertford County Public Library, 303 W Tryon St, Winton, NC, 27986, United States
We are partnering with Vito & Sons Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria for Black Children’s Book Week ! February 26 – March 2

Kids age 5 – 10 earn a $5 discount off a kids meal! Come to the library, read an African American children’s book and complete a short review. Return to the circulation desk and a staff member will complete the $5 discount certificate (one per child).

Free Virtual Visit with RaQia Lowo - Author of Weekend and Zay: Saturday School!
2024-02-27 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online Event
In honor of Black History Month and Black Children’s Book Week (2/25 – 3/2/24), I am offering 3 Free Virtual Author Visits for Weekend and Zay: Saturday School! This event is open to schools, libraries, and community centers!

Lit Mornings w/ The Amazing Corner
2024-02-27 10:00 - 22:30, 2024-02-28 10:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Free Virtual Black children’s Book Readings hosted by The Amazing Corner & featuring Tanerra Willis & The Exclusive Amazing Author Member Group

Bridging The Gap: Ensuring Diverse Books Reach All Children
2024-02-27 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | VA
A conversation between three British African authors/publishers aiming to reach as many young readers as possible with diverse books. Louisa Olafuyi (@kundakids), Madeline Wilson-Ojo (@madelinewbooks) and Kamapala Chukwuka (@kamapala_c) meet again to discuss the rewards and challenges that come with writing and distributing children’s literature that feature predominantly African characters.
This is a must-attend online event for children’s authors, educators, librarians, parents and everybody interested in seeing more diverse books on children’s shelves.
Come and join us on IG Live for this inspiring and educational conversation on Tuesday 27th February at 12pm GMT.

Black Women Arts & Writing
2024-02-27 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | online
Explore your creativity with Black Women Arts & Writing! Join us for a book giveaway, art activities, and artist downloads on February 27, 2024. Let your creativity flow! Join in on an art activity inspired by the book on Black Women artists and their stories!
“Cursive Writing African American Women Artists A to Z”

Story and Craft - Reading All Because You Matter and making a collage
2024-02-27 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 13651 E. McNichols, 13651 E. McNichols, Detroit, MI, 48205, United States
Ages 3 and up. Join us for a great book, a fun craft and a snack to celebrate Black Children’s Book Week!!

Potty-Training Day Series Book Launch
2024-02-27 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Railroad Book Depot, 485 Railroad Ave, Pittsburg, CA, 94565, United States
Attention parents, guardians and caregivers! 📣 Join us on Tuesday, February 27th as Railroad Book Depot hosts the Book Launch for the “Potty-Training Day” books series. Akilah Trinay and Ziana T. Washington will read and sign autographed copies of their 2nd edition co-authored book! “Potty-Training Day: For Boys” is now available for male tots. 🚽📚 This is an amazing opportunity to meet these talented authors and learn some tips and tricks on potty-training your little ones. Don’t miss out, mark your calendars and join us for this exciting event! 🎉

Potty-training is not a one-size-fits-all process, everyone experiences it differently. Potty-Training Day™ celebrates that space in between, where your little one is curious and ready, and as a parent, you are ready and yet scared of what a potty-trained baby really means.

Detroit Public Library: All Because You Matter Storytime & Collage Craft
2024-02-27 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 13651 E. McNichols, 13651 E. McNichols, Detroit, MI, 48205, United States
Celebrate Black Children’s Book Week with a Story and Craft. We are reading All Because You Matter and making a collage. All ages.

BCBW at West Haven CT. Library
2024-02-27 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | West Haven Public Library, 300 Elm St, West Haven, CT, 06516
Meet Tru and Kulture Roots, two amazing twins who love to share their culture with children all around the world! In their delightful book, you’ll get to know Tru and Kulture as they take you on an exciting journey to learn all about the African American Flag and the wonderful significance of their African American heritage.
First stop? A classroom where they had so much fun hanging out with their friends and explaining the meaning behind the colors on the African American flag. Through their charming storytelling, Tru and Kulture teach children about each color’s rich history and cultural importance, inspiring a sense of pride and understanding. Get ready to be inspired!
Coloring activities, stickers, giveaways, and a recorded topic discussion. Registration is required.
For registration or more information, e-mail asweeney@westhavenlibrary.org or call (203) 937-4233

The Epic Adventures of Super Skye and Titantrum Read-Along
2024-02-27 18:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | IG LIVE
Liberation is Lit is excited to host a read-along with Candace and Aria Jordan of their book The Epic Adventures of Super Skye and Titantrum on IG Live on February 27th! This event is for Black Children’s Book Week.

Calabash Village Celebration of Black Children's Book Week
2024-02-27 19:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Online Event
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.
Join us for 4 days of stories, songs, culture, and fun. Come see what adventures await in the village!!!!

Dover Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Celebrates Black Children's Book Week
2024-02-27 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-02-28 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Online Event
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.

Welcome Authors Elexene and Tashia Purnell to UPHC Small Steps Learning Center (Foley, AL)
2024-02-28 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | united pentecostal holiness church, 421 2nd Avenue, Foley, AL, 36535, United States
Welcome authors Elexene and Tashia Purnell to our learning center in February. They are a mother-daughter team who wrote a book, Xena’s Adventures, about a special giraffe!

Black Children's Book Week: Story Time Series & Author Event at Three Avenues Bookshop
2024-02-28 11:15 - 11:45 (America/New_York) | Three Avenues Bookshop, 3009 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL, 60657, United States
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.

Overtown Literacy Day
2024-02-28 14:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Center For Black Innovation, 937 Northwest 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33136, United States
Celebrate Black Children’s Book Week with Overtown Literacy Day!

Join us at the Center for Black Innovation for a special Overtown Literacy Day, in proud partnership with the Miami Dade Public Library. This event is dedicated to celebrating Black History Month and the joy of reading among young minds.

Date: Wednesday, February 28thTime: 2:30 PM – 5:00 PMLocation: Center For Black Innovation

Dive into the world of stories with our exciting lineup of activities:

•Book Fair: Browse a diverse selection of books featuring Black characters and authors.
•Read Alouds: Engage with local storytellers as they bring tales to life.
•Crafts: Encourage creativity with book-themed crafting sessions.

Overtown Literacy Day is more than just an event; it’s a movement to empower the youth through literacy and celebrate the rich tapestry of Black storytelling. Don’t miss out on this family-friendly event that supports the love for reading in our community.

Special Highlights:

•A curated selection of books that celebrate Black culture and history.
•Interactive read-aloud sessions to inspire and entertain.
•Creative crafts activities that complement the literary experience.

Come and enjoy an afternoon filled with literature, learning, and community spirit. Let’s honor Black History Month and the literary contributions of Black authors and illustrators together!

This event is free and open to the public. We look forward to welcoming you and your family to an enriching experience dedicated to literacy and heritage.

Library on the Go: Black History & Art in the Park!
2024-02-28 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | VA
Celebrate Black History Month and Black Children’s Book Week in 2024 by honoring African American artists and their contributions! Join us at Dr. Rev. JWH park for a special program highlighting influential painters, such as Alma Woodsey Thomas and the locally celebrated Florida Highwaymen. Children’s Librarian Ms. Tea will read excerpts from “Ablaze with Color: A Story of Painter Alma Thomas” by Jeanne Walker Harvey. Children can unleash their creativity with all supplies provided for make-and-take works inspired by Ms. Thomas’ techniques and the natural surroundings.

Write This! Interview with Children's Author Zariah Cherry
2024-02-28 16:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Black Children’s Book Week Virtual Meeting Space
Author Tonya Duncan Ellis will interview 11-year-old author, Zariah Cherry, winner of a writing prize at the inaugural Black Children’s Book Week event. Since that time, Zariah, who has dyslexia, has gone on to publish multiple books and be featured on television, at book stores and at book conferences. Join us on Instagram Live @tonyaellisbooks at 4 p.m. ET on February 28, 2024 to learn the secrets of this young writer’s success!

Community Reading at Boys and Girls Club of Bethlehem
2024-02-28 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem, 1430 Fritz Dr, Bethlehem, PA, 18017
On Wednesday February 28th children’s book authors Katarah Jordan & Veronica Moore will hold a community read aloud hosted by the Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem. Bring your children ages K-5 for a chance to meet the authors and ask your burning questions about what it takes to be a children’s book author!

Black Children’s Book Week Author Panel & Book Signing
2024-02-28 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | VA
Join the New Haven Club for our Black Children’s Book Week Author Panel & Book Signing. This event will highlight local Black women authors who are ensuring Black children are represented in books and other children’s media. We will discuss the process of writing and getting a book published, dispel myths, and empower women to tell their stories. Register today as space is limited!
Panelists will include: Patricia Bellamy-Mathis, Author of Down South for the Summer & Aspenne Colors the Neighborhood; Tangular Irby, Author ofPearl and Her Gee’s Bend Quilt; Charisse McCotter, Author of Ma Is The Pandemic Over?; and Rashia Schand, Author of Jumpstart Your Money Journey.

Kids Book Fest
2024-02-28 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Barnes & Noble: Bowie Town Center, 15455 Emerald Way, Bowie, MD, 20716, United States
Join us as we celebrate Diversity in Children’s Literature! This event will feature Read Alouds, Author Q&A and more!

Read Aloud
2024-02-28 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | VA
My name is Brittany Mone’t Robinon. I’m an Educator and Children’s book author for our special needs community. I will be doing read aloud for Black Children’s Book Week, with my mini book series.

Through the Mother’s Line
2024-02-28 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Online Event
Through the mother’s line 💕
Join Erica Asante, author of Threads of Me, and me, Sharnette Donacien, author of Ada’s Wash Day, on IG & FACEBOOK LIVE for a powerful conversation about matriarchal bonding, heritage maintained through family traditions and the power of strong identities for self empowerment.
Date: Wednesday, February 28th, 2024
Time: 7pm ET
