Calabash Village Celebration of Black Children’s Book Week

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 […]

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Black Children’s Book Week: Story Time Series & Author Event at Three Avenues Bookshop

Three Avenues Bookshop 3009 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL, 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 […]

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Overtown Literacy Day

Center For Black Innovation 937 Northwest 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL, 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 […]

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Library on the Go: Black History & Art in the Park!

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: […]

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Write This! Interview with Children’s Author Zariah Cherry

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 […]

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Community Reading at Boys and Girls Club of Bethlehem

Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem 1430 Fritz Dr, Bethlehem, PA

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!

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Black Children’s Book Week Author Panel & Book Signing

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 […]