Sip Juice & Color History is a high-energy, joy-filled online celebration where creativity meets culture. Kids don’t just color — they explore inspiring stories from Black history, build vocabulary with fun Word-of-the-Day activities, and bring history to life through imagination and dramatic play. Each session blends storytelling, laughter, learning, and artistic expression as children use crayons, […]
The most exciting stories ever told are true events. When we learn about historical events, we might ask who and why, just as if we are reading a thriller! This book club, for children, ages 9-13, and their grownups, will look at events and people that we may not learn about in school, with the […]
Step into a storybook world with See Marcus Grow! For ages 4–7, this joyful program begins with a magical storytelling adventure, then blossoms into a hands-on craft inspired by the tale. Come listen, imagine, and create—because stories grow best when little hands and big imaginations get involved!
Author Yvette R. Murray will read her new picture book, Celebrate We Gullah Geechee at Buxton Books in downtown Charleston, SC. There will be activities for the young and the young at heart, and a few surprises. Come get a book and a snack and help us celebrate our culture!!!
Adventure awaits at the Book Fair Festival! We invite you to join us for an unforgettable journey through the power of imagination and words! Next Generation Academy Book Fair Festival 2026 hosted by Next Chapter Bookstore and Gift Shop. With a special shopping night Wed. Feb. 25th. Students will present a Black Wax Museum. Local […]
One of our goals at TPW Bookstore is to help our young reading scholars build their very own home libraries. We do this by making sure that at all of our kid’s literacy events, kids leave with free books. So, in honor or Black Children’s Book Week, we will be giving away free children’s books […]
Children ages 7-10 are invited to join us to explore lesser-known Black inventors, artists, and historical figures with books and activities. Please register for a reminder email.
"Little Listeners is a monthly interactive story time designed for young children and their caregivers, featuring guest readers, engaging stories, and hands-on activities that spark creativity and learning. Perfect for preschoolers and early learners. Bring your favorite stuffy or toy to make it feel even more like story time at home! In February, we will […]
Celebrate Black History Month with a special storytime for children ages 5–10! We’ll read an engaging picture book that highlights influential Black figures and stories of courage, creativity, and community. After the story, children will create a fun, hands-on craft inspired by what they learned to take home. This program encourages learning, imagination, and creativity […]
Phelicia Lang, local educator and author of the Tay and Friends book series, joins us for a Black Children's Book Week storytime! Phelicia will read stories about playful Tay and his science-empowered friend, Aleeyah, and kids can enjoy a Tay-related craft, too. Perfect for preschool aged children.