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) | DE
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) | DE
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) | DE
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

Dover Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Celebrates Black Children's Book Week
2024-02-28 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-02-29 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-03-01 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.

Chosen Veterans Publishing Live Reading
2024-02-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | IG LIVE
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.

Black Children's Book Week: Story Time Series & Author Event at Three Avenues Bookshop
2024-02-29 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-01 08:00 - 17:00 (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.

Lit Mornings w/ The Amazing Corner
2024-02-29 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

Black Children’s Book Week Storytime
2024-02-29 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | Denver Public Library – Hampden Branch, 9755 E Girard Ave, Denver, CO, 80231, United States
Join us for a special storytime to celebrate Black Children’s Book Week 2024. Stories, songs, and joyful fun for children with a guest storyteller. Books from Black content creators available to browse and resources provided to caretakers. Play time and snacks will be provided immediately following the program.

Storytime at Sharon Hill Library
2024-02-29 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Sharon Hill Library, 250 Sharon Ave, Sharon Hill, PA, 19079
Join author, Stacey Woodson for a storytime and celebration in honor of Black Children’s Book Week 2024 at Sharon Hill Library in Sharon Hill, PA.

Detroit Public Library: Storytime Featuring Black Children
2024-02-29 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | DE
Celebrate Black Children’s Book Week with a storytime featuring Black Children with a craft.

Preschool Storytime celebrating Black Children’s Book Week
2024-02-29 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Hamden, CT: Miller Memorial Library, 2901 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT, 06518, United States
On February 29, 2024, the Hamden Public Library’s Preschool Storytime will be celebrating Black Children’s Book Week. The storytime will feature songs, rhymes, movement, books read by a librarian, and a craft. In celebration of Black Children’s Book Week, all of the picture books will feature black children. Ensuring the representation of black children in the materials we present is one way to nurture and celebrate our community’s diversity.
The storytime will take place at Miller Memorial Library, 2901 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06518 at 11:00 AM. Registration is recommended but not required. Please visit https://hamdenlibrary.org/ or call 203-230-3770 in order to register.
If you have questions please call 203-230-3770 or email childrensdept@hamdenlibrary.org.

Free Virtual Readings w/ Sequoyah Sherrill-author of “We Need You Too”
2024-02-29 11:00 - 2024-03-01 13:30 (America/New_York) | Online Event
In HONOR of Black History Month & Black Children’s Book Week (2/25-3/2/24), I am offering FOUR FREE Virtual Author Readings/Visits! I am open to virtually reading at schools, libraries and community organizations. Please choose ONE time slot you are requesting along with the age/grade-level and name of your school, library and/or community organizations. Our book is best tailored to ages 6-11 years old. What better time than now to celebrate BLACK children and OUR stories and representation? Sign up now! Slots will be filled on a first come basis.

Storytime Celebration at Book Harvest Durham
2024-02-29 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Book Harvest Family Space, 2501 University Drive, Durham, NC, 27707, United States
Join us for a ‘Black Children’s Book Week’ Storytime Celebration!
This bilingual storytime will include a fun story and activities with special guest Author Frances Marie! Join us as we celebrate Black Children’s Book Week in honor of book representation!
Families will also have time to enjoy Book Harvest’s Family Space and harvest FREE books from our shelves to take home FOREVER!

About Us

Book Harvest is a nationally recognized, award-winning nonprofit organization which has provided more than 2.1 million books to North Carolina children since 2011. Our mission is: books for every child; support for every parent; literacy for every community.

This is My Story by Ayodele Olayinka Virtual Reading for Black Children’s Book Week
2024-02-29 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
Child author Ayodele Olayinka joins the Black Children’s Book Week with a reading of This is My Story. A book designed to help children face adversity. This event, hosted on Zoom is sure to bring fun and laughter while empowering children of all ages.

Kutest Kids’ Parents as Teachers Black History Month Celebration
2024-02-29 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | kids at play, 7201 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States
Come meet Black children’s book authors
Sit in on Reading circles
Book raffles
African dance class

ACSF PRESENTS: JASON REYNOLDS - LOOK BOTH WAYS: PROGRESS AND RESISTANCE IN CREATING EQUITABLE EDUCATION
2024-02-29 18:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Asheville-Buncombe Technical College, Conference Centr, 16 Fernihurst Drive, Asheville, 28801
Please join Asheville City Schools Foundation for an evening with Jason Reynolds and Asheville High/ SILSA high school student artists as they explore Looking Both Ways.
Doors will open at 6:15pm for our 6:30 student art show entitled Look Both Ways: How You See Me and How I See Myself . Participants are invited to stroll the art show while enjoying complimentary ice cream from The Hop and popcorn from Poppy Popcorn.
At 7pm, our first speakers will be student winners from our spoken word contest followed by a 40 minute presentation and reading from Jason Reynolds and a 20 minute Q&A.
There will be a book signing at 8:15pm for those who purchased the event/book signing ticket which will include the Jason Reynolds book “Look Both Ways”.

Laces & Pages presents an artful celebration of Black illustrations with Vanessa Brantley Newton!
2024-02-29 19:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | DE
Laces & Pages presents an artful celebration of Black illustrations with Vanessa Brantley Newton!
Do you remember the joy of your favorite childhood books? Ever thought about the impact the illustrations had on you?
Laces & Pages is going LIVE with Vanessa Brantley Newton, the illustrator behind some of your favorite books!
Join us to discuss why representation matters in children’s literature, and how Vanessa’s art is shaping a more inclusive narrative.
Agenda:
Learn about the importance of Black Children’s Book Week and how Vanessa’s work contributes to the celebration.
Discover Vanessa’s process of bringing diverse and beautiful Black characters to life on the page.
Laces & Pages, a black children’s online bookstore, believes that exposure to positive images of Black characters promotes positive self-image and self-esteem among Black children. Seeing characters who share their racial and ethnic identity helps them feel seen, valued, and proud of who they are.

Calabash Village Celebration of Black Children's Book Week
2024-02-29 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!!!!

Grams & Me Virtual Book Launch Party
2024-02-29 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Online Event
Join us for a special virtual book launch event on Facebook Live, coinciding with Black Children’s Book Week and the end of Black History Month! On February 29th at 8pm ET, we invite you to join us, the Johnson Family @realtorlarryjohnson @iamlynnjohnson, as we celebrate the release of our first children’s book, “Grams & Me: Always Together, Never Apart.” Devoted to turning our trials into testimonies, we wrote this heartwarming story to honor the legacy of our loved ones while also hoping to uplift and encourage others going through similar trials.
During the virtual event, we’ll share more insights into the inspiration behind the book as well as engage in meaningful activities to honor grandparents, including an expressive arts tribute and legacy building activities. Plus, don’t miss our special guest, a licensed clinical social worker, who will provide insights into how children process and understand grief, and learn practical tips for taking care of your little one while nurturing your own well-being.
Mark your calendars and join us for an evening of storytelling and reflection as we celebrate the power of literature and the importance of honoring family legacies. See you there!

Mocha Moms Brooklyn Chapter's Lunch & Learn: Developing & Supporting Strong Readers
2024-03-01 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Online Event
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.

ASHEVILLE CELEBRATE BLACK CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK!
2024-03-01 17:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Pisgah View Community Center, 1 Granada Street, Asheville, NC, 28806, United States
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!

Pages of Pride: Black Children’s Book Week
2024-03-01 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Civil Rights Institute, 3933 Mission Inn Avenue Suite 103, Riverside, CA, 92501, United States
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.
