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SUMMARY:Bedtime Stories Featuring Crystal Jordan \, Jasmine Hawkins \, AJ Kikumoto \, D.M. Whitaker
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for bedtime stories and engaging activities during Black Children’s Book Week every night at 6:00 pm MST\, 7:00 pm CST\, and 8:00 pm EST. Each day\, you can increase your chances of winning prizes by listening to the daily keyword. You will need to listen for the keyword\, interact with the author\, and comment on the word in order to enter our big giveaway\, which will be held on Saturday night.\n\nWants to purchase our books: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2TEAUX5U4X6QT?ref_=wl_share\n\n\n\nFebruary 26 – March 4\n\n\nWatch Us Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0ZaavaJFXU…\n\n\nHere is our Schedule\nAll readings and days are 15 minutes to 30 minutes one author per day.\n\n\nEvery author day\, we can collect emails for a giveaway hosted by the author.\n\n\n2/26 Sunday – Meet and Greet the authors for 45 minutes\n2/27 Monday – D.M. Whitaker reading The Potty Monster: Girls Potty Training with Courage\n2/28 Tuesday – Jasmine Hawkins reading Jason Becomes a Hero\n3/1 Wednesday – Crystal reading Just Like You an Autism Awareness Children’s Book\n3/2 Thursday – AJ Kikumoto reading Uniquely Me: A Poem Celebrating Individuality by Sheryl Prince\n3/3 Friday – Create your own story\nPlease Purchase these books to be ready to write your own story.\n\n\n* http://www.amazon.com/Write-Your-Story…/dp/1959734008/\n\n\n* http://www.amazon.com/Unicorns-Draw-Write…/dp/B0BTRMDMMQ?\n\n\n3/4 Saturday – Crystal reads I Am Auesome Positive Affirmations for Autistic Children: Autism Awareness Book\n\n\nThe big giveaway party. Full of Dancing Party will last 30 minutes\nThroughout the week we have a word for each day. They must comment on the word and each word is an entry. On Saturday we will do the spin the wheel.\n\n\nLive Stream powered by Stream Yard: https://streamyard.com?pal=4745915366113280
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/bedtime-stories-featuring-crystal-jordan-jasmine-hawkins-aj-kikumoto-d-m-whitaker/2023-02-26/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Crystal Jordan Zachariah World":MAILTO:crystaljordan@zachariahworld.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T190000
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UID:10002155-1677438000-1677787200@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:There Is A Black Children's Book For That!
DESCRIPTION:Here at Greenline Creative\, LLC\, we strive to amplify the Black voice and hold space for Black protagonists. During BCBW 2023 we want to shine a light to topics that may or may not be frequently discussed. We also want to highlight Black children’s books on the topics; some written by local and/ or independent authors.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/there-is-a-black-childrens-book-for-that/2023-02-26/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greenline Creative%2C LLC":MAILTO:alison@greenlinecreative662.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T180000
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SUMMARY:Books and Bubbles with Gabrielle - Celebrating Black Historic Figures in S.T.E.A.M
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Story Time with 11-year-old author\, Gabrielle O. Starkes! She’ll read stories focusing on characters in S.T.E.A.M (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Arts\, and Math). Each story will teach the listener about important historic figures in history who changed the lives of many around the world. She’ll even share an excerpt from her book and have a giveaway!
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/books-and-bubbles-with-gabrielle-celebrating-black-historic-figures-in-s-t-e-a-m/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gabrielle O. Starkes":MAILTO:gostarkes@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T180000
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UID:10002215-1677434400-1677437100@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:C4MK Black Book Week Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Black 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. This year Culture4MyKids is supporting Black Baby Books by sharing our favorite books and activities with you. Join us for a week of Black stories\, Black culture\, and Black joy.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/c4mk-black-book-week-celebration/2023-02-26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230226T153000
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UID:10002189-1677425400-1677430800@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:Dr. Towolawi Book Reading and Signing at The Loving Room Salon
DESCRIPTION:The Loving Room Salon \n2/26/2023 3:30 pm to 5 pm \nDr. Towolawi will be reading and signing her books: “Ayomide and Seyi’s Kitchen” and “Ayomide’s Train Ride To Graceland” \nPlant-based light bites will be served! \nRSVP via Eventbrite
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/dr-towolawi-book-reading-and-signing-at-the-loving-room-salon/
LOCATION:The Loving Room Salon\, 1400 20th avenue\, Seattle\, WA\, 98122\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T150000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Nurturing Amir Co. is kicking off celebrating Black Children’s Book Week by hosting a Virtual Story Time reading for our children’s book “I Know I Can”. I Know I Can is an book of empowering “I Can” affirmations for all young Black boys spotlighting African American men who paved the way for them to be anything they want to be. Registration for this event is free\, and at the end of the reading I will be doing a drawing for one lucky attendee to receive an autographed copy of my book! \n\nThis event will take place on Zoom\n\nWhen: Sunday February 26th\nWhere: Zoom (link will be sent to email provided week of reading)\nTime: 3pm PST\nRegistration link : REGISTER HERE \n  \n 
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/virtual-story-time/
LOCATION:Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nurturing Amir Co":MAILTO:info@nurturingamir.co
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T143000
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UID:10002185-1677421800-1677423600@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:Kidogo's Storytime Live!
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Museum of Science\, Boston for a storytime and crafts! Aunt Kay will read her book\, “The Shapes Family” and then the Museum of Science will lead into a fun craft project about shapes!
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/kidogos-storytime-live/
LOCATION:Museum of Science\, Boston\, 1 Museum Of Science Driveway\, Boston\, MA 02114\, Boston\, MA\, 02114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,In-Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kidogo Productions":MAILTO:info@kidogoproductions.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230226T140000
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CREATED:20221215T181420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T143125Z
UID:10002153-1677420000-1677427200@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Vibes with Ms. Love and Ms. Love on the Move
DESCRIPTION:Love\, Light & Learn Interactive Workshops are educational and fun-filled sessions! Virtual Vibes with Ms. Love is hosted virtually and Ms. Love on the Move is in person. Each workshop encourages comprehension\, literacy\, music\, and physical movement – all of which center around a story read aloud! \nOur read aloud is accompanied by a lesson that relates to the day’s literature. Following this\, the participants are given a chance to apply what they’ve learned through a reflective\, comprehensive activity and the session wraps up with an active\, movement component emphasizing the importance of physical activity and wellness. \n  \nVirtual Event: 2pm-3pm EST \nIn Person Event: 4pm EST \n 
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/virtual-vibes-with-ms-love-and-ms-love-on-the-move/2023-02-26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,In-Person,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Love &amp%3B Light Collective":MAILTO:totheloveandlightcollective@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230226T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230226T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074432
CREATED:20230103T173538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T173538Z
UID:10001814-1677420000-1677423600@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Youth Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you a teenager who dreams of becoming a published writer? \nIs songwriting a passion for a young person you know? \nDo you have a child who could benefit from engaging in creative writing as a means of self-discovery? \nJoin this live workshop where we will address all three topics in one session! Each segment will be spotlighted for 15 minutes (10 minutes for interactive engagement with a brief 5-minute Q&A period). \nAfter the workshop\, each participant will also have the opportunity to share any writing projects\, work samples\, or ideas via email and we will offer advice/suggestions/help offline throughout the duration of Black Children’s Book Week.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/virtual-youth-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Workshop For Authors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Levi&Toonk":MAILTO:leviandtoonk(at)gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074432
CREATED:20230118T143302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T193525Z
UID:10002164-1677416400-1677430800@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:HBCU Prep School x Black Joy Parade
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black Children’s Book Week with HBCU Prep School at Oakland’s 6th annual Black Joy Parade! Join us for a “meet & greet” and book signing with author Claudia Walker. Claudia is the founder of HBCU Prep School and the author of the book series\, The ABCs of HBCUs and The ABCs of Black Wall Street. We’ll be celebrating Black joy through Black books all day long!
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/hbcu-prep-school-x-black-joy-parade/
LOCATION:14th & Broadway (Oakland)\, 19th & Broadway\, Oakland\, Ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230226T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074432
CREATED:20230124T063717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T160330Z
UID:10002168-1677416400-1677423600@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:Black History Month/Black Children’s Book Week Event
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black History Month and Black Children’s Book Week with Black Lives Matter SPI at the African American History Museum! \nThree Black community leaders will read stories and speak to the attendees. Each child will receive a free book featuring Black characters to take home! We will also have a scavenger hunt to encourage children to check out all of the exhibits in the museum to learn more. \nIn addition\, many local organization are involved! Our local library will have a pop-up table to sign families up for a library card; The Kidzeum of Science will also host a table with coding tablets and other science related activities; and the League of Women Voters will have a table to register any families to vote that need to. \nWe are also collecting books from our wish list to give to the children\, and to restock our Little Free Libraries dedicated to Black authors! \nIf you are in the Springfield\, IL area\, please join us!
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/black-history-month-black-childrens-book-week-event/
LOCATION:N
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ORGANIZER;CN="Black Lives Matter SPI":MAILTO:SPIBLM@GMAIL.COM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230226T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074432
CREATED:20230217T215707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T215707Z
UID:10002238-1677416400-1677421800@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:Meet the Author: Family Paint & Sip
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black Children’s Book Week with Author Diane Davis and enjoy a Family style paint and Sip afterwards. This event is free and open to the public. RSVP is appreciated.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/meet-the-author-family-paint-sip/
LOCATION:Legler Regional Library\, 115 S Pulaski Rd.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T121500
DTSTAMP:20260418T074432
CREATED:20230118T145209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T145209Z
UID:10002160-1677412800-1677413700@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:Black Kids Belong in Books!
DESCRIPTION:I will host an IG live to express a Black children’s book that I read as an adult and how it impacted me.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/black-kids-belong-in-books/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading
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ORGANIZER;CN="Love for Words":MAILTO:polland@love4words.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230226T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230226T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074432
CREATED:20230215T022314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T022314Z
UID:10002223-1677409200-1677411000@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:Kyro's Preschool Adventure's: The Valentine's Day Disaster
DESCRIPTION:Meet me online with a parent or guardian as I read about a little boy named Kyro. \nKyro was looking forward to another great day in preschool until he realized that he had completely forgotten about the Valentine’s Day celebration!
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/kyros-preschool-adventures-the-valentines-day-disaster/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="LA Thompson-Jones":MAILTO:tjones@kyrospreschooladventures.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074432
CREATED:20230209T174841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T174841Z
UID:10002207-1677337200-1677340800@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:Storytelling with Muriel Johnson at Hercules Library
DESCRIPTION:Listen as expert storyteller Muriel Johnson shares thought-provoking\, animated true tales and folktales from around the world and the African diaspora. Muriel Johnson’s use of distinct character voices\, dramatic gestures\, and melodic refrains guarantee these traditional stories will stay with you long after the show is over. \nFor families with children ages 3+ \nThis FREE library program is sponsored by the Friends of the Hercules Library.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/storytelling-with-muriel-johnson-at-hercules-library/
LOCATION:Hercules Library\, 109 Civic Drive\, Hercules\, CA\, 94547\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Katy Buder Librarian":MAILTO:katy.buder@library.cccounty.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074432
CREATED:20230118T165239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T165239Z
UID:10002165-1677333600-1677340800@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:Black Children's Book Week Museum of Black Representation Exhibit Opening!
DESCRIPTION:Visit The Black Children’s Book Museum! Join us to celebrate Black Children’s Book Week and the power of Black representation! At our museum opening you will get a chance to tour the galleries in our Black Children’s Book Week Shoppable Virtual Museum of Black Representation\, where you can discover and purchase Black children’s books for the children in your life! \nBlack Children’s Book Week Sponsors are featured in our Black Children’s Book Week Shoppable Virtual Museum of Black Representation! \nImages from their books and products are on display\, accompanied by clickable information tags that direct you to their purchase page\, making it easy for you to support their children’s books\, products\, or services! \nYou will also hear from the authors and organizers who are hosting events during Black Children’s Book Week.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/black-childrens-book-week-museum-of-black-representation-exhibit-opening/
LOCATION:Black Children’s Book Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T150000
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SUMMARY:Sonny’s Long Walk Home-An Afternoon with Deya Jacobs-Adams
DESCRIPTION:Join us as author Deya Jacobs-Adams reads her book “Sonny’s Long Walk Home\,” talks about the writing and publishing process\, introduces us to Sonny Willis the puppet\, and teaches a song. Her message is simple “Always Believe I Can.”
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/sonnys-long-walk-home-an-afternoon-with-deya-jacobs-adams/
LOCATION:Ralph Ellison Library  2000 NE 23rd Street Oklahoma City\, OK 73111\, 2000 NE 23rd Street\, Oklahoma City\, 73111\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074432
CREATED:20230218T185338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230218T185338Z
UID:10002242-1677326400-1677333600@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:3rd Annual Read Aloud
DESCRIPTION:The Eta Nu Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority\, Incorporated is hosting a free read-aloud event on Saturday\, February 25th from 12-2 pm at the Center for Fiction (15 Lafayette Ave.\, Brooklyn\, NY). We will be reading children’s books celebrating Black and Brown characters and authors. There will be drawings and giveaways to support nonprofits at the event.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/3rd-annual-read-aloud-2/
LOCATION:The Center For Fiction\, 15 Lafayette Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217
CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,In-Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eta Nu Sigma Alumnae Sigma Gamma Rho sorority Inc.":MAILTO:Hbd.socialaction@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074432
CREATED:20230206T160625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T160625Z
UID:10002184-1677322800-1677326400@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:Kidogo Live! Read N' Game!
DESCRIPTION:Let’s read a book and then create a video game together at the Frugal Bookstore in Roxbury (you can Zoom in\, too!)! Kidogo Productions brings you Storytime with Aunt Kay and Breshna! Aunt Kay will read her book “The Shapes Family” then Breshna will help us create our own video game based on the book!
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/kidogo-live-read-n-game/
LOCATION:N
CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,In-Person,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2ReadnGame2023.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kidogo Productions":MAILTO:info@kidogoproductions.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230305T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074432
CREATED:20230209T175409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T175409Z
UID:10002194-1677312000-1678035600@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:Black History Month Book Drive
DESCRIPTION:This year for Black History Month we’re hosting our 2nd Annual Black History Month Book Drive in support of Black Children’s Book Week. Now until February 22\, 2023 participants can us the Kappa Sigma Book Drive Amazon List  (https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/16U1NTGJR06RZ?ref=cm_sw_em_r_un_un_JyublMwUlbe7p) to donate books for children ages 1-17 years old. Books should be delivered to Soror Jazmin McBride\, no later than  February 22\, 2023.  E-Mail us at kscommunityservice@gmail.com if you have any questions.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/black-history-month-book-drive-2/
LOCATION:N
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Book-Drive.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority%2C Inc.":MAILTO:kscommunityservice@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074432
CREATED:20230118T170403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T170403Z
UID:10002163-1677079800-1677085200@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:Library On the Go!: I Believe I Can!
DESCRIPTION:Meets Wednesday\, February 22nd @3:30 PM      Ages 5 – 9\n\nEach month\, Children’s Librarian Ms. Tea will drive the Library On the Go golf cart to a different Delray location for an engaging\, age-specific\, pop-up library program featuring themes of educational equity\, environmental and community care with curated Children’s books to enjoy.\n\nFebruary’s Library on the Go program celebrates Black Children’s Book Week (February 26 – March 4) and the limitless potential children have in life!\nThe program will feature empowering #ownvoices titles including “I Believe I Can” by Grace Byers and an interactive read aloud of “Thunder Rose\,” an African American tall tale by Jerdine Nolan. Additionally\, children will enjoy a “teach-in” of various hand games\, hula hooping and jump rope games by our awesome teen volunteers. A gift copy of “I Believe I Can” by Grace Byers will be provided for each child registrant! Meets outdoors at Catherine Strong Splash Park.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/library-on-the-go-i-believe-i-can/
LOCATION:Catherin Strong Splash Park\, 1500 SW 6th Street\, Delray Beach\, FL\, 33444\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/3242935C-F940-499C-B01F-31FCE59E7B48.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Delray Beach Public Library":MAILTO:tammeric.scurry@delraylibrary.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074432
CREATED:20230215T021149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T021149Z
UID:10002213-1676016000-1676048400@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:Bedtime Read Aloud
DESCRIPTION:Join me for a bedtime story! Join me as I read my very own book “Kid in the Q… What a Pandemic” and I Am Enough by Grace Byner. \nJoin me on Zoom! \nMeeting ID: 724 5375 8937 Passcode: s642u4
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/bedtime-read-aloud/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/3F61B8B6-146E-42AB-B23D-B38F0FBEA656-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230103T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230103T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074432
CREATED:20220209T212704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T212704Z
UID:10001780-1672772400-1672774200@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:BeYOU TV Presents: Black Children's Book Week
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Black Children’s Book Week Dear Beautiful Brown Girl’s YouTube Series\, BeYOU TV\, will feature Black Female Authors of Children’s Books. Each day throughout BCBW we will chat with a highlighted author where they will share their journey as a writer of children’s books and the impact their storytelling has had on their readers.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/beyou-tv-presents-black-childrens-book-week/2023-01-03/
LOCATION:N
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Podcast-images.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Dear Beautiful Brown Girl":MAILTO:info@dearbeautifulbrowngirl.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230103T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230109T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074432
CREATED:20220221T040551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220221T041818Z
UID:10002142-1672770600-1673292600@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:The Radikal Readers Clubhouse (MEET THE AUTHORS)
DESCRIPTION:Throughout the week of February 27th-March 6th\, Black Children’s Book Week celebrates incredible black children’s book authors who are planting seeds of love\, diversity\, inclusion\, and literacy in the lives of our super awesome and radical kids. \nFive of the most talented children’s book authors will be joining me on Facebook live in The RadiKal Readers Clubhouse for a candid conversation about their extraordinary books. This will be a wonderful opportunity to participate in a Q&A You don’t want to miss this!\nSUPPORT OUR AUTHORS BOOKS\n__________________________________________\nGrand Feet\nWritten By Talina Hutton\nIllustrated by Naafi Nur Rohm\nhttps://grand-feet.square.site/ \nMadame Miraculous and the Messy Laboratory\nWritten by Miracleous Seays\nIllustrated by Daria Vanokurova\nAmazon \nNile’s Surprise Visit\nWritten by Ginger Smith\nIllustrated by DG\nhttps://nilesbooks.com \nI am a KING\nWritten by Elizabeth Elliott\nEdited by Kim Green\nIllustrated by Shay Page\nhttps://iamking1.com/ \nMahalia and Malcolm (The Robinsons)\nWritten by Terance Shipman and Prudence Williams\nIllustrated by Yvonne Abuda\nhttps://www.teranceshipman.com or Amazon \nThe Radikal Readers Clubhouse is an online reading group whose mission is distributing books in low-income or literacy deprived communities \n 
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/__trashed-39__trashed/2023-01-03/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/the-radikal-readers-clubhouse-meet-the-authors1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Radikal Readers Clubhouse":MAILTO:Terrypreston51@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230107T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074432
CREATED:20220127T154606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T050853Z
UID:10001412-1672732800-1673121600@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:Be Seen And Heard IG Live Series
DESCRIPTION:Be Seen and Heard is a digital space dedicated to creatives who’s books and businesses support and affirm Black children and children of color.  I will be promoting my book\, “Liam’s First Cut” and hosting 6 other authors during the week to celebrate Black Children’s Book Week.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/be-seen-and-heard-ig-live-series/2023-01-03/
LOCATION:Online Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/image0-3.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Taye Jones":MAILTO:hello@tayejones.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230102T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074432
CREATED:20220209T212704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T212704Z
UID:10001779-1672686000-1672687800@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:BeYOU TV Presents: Black Children's Book Week
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Black Children’s Book Week Dear Beautiful Brown Girl’s YouTube Series\, BeYOU TV\, will feature Black Female Authors of Children’s Books. Each day throughout BCBW we will chat with a highlighted author where they will share their journey as a writer of children’s books and the impact their storytelling has had on their readers.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/beyou-tv-presents-black-childrens-book-week/2023-01-02/
LOCATION:N
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Podcast-images.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Dear Beautiful Brown Girl":MAILTO:info@dearbeautifulbrowngirl.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230102T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230108T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074432
CREATED:20220221T040551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220221T041818Z
UID:10002141-1672684200-1673206200@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:The Radikal Readers Clubhouse (MEET THE AUTHORS)
DESCRIPTION:Throughout the week of February 27th-March 6th\, Black Children’s Book Week celebrates incredible black children’s book authors who are planting seeds of love\, diversity\, inclusion\, and literacy in the lives of our super awesome and radical kids. \nFive of the most talented children’s book authors will be joining me on Facebook live in The RadiKal Readers Clubhouse for a candid conversation about their extraordinary books. This will be a wonderful opportunity to participate in a Q&A You don’t want to miss this!\nSUPPORT OUR AUTHORS BOOKS\n__________________________________________\nGrand Feet\nWritten By Talina Hutton\nIllustrated by Naafi Nur Rohm\nhttps://grand-feet.square.site/ \nMadame Miraculous and the Messy Laboratory\nWritten by Miracleous Seays\nIllustrated by Daria Vanokurova\nAmazon \nNile’s Surprise Visit\nWritten by Ginger Smith\nIllustrated by DG\nhttps://nilesbooks.com \nI am a KING\nWritten by Elizabeth Elliott\nEdited by Kim Green\nIllustrated by Shay Page\nhttps://iamking1.com/ \nMahalia and Malcolm (The Robinsons)\nWritten by Terance Shipman and Prudence Williams\nIllustrated by Yvonne Abuda\nhttps://www.teranceshipman.com or Amazon \nThe Radikal Readers Clubhouse is an online reading group whose mission is distributing books in low-income or literacy deprived communities \n 
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/__trashed-39__trashed/2023-01-02/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/the-radikal-readers-clubhouse-meet-the-authors1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Radikal Readers Clubhouse":MAILTO:Terrypreston51@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230102T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074432
CREATED:20220127T154606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T050853Z
UID:10001411-1672646400-1673035200@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:Be Seen And Heard IG Live Series
DESCRIPTION:Be Seen and Heard is a digital space dedicated to creatives who’s books and businesses support and affirm Black children and children of color.  I will be promoting my book\, “Liam’s First Cut” and hosting 6 other authors during the week to celebrate Black Children’s Book Week.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/be-seen-and-heard-ig-live-series/2023-01-02/
LOCATION:Online Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/image0-3.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Taye Jones":MAILTO:hello@tayejones.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230101T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230101T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074432
CREATED:20220209T212704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T212704Z
UID:10001778-1672599600-1672601400@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:BeYOU TV Presents: Black Children's Book Week
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Black Children’s Book Week Dear Beautiful Brown Girl’s YouTube Series\, BeYOU TV\, will feature Black Female Authors of Children’s Books. Each day throughout BCBW we will chat with a highlighted author where they will share their journey as a writer of children’s books and the impact their storytelling has had on their readers.
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/beyou-tv-presents-black-childrens-book-week/2023-01-01/
LOCATION:N
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Podcast-images.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Dear Beautiful Brown Girl":MAILTO:info@dearbeautifulbrowngirl.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230101T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230107T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074432
CREATED:20220221T040551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220221T041818Z
UID:10002140-1672597800-1673119800@blackbabybooks.com
SUMMARY:The Radikal Readers Clubhouse (MEET THE AUTHORS)
DESCRIPTION:Throughout the week of February 27th-March 6th\, Black Children’s Book Week celebrates incredible black children’s book authors who are planting seeds of love\, diversity\, inclusion\, and literacy in the lives of our super awesome and radical kids. \nFive of the most talented children’s book authors will be joining me on Facebook live in The RadiKal Readers Clubhouse for a candid conversation about their extraordinary books. This will be a wonderful opportunity to participate in a Q&A You don’t want to miss this!\nSUPPORT OUR AUTHORS BOOKS\n__________________________________________\nGrand Feet\nWritten By Talina Hutton\nIllustrated by Naafi Nur Rohm\nhttps://grand-feet.square.site/ \nMadame Miraculous and the Messy Laboratory\nWritten by Miracleous Seays\nIllustrated by Daria Vanokurova\nAmazon \nNile’s Surprise Visit\nWritten by Ginger Smith\nIllustrated by DG\nhttps://nilesbooks.com \nI am a KING\nWritten by Elizabeth Elliott\nEdited by Kim Green\nIllustrated by Shay Page\nhttps://iamking1.com/ \nMahalia and Malcolm (The Robinsons)\nWritten by Terance Shipman and Prudence Williams\nIllustrated by Yvonne Abuda\nhttps://www.teranceshipman.com or Amazon \nThe Radikal Readers Clubhouse is an online reading group whose mission is distributing books in low-income or literacy deprived communities \n 
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/__trashed-39__trashed/2023-01-01/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/the-radikal-readers-clubhouse-meet-the-authors1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Radikal Readers Clubhouse":MAILTO:Terrypreston51@gmail.com
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