BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Black Baby Books - Black Children's Book Characters - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Black Baby Books - Black Children's Book Characters X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://blackbabybooks.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Black Baby Books - Black Children's Book Characters REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220227T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220227T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T013911 CREATED:20220124T010816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T010816Z UID:10001093-1645988400-1645990200@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:7 Days of Empowering Stories for Black Children! DESCRIPTION:Join us for an extraordinary series of Seed of Melanin storytime videos as we celebrate Black Children’s Book Week with seven empowering stories! \nStarting 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. \nBe sure to follow us on Instagram @seedofmelanin for a chance to win fun giveaways. URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/7-days-of-empowering-stories-for-black-children/2022-02-27/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Seed-of-Melanin-Black-Childrens-Book-Week.png ORGANIZER;CN="Seed of Melanin":MAILTO:seedofmelanin@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220227T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T013911 CREATED:20220213T181707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220213T181853Z UID:10001796-1645992000-1646514000@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Black Children Book Read Aloud DESCRIPTION:During the week of 2/27-3/5 (Black Children’s Book Week)\, my young children & I will be reading a children’s book out loud on TwitterSpace (audio social media) & Instagram. Daily at 8pmET. Follow @innodim on Twitter & IG to get notifications. URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/black-children-book-read-aloud/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/F7E6A545-54A5-4D6D-8694-DDA7001201F9-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Dr.Ijeoma Nnodim Opara":MAILTO:ijeomannodimopara@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220227T201500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220227T204500 DTSTAMP:20260417T013911 CREATED:20220202T034708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T161601Z UID:10001452-1645992900-1645994700@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Bedtime Story with Crystal Jordan DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black Children’s Book Week with Crystal Jordan! \nSave the Dates February 27\, March 2\, and 3. \nI will be hosting a bedtime story featuring my books! My books feature positive affirmations and Autism Awareness. \nI Am Auesome Series \nWith strong words of affirmation\, the I Am Auesome Positive Affirmations for Autistic Children Series aims to motivate children on the spectrum\, while they are becoming who they are meant to be. “I hope they’ll know they’re enough.” The power they possess does not require them to change to fit society’s norms. They are AUESOME. \nFebruary 27 –\nBedtime Story Time With Crystal Jordan featuring I Am Auesome Positive Affirmations for Autistic Boys\n\nMarch 2 –\nBedtime Story Time With Crystal Jordan featuring Just Like you\n\nMarch 3 –\nBedtime Story Time With Crystal Jordan featuring I Am Auesome Positive Affirmations for Autistic Girls\nAll kids need words of affirmation especially kids on the spectrums. I created this series for them. \nOrder here: \nwww.zachariahworld.com/iamauesome \nWhere to watch me Live here: \nYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTEYIrnc8q2oydZHAy0NhUA\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Crystaljordanthedesigner/\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamcrystaljordan/\nMy Website: https://www.zachariahworld.com/livereadings URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/bedtime-story-with-crystal-jordan/2022-02-27/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Pastel-Watercolor-Daily-Planner-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Crystal Jordan Zachariah World":MAILTO:crystaljordan@zachariahworld.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220228 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220301 DTSTAMP:20260417T013911 CREATED:20220128T195441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T195441Z UID:10001420-1646006400-1646092799@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Black Children's Book Virtual Read Aloud From The Museum DESCRIPTION:Authors\, Books and lots of reading fun!!! URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/black-childrens-book-virtual-read-aloud-from-the-museum/ LOCATION:Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Screenshot_20220127-180806_Gmail.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220304T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T013911 CREATED:20220127T154606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T050853Z UID:10001103-1646035200-1646424000@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/2022-02-28/ 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:20220228T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T013911 CREATED:20220228T064448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T064448Z UID:10001451-1646046000-1646049600@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Learn to Read-Aloud for engagement with literacy! DESCRIPTION:Each one\, teach one! Spread literacy by brushing up on your read-aloud skills with us @3kingvisions Billy Allen and @weareherelit Tiffeni Fontno. \nWe will discuss: \n\nThe importance of read-alouds to young children\nBook selection\nEngagement and much more!\n\nSet aside this Tuesday from 11-12 EST to drop by\, listen\, and ask questions at this IG Live event! \n  URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/learn-to-read-aloud-for-engagement-with-literacy/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screen-Shot-2022-02-27-at-10.05.40-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T131500 DTSTAMP:20260417T013911 CREATED:20220130T063054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T052728Z UID:10001422-1646053200-1646054100@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Read-Aloud Stories from Black Authors! DESCRIPTION:Please Join us on YouTube LIVE\, featuring Three Black Authors Children’s Book ! February 28 – March 2\, 2022 at 1pm! Tune in to the YouTube Channel: #Children Reading Books for Success. We will see you there!  Authors: P.J. Bass “Together with Dad! Andy’s Adventure-Filled Week!”\, Lisa Thompson “I miss my Teacher”\, and Natasha Carlow ” Mike Nero Superhero School”. See you there!! URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/read-aloud-stories-from-black-authors-2/2022-02-28/ LOCATION:Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Colorful-Kids-Preschool-Instagram-Post-940-×-788-px-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T153000 DTSTAMP:20260417T013911 CREATED:20220205T165957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220205T170134Z UID:10001456-1646060400-1646062200@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Author's Chat with Nina Sophia DESCRIPTION:To celebrate Black Children’s Book Week\, I will be hosting an author’s chat with Nina Sophia\, who is the author of The Adventures of Nina Sophia and My Name is Nina Sophia. The event will be on IG Live\, February 21\, at 3pm. @iamyetteryogi @the.adventures.of.nina.sophia URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/authors-chat-with-nina-sophia/ CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/51282DB0-.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="4DMV Kids":MAILTO:4dmvkids@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T013911 CREATED:20220202T033711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220227T222719Z UID:10001449-1646064000-1646067600@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Drag Queen Story Hour DESCRIPTION:Drag Queen Story Hour is a proud sponsor of Black Children’s Book Week! Check out our story hour with Felicia Minor and author A.K. Neer\, founder of Hark Press Books as they read I wish I were a Unicorn. \n\nDrag Queen Story Hour celebrates reading through the glamorous art of drag.  Our chapter network creates diverse\, accessible\, and culturally-inclusive family programming where kids can express their authentic selves and become bright lights of change in their communities. We envision a world where kids can learn from LGBTQ+ herstories and experiences to love themselves\, celebrate the fabulous diversity in their communities\, and stand up for what they believe in and each other.\nFelicia Minor\nFelicia “Fefe” Minor is most known for her involvement in the community and being crowned Miss Gay Supernova USA Newcomer in 2011. Felicia Minor is an aspiring drag queen\, entertainer\, co-host and producer. Entertainer\, social media guru\, makeup artist and co-host of Let’s Have A Fefe with Felicia “Fefe” Minor & Freddy Prinze Charming\, Felicia has been entertaining since 2007. She was crowned Miss Gay Supernova USofA Newcomer in 2011\, and it was all downhill from there. Since discovering foundation that matched her skin tone\, she’s been making a name for herself as one of the most creative queens in Arizona. She’s always willing to lend her talents to up-and-coming entertainers\, helping with pageants\, makeup\, and teaching the new generation of divas how to channel their own brand of fierceness\, reminding them\, and everyone else\, to “Rock their fabulosity!”\nA.K. Neer\nA.K. Neer (also goes by “Zen”) she/they\, is passionate about writing and producing books that include diverse characters within stories that encourage and empower young readers to know\, accept\, and be their authentic selves. With a special spot for marginalized children and inspired by their own kids\, they hope their books will bring awareness of emotional intelligence\, self-awareness\, and positive self-concept to readers of all ages. URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/drag-queen-story-hour/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/FEBRUARY-28.png ORGANIZER;CN="Drag Queen Story Hour":MAILTO:jonathan@dragqueenstoryhour.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T180000 DTSTAMP:20260417T013911 CREATED:20220128T195403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T195403Z UID:10001419-1646069400-1646071200@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Interview with Gloria Angelou DESCRIPTION:We have the pleasure of interviewing Columbus\, Ohio’s own Gloria Angelou about her “Daddies Too” book series on instagram LIVE. Join us! URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/interview-with-gloria-angelou/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/5A1CBC9A-2B03-443D-B58C-BBA40789784B.png ORGANIZER;CN="Leah Williams of Mimi&rsquo%3Bs Treats Boutique":MAILTO:mimistreatsboutique@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T190000 DTSTAMP:20260417T013911 CREATED:20220212T174809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T174809Z UID:10001792-1646071200-1646074800@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Reading Between The Lines DESCRIPTION:Join Self-Published Authors from HU (Tim Lee\, Melissa Boyd\, Brian Keith Harris and Stacey Woodson) for a discussion on strategies and tips for how to use books differently for lessons\, teaching guides\, and building a curriculum. URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/reading-between-the-lines/ LOCATION:Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Reading-Between-the-lines-1-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T013911 CREATED:20220219T151142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220219T151142Z UID:10001804-1646071200-1646076600@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Kidpreneur Author Panel DESCRIPTION:Join us all week as we hear from Kidpreneur Authors. On Wednesday\, our SPECIAL GUEST Veronica N. Chapman\, founder of Black Children’s Book Week will be joining us. Hope to see you there!!! URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/kidpreneur-author-panel/2022-02-28/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Panel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screenshot_20220219-000324_Canva-1-e1645283417625.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="National Association for Kidpreneurs":MAILTO:Info@kidpreneurcentral.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220306T150000 DTSTAMP:20260417T013911 CREATED:20220222T014023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T014023Z UID:10002144-1646071200-1646578800@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:The Ready Writer Podcast Celebrates BCBW DESCRIPTION:During Black Children’s Book Week\, Casey Bell\, host of the podcast\, The Ready Writer will interview authors of black children’s books. \n  \nFebruary 27 2022 6pm EST\nNakia Montgomery\n \nFebruary 27 2022 7:15pm EST\nP.J. Bass\n \nFebruary 28 2022 6pm EST\nTunu A Thom\n \nFebruary 28 2022 7pm EST\nChante Douglas \nMarch 1 6pm EST\nD.J. Strickalnd\n \nMarch 1 7pm EST\nCandice Okin\n \nMarch 2 6pm EST\nTakiyah Prowell\n \nMarch 2 7pm EST\nYetter Jenkins \nMarch 3 6pm EST\nElle Cole\n \nMarch 3 7pm EST\nAdia Johnson \nMarch 4 6pm EST\nDr. Kimberley Biddle\n \nMarch 4 7pm EST\nChante Miller \nMarch 5 2pm EST\nLesanda Moore\n \nThanks for being on the show \nInfo is below. You can click on link and sign up for a reminder\nThank you again \n  \n  \nTo Watch Videos Go To URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/the-ready-writer-podcast-celebrates-bcbw/2022-02-28/ LOCATION:Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/readywriter-bcbw.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="CSB Television":MAILTO:csbtelevisiontv@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220306T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T013911 CREATED:20220221T040551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220221T041818Z UID:10001833-1646073000-1646595000@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/2022-02-28/ 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/Chicago:20220228T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220228T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T013911 CREATED:20220225T034412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220227T140837Z UID:10001435-1646074800-1646076600@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Black Children's Book Week Storytelling with LÄCA Bridges DESCRIPTION: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! URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/black-childrens-book-week-storytelling-with-laca-bridges/2022-02-28/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/BCBW.png ORGANIZER;CN="LÄ%3BCA InC- Linking Across Cultures And Ages (LÄ%3BCA Bridges)":MAILTO:lacabridges@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T013911 CREATED:20220209T212704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T212704Z UID:10001471-1646074800-1646076600@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/2022-02-28/ 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:20220228T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T013911 CREATED:20220124T010816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T010816Z UID:10001094-1646074800-1646076600@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:7 Days of Empowering Stories for Black Children! DESCRIPTION:Join us for an extraordinary series of Seed of Melanin storytime videos as we celebrate Black Children’s Book Week with seven empowering stories! \nStarting 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. \nBe sure to follow us on Instagram @seedofmelanin for a chance to win fun giveaways. URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/7-days-of-empowering-stories-for-black-children/2022-02-28/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Seed-of-Melanin-Black-Childrens-Book-Week.png ORGANIZER;CN="Seed of Melanin":MAILTO:seedofmelanin@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T013911 CREATED:20220123T024209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220123T024209Z UID:10001091-1646074800-1646076600@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:“Read With Re-Re” DESCRIPTION:Hey Super Readers! Come celebrate the inaugural Black Children’s Book Week with Takiyah L. Prowell\, author of  “Re-Re The Reader”! We’ll be discussing the importance of reading\, host a read aloud of “Re-Re The Reader”\, and answer any questions you may have for the author. \nJoin us! \nMonday\, February 28\, 2022 \n6pm CST/7pm EST \nInstagram Live @ReReTheReader URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/read-with-re-re/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/4145E522-92D7-4466-9614-2D199031ECED.png ORGANIZER;CN="Takiyah L. Prowell":MAILTO:hello@faithwritenow.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T013911 CREATED:20220226T042951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220226T042951Z UID:10001442-1646074800-1646078400@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Writing and Illustrating for Black Children in Picture Books DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate Black joy in children’s literature with some of your favorite Black authors and illustrators. Learn what projects they’re currently working on\, why they write or illustrate for Black children\, and how you can support their work. Sign up below to register for this exclusive event. Only the first 400 sign-ups will be accepted. URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/writing-and-illustrating-for-black-children-in-picture-books/ LOCATION:Black Children’s Book Museum CATEGORIES:Panel,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/BCBW-Author-Panel-2-28-2022-IG-Post.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T013911 CREATED:20220216T173122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T173122Z UID:10001799-1646074800-1646078400@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Live with Parents of Black Children Authors DESCRIPTION:Parents of Black children authors will discuss what they did with their children\, intentionally and unintentionally\, that led to their children becoming published authors. URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/live-with-parents-of-black-children-authors/2022-02-28/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Neutral-Beige-Live-Talk-Notification-Instagram-Story-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Elyse So Powerful":MAILTO:info@elysesopowerful.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220304T190000 DTSTAMP:20260417T013911 CREATED:20220126T162317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T162317Z UID:10001102-1646074800-1646420400@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:BK Royston Publishing Authors Celebrate Black Children's Book Week! DESCRIPTION:Children’s book authors of BK Royston Publishing will be going LIVE on the BK Royston Publishing FB Page and YouTube Channel daily to celebrate\, support and show love for Black Children’s in our Books.  Let’s go! URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/bk-royston-publishing-authors-celebrate-black-childrens-book-week/ LOCATION:Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Rev.-Black-Childrens-Book-Week.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="BK Royston Publishing":MAILTO:bkroystonpublishing@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T013911 CREATED:20220211T024200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220211T024200Z UID:10001786-1646076600-1646076600@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Generation Health: A Legacy of Love Through Health Literacy DESCRIPTION:How familiar are you with health literacy? In this one-hour discussion\, three experts share their knowledge about it through several topics found in children’s books with diverse characters. Attendees will leave with strategies to not only increase their health literacy\, but also strengthen generational health among their families. URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/generation-health-a-legacy-of-love-through-health-literacy/ LOCATION:Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Conference-Panel-Promo-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Donica' Backett":MAILTO:media@familyhealthislit.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T013911 CREATED:20220215T203317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T203317Z UID:10001798-1646078400-1646082000@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Key Lessons in Self-Publishing Children's Picture Books DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re thinking about writing a children’s book\, have already written your story\, or have already published your book\, THIS FREE EVENT\, Live on Instagram on February 28th is FOR YOU! URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/key-lessons-in-self-publishing-childrens-picture-books/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IGLIVE_SELFPUBLISHING_FEB28.png.png ORGANIZER;CN="Danielle Marietta and Reesa Shayne Books":MAILTO:reesashayne@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T013911 CREATED:20220127T154606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T050853Z UID:10001104-1646121600-1646510400@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/2022-03-01/ 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:20220301T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T113000 DTSTAMP:20260417T013911 CREATED:20220218T192124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T192124Z UID:10001802-1646132400-1646134200@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Live Virtual Reading featuring Cindy J Cadet DESCRIPTION:Join us LIVE on Black Children’s Books Read Aloud YouTube Channel as author Cindy J. Cadet reads her book “The Brownie Kid Squad and The Best Day Ever”. URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/live-virtual-reading-featuring-cindy-j-cadet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Cindy.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220301T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220301T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T013911 CREATED:20220201T001500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T001500Z UID:10001445-1646136000-1646139600@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Kid Lit Dreams Open Doors DESCRIPTION:Wise Ink Creative Publishing cofounder Dara Beevas said\, “If you don’t follow your dream for you\, follow it for the person that dream is going to help and open a door for.” \nThis panel celebrates three Black women children’s book authors and how their mission-based books are changing the world for the better. \nJoin them as they share advice and encouragement from their experience publishing children’s books . . . and maybe even get inspired to write kid lit yourself. URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/kid-lit-dreams-open-doors/ LOCATION:Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/3122-at-200-p.m.-CST-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Wise Ink Creative Publishing":MAILTO:hanna@wiseink.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T131500 DTSTAMP:20260417T013911 CREATED:20220130T063054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T052728Z UID:10001423-1646139600-1646140500@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Read-Aloud Stories from Black Authors! DESCRIPTION:Please Join us on YouTube LIVE\, featuring Three Black Authors Children’s Book ! February 28 – March 2\, 2022 at 1pm! Tune in to the YouTube Channel: #Children Reading Books for Success. We will see you there!  Authors: P.J. Bass “Together with Dad! Andy’s Adventure-Filled Week!”\, Lisa Thompson “I miss my Teacher”\, and Natasha Carlow ” Mike Nero Superhero School”. See you there!! URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/read-aloud-stories-from-black-authors-2/2022-03-01/ LOCATION:Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Colorful-Kids-Preschool-Instagram-Post-940-×-788-px-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T013911 CREATED:20220131T010256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T010256Z UID:10001433-1646150400-1646154000@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Mini Code-Camp DESCRIPTION:Join me with your child to create a story using code/ programming. No experience needed\, and you will learn enough to continue coding with your kids. This is a live interactive 1 hour event in Google Meet with me- Elaine Griggs. I am a National awards winning STEM teacher. Children grades K-8 can either create or tell a story using animation and while learning to code\, supported by you. Increase interest in science\, technology\, engineering process\, and math by supporting your child to learn to code computers. Don’t just use technology\, be digital content creators while laying the foundation for learning computational thinking. URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/mini-code-camp/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:In-Person,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Logo-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="K12STEMClub":MAILTO:elaine.griggs@pembrokek12.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T180000 DTSTAMP:20260417T013911 CREATED:20220128T195323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T195323Z UID:10001418-1646155800-1646157600@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Interview with Latoya of Brown Hands LLC DESCRIPTION:We have the pleasure of interviewing Cincinnati\, Ohio’s own Latoya Turner about her “Brown Hands” book series on instagram LIVE. Join us! URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/interview-with-latoya-of-brown-hands-llc/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/39FA1A0D-00EA-4E85-A93F-B6FB1E601493.png ORGANIZER;CN="Leah Williams of Mimi&rsquo%3Bs Treats Boutique":MAILTO:mimistreatsboutique@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T013911 CREATED:20220219T151142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220219T151142Z UID:10001805-1646157600-1646163000@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Kidpreneur Author Panel DESCRIPTION:Join us all week as we hear from Kidpreneur Authors. On Wednesday\, our SPECIAL GUEST Veronica N. Chapman\, founder of Black Children’s Book Week will be joining us. Hope to see you there!!! URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/kidpreneur-author-panel/2022-03-01/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Panel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screenshot_20220219-000324_Canva-1-e1645283417625.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="National Association for Kidpreneurs":MAILTO:Info@kidpreneurcentral.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR