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My Name Is King: Virtual Read Aloud and Meet the Author
2022-03-04 18:00 - 18:30, 2022-03-05 14:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Online Event
My Name is King is a story told through the eyes of a Down Syndrome child. In this story, he describes his likes, dislikes, behaviors and remedies to counter his behaviors. Join King and Brie as they take you on a journey through a Down Syndrome child’s day!

The Ready Writer Podcast Celebrates BCBW
2022-03-04 18:00 - 2022-03-10 15:00, 2022-03-05 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online Event
During Black Children’s Book Week, Casey Bell, host of the podcast, The Ready Writer will interview authors of black children’s books.

February 27 2022 6pm EST
Nakia Montgomery

February 27 2022 7:15pm EST
P.J. Bass

February 28 2022 6pm EST
Tunu A Thom

February 28 2022 7pm EST
Chante Douglas
March 1 6pm EST
D.J. Strickalnd

March 1 7pm EST
Candice Okin

March 2 6pm EST
Takiyah Prowell

March 2 7pm EST
Yetter Jenkins
March 3 6pm EST
Elle Cole

March 3 7pm EST
Adia Johnson
March 4 6pm EST
Dr. Kimberley Biddle

March 4 7pm EST
Chante Miller
March 5 2pm EST
Lesanda Moore

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An Open Discussion: The Call for Black Children's Book Authors
2022-03-04 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Online Event
Curious about becoming a Black children’s book author? Join us for an open discussion on why the time is now to write your children’s book.
Although we are seeing more books with black children as main characters and that tell black stories, we still have long way to go to fill the gap that plagues the children’s book industry. Join two black authors/publishing consultants as they dive in to:

Why there is a need for more authors of color

Why it’s important that children see themselves in books

How we can change the current literary landscape

How to get published

The Radikal Readers Clubhouse (MEET THE AUTHORS)
2022-03-04 18:30 - 2022-03-10 19:30, 2022-03-05 18:30 - 2022-03-11 19:30, 2022-03-06 18:30 - 2022-03-12 19:30 (America/New_York) | Online Event
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.
Five 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!
SUPPORT OUR AUTHORS BOOKS
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Grand Feet
Written By Talina Hutton
Illustrated by Naafi Nur Rohm
https://grand-feet.square.site/
Madame Miraculous and the Messy Laboratory
Written by Miracleous Seays
Illustrated by Daria Vanokurova
Amazon
Nile’s Surprise Visit
Written by Ginger Smith
Illustrated by DG
https://nilesbooks.com
I am a KING
Written by Elizabeth Elliott
Edited by Kim Green
Illustrated by Shay Page
https://iamking1.com/
Mahalia and Malcolm (The Robinsons)
Written by Terance Shipman and Prudence Williams
Illustrated by Yvonne Abuda
https://www.teranceshipman.com or Amazon
The Radikal Readers Clubhouse is an online reading group whose mission is distributing books in low-income or literacy deprived communities

Black Children's Book Week Storytelling with LÄCA Bridges
2022-03-04 19:00 - 19:30, 2022-03-05 19:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Online Event
Celebrate the 1ST EVER BLACK CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK!!! Our beautiful Black children, our talented Black authors…Here’s how I’m celebrating. Join me from the comfort of your home while I bring to life some wonderful children’s books from Black authors of then and now! Tune in nightly to LÄCAInc (Linking Across Cultures and Ages) on Facebook Live for education, entertainment, history and fun!

BeYOU TV Presents: Black Children's Book Week
2022-03-04 19:00 - 19:30, 2022-03-05 19:00 - 19:30, 2022-03-06 19:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
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.

7 Days of Empowering Stories for Black Children!
2022-03-04 19:00 - 19:30, 2022-03-05 19:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Online Event
Join us for an extraordinary series of Seed of Melanin storytime videos as we celebrate Black Children’s Book Week with seven empowering stories!
Starting Sunday, 2/27/22, we will be premiering a new storytime video at 3 pm on our Seed of Melanin Kids YouTube channel each day.
Be sure to follow us on Instagram @seedofmelanin for a chance to win fun giveaways.

Jammies and Milk
2022-03-04 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Online Event
Jammies and Milk is a Story Time with local authors, Lakisha Tucker, Landon Clark, Salina Barksdale-Clark and Sherricka Carpenter Stanley. Book lovers are encouraged to grab their favorite snack, dress in their jammies and get ready for an online fun time while the authors read.

Piano-accompanied Read Aloud! - Honoring Scott Joplin
2022-03-05 08:00 - 2022-03-09 17:00 (America/New_York)
Enjoy this pre-recorded piano-accompanied real aloud of Stephen Costanza’s book, “King of Ragtime The Story of Scott Joplin.” Read by award-winning educator Jashonai Payne, with a performance of some of Scott Joplin’s compositions by award-winning pianist, Gil Scott Chapman!
About Jashonai Payne
Jashonai Payne is an elementary educator of 17 years. She is a National Board certified teacher who received her Bachelor’s in Psychology from Kean University and Master’s degree in Elementary Education from New York University. She has been a fellow of the National Writing Project, the Charlotte Teachers Institute, and the Yale National Initiative and has been voted Teacher of the Year for three years during her career. Her passion and career focus is Literacy education and multicultural children’s literature, in which children can read beautiful stories about the world and see themselves in the stories they read.
About Gil Scott Chapman
Gil Scott Chapman is a 31-year-old pianist, born and raised in the town of Westfield, NJ. He began his classical music studies at the age of 7 with Dr. Loretta Jankowski; where under her tutelage he won and placed in various piano competitions. Gil proceeded to earn his Bachelors in Jazz Studies–and Masters in Improvisation from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor)–where he also had the opportunity to study under world renown jazz pianists Geri Allen and Benny Green. He’s had the pleasure of participating and placing in various international piano competitions, in places such as South Africa, Switzerland, and England; and he currently enjoys spending six months out of each year performing in Northern Michigan at Mackinac Islands Grand Hotel.

Be Seen And Heard IG Live Series
2022-03-05 08:00 - 2022-03-09 20:00, 2022-03-06 08:00 - 2022-03-10 20:00, 2022-03-07 08:00 - 2022-03-11 20:00 (America/New_York) | Online Event
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.

Toonk's Hangout
2022-03-05 09:00 - 09:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online Event
This one is for the kids! Join Christie, founder of Gutted Fitness, as she performs a live demonstration of multiple methods children can use to practice self-care. For maximum benefit, prepare to be physically active and fully engaged in the process. This session will be fun, lighthearted, and the perfect ending to an exceptional week!
Brief Facilitator Bio: Christie is the founder and owner of Gutted Fitness: a safe space for Black people from urban areas to heal and (re)define what it means to be fit and successful in and out of the hood. Along with holding a graduate degree in Public Policy and Community Planning, she maintains the following certifications: AFAA-CGF, BOSU, CPR. She and our Editor in Chief are women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Saturday Morning Story Times With The Author
2022-03-05 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Ben’s Boyz Restaurant, 2711 Grandview Avenue, Greensboro, NC, 27408, United States
Saturday Morning Story Times With The Author is a monthly event held at Ben’s Boyz Restaurant in Greensboro, NC hosted by Next Chapter Bookstore/Gift Shop – Ben’s Boyz. This hour offers children of all ages to come in and have story times with local authors and engage in Q&A, along with activities related to their books. Book lovers and their families get to purchase signed copies of the books, take pictures with the and interact with these authors.

Timeline Talks: BCBW Edition📚
2022-03-05 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online Event
Join in as two moms discuss how the lack of representation for their black and special needs children motivated them to write and self publish their own books.
Author and mom, Chanita Stone tags in fellow author and mom Alexandra Sanchez to talk about having children with Cerebral Palsy and providing inclusivity for them and other CP Warriors in the books they read.

Story Time with Mother Dove
2022-03-05 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | North Austin Library, 5724 W. North Ave., Chicago, IL, 60639
Celebrate Black Children’s Book Week!
Please join author Theresa Hickman for a free, open to the public book reading of her debut children’s book: I Can… Just Try!
You don’t want to miss out on this event.
Mark your calendars and come join Theresa, Saturday, March 5th at 11am- 12pm for Story Time with Mother Doves Academy at the North Austin Library. Location is 5724 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL 60639.
There will be enrichment activities following the reading. Registration is required. Masks are required!
See you there!!!
I Can…Just Try!: I Can Just Try! is available on Amazon as well at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LGWWW4L

“Super Lucas” book signing and meet and greet
2022-03-05 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | DeMoir Books & Things, 739 N White Station Rd, Memphis, TN, United States
Reading and book signing with authors’ Alison Thompson and Lucas Thompson to celebrate Black Children’s Book Week.

Special Stories
2022-03-05 11:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York)
Inclusion and empathy are the crucial ingredients in picture books. In this episode of Special Stories, join author Tonye Faloughi-Ekezie as she shares a story from the Ugo and Sim Sim book series, the first world wide to feature a black main character with Down syndrome.
#neurodiversity #representationmatters

The Houston Area Celebration
2022-03-05 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Kindred Stories, 2304 Stuart Street, Houston, TX, 77004, United States
Houston, a Black Children’s Book Week Celebration is Coming!

We are excited to announce our Location for the Houston celebration!

@kindredstorieshtx Houston’s very own BlackOwned Bookstore!

Join us:
Saturday, March 5, 2022
1:00pm – 3:00pm

Kindred Stories
2304 Stuart Street
Houston, TX 77004

Look forward to seeing you there!

Featured Books:
“Daddy Shoo Them Away” by Rhea Simmons with @itkseries

“Mason Makes Money” and “Joseph the Great” by Candace Okin @candaceokinbooks

“Mommy, Am I Brown?” by Deandra Abuto with @candyyesbooks

We will also have The organization Books & Bubbles with Veya Henry

As the days lead up, we will share more details of each featured Author of the event.

Virtual Children’s Book Readings and Author Talks.
2022-03-05 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Online Event
This event will include a discussion with African-American writers, specifically children’s book writers discussing the importance black children’s book and literacy. The Author’s will also be reading from their book. The event is hosted at that black own bakery and will be available via zoom.

Chicago Soulful Virtual Book Fair
2022-03-05 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Online Event
Meet The author of I Am Black History from A-Z in the Metaverse! Children and their parents can enjoy book discussion, games and share your musical or poetry talent related to Black History. Just download the app in the link, create your avatar and join the virtual fun. 2pm CST or 12:00 noon PST

Penelope's Friends Read Aloud
2022-03-06 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
The Life of Penelope Book Series and IG account are hosting a three night event to introduce you to three brilliant NEW authors!
Penelope’s Friends Read Aloud

March 6, 2022, 4pm PST
Charisse Allen, author of Zeek and Dem’ Bones

Monday, March 7, 2022, 4pm PST
Tori Lucas, Author of Stevie The Shadow

Tuesday, March 8, 2022, 4pm PST
Kendra Thomas, Author of Kamari Loses A Tooth
