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) | NC
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!!!!

Dover Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Celebrates Black Children's Book Week
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.

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!

Black Children's Book Week: Story Time Series & Author Event at Three Avenues Bookshop
2024-03-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-02 10:30 - 11:00, 2024-03-02 12:00 - 13:00 (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.

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.

Special Author Storytime with Phelicia Lang at Hercules Library
2024-03-02 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hercules Library, 109 Civic Drive, Hercules, CA, 94547, United States
Join your friends at Hercules Library for music, rhymes, flannel board stories, and book-centered fun! This week, we are celebrating Black Children’s Book Week with special guest, local author & educator Phelicia Lang! Enjoy some of the newest books from her Tay series celebrating the adventures of a confident, kind, young Black boy and his friends.
We’ll have two identical back-to-back storytimes with limited space in each:
10:00-10:30am in the Children’s Library (limited to 75 attendees)
10:30-11:00am in the Large Conference Room (limited to 65 attendees)
Library storytime is a great way to help young children develop their early literacy and social skills while building a lifelong love of learning. Plus, it’s a lot fun!
Best for children ages 5 and younger with a caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome.
For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.

Celebrate Black Children's Book Week with the New Worlds Reading Initiative
2024-03-02 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Enoch Davis Center, 1111 18th Ave. S>, St. Petersburg, 33712, United States
Build Your Home Library & Create A Love For Reading
Join New Worlds Reading Regional Partner, the Phyllis Wheatley Rise to Read Campaign, for a fun-filled literacy event celebrating Black Children’s Book Week.

Free and exciting books for your child to take home
Interactive literacy games and activities
Creative arts and crafts
Free breakfast provided

Registration required via http://tinyurl.com/37fsvp53.
The event takes place at the Enoch Davis Recreation Center which is located at 1111 18th Ave. S.
New Worlds Reading is the first-of-its-kind state program that helps eligible Florida students in VPK through fifth grade grow their home libraries and encourage a love of reading with monthly deliveries of free books and activities.
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.
For more information, call 727-892-5296 or email spark@stpete.org.

Black Children Book Week - Lexington, KY
2024-03-02 10:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Int’l Book Project, 1440 Delaware Avenue, Lexington, KY, 40502, United States
We are hosting a week of virtual book readings from 2/25-3/1, and then ending the week on 3/2 with an in person reading event for different age groups ranging from 1-12 years of age. We will also have African American professionals from the community reading the virtual readings as well as in person. The flyer I am attaching is just for the in person event.

They Look Like Me! Book Fair
2024-03-02 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | North Park, 849 Sharpe Road, Burlington, NC, 27217, United States
Burlington Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Hosts Children’s Book Fair
(Burlington, NC) – At their upcoming Book Fair, “They Look Like Me!” on Saturday, March 2nd, the Burlington Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated will celebrate authors of color and emphasize the importance of literacy.
The National Library Project was the Sorority’s first national project, beginning in 1937 in Franklin County, North Carolina. The Burlington Alumnae Chapter reimagined the project locally in 2023 by providing 22 books to multiple elementary schools in Alamance and Caswell Counties. This year the Chapter will host a book fair where community members will have the opportunity to meet more than 15 authors of color and learn about countless literacy resources. Book donations will be accepted for local elementary schools in an effort to diversify their school libraries. The event will also feature live painting by Aleesha Morgan, a performance by I.A.M.M. Dance Company, and an appearance by Greensboro’s Poet Laureate, Josephus Thompson, III. The event is cosponsored by 17 local businesses, agencies, and organizations. The Burlington Alumnae Chapter has been servicing the Alamance County and Caswell County communities since 1988.

UNVEILING DIVERSITY: AUTHORS' RECEPTION FOR BLACK CHILDREN'S BOOKS
2024-03-02 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Venture X Bethlehem, 306 S New St., Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
UNVEILING DIVERSITY: AUTHORS’ RECEPTION FOR BLACK CHILDREN’S BOOKS
MARCH 2, 2024 1030- 1230 PM
VENTURE X, BETHLEHEM PA
Featuring:
AUTHOR:
VERONICA MOORE
ROSIE’S SPECIAL GIFT
AUTHOR:
KATARAH JORDAN
IT’S HARVEST TIME

Homegrown Storytime at Source Booksellers
2024-03-02 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | source booksellers, 4240 Cass Ave, Suite 105, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
We are excited to host DeAnn Wiley, illustrator and author of Homegrown. Join our storytime on March 2nd. We will be celebrating Black Children’s Book Week in store and online!

Leaders are Readers featuring Dr. Artika Tyner: The Future is Female
2024-03-02 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Rondo Community Library, 461 Dale St N, St. Paul, MN, 55103, United States
Bring the family and join us for our Leaders are Readers event which inspires young readers with author read-alouds and book giveaways.
The free event takes place at Rondo Community Library from 11 am – 1 pm on Saturday, March 2nd.
Explore the achievements of women throughout history with four books from the Future is Female series. Immerse yourself in this captivating collection that honors the significant contributions of women, showcasing their enduring influence and ongoing efforts to bring about positive change. The March Leaders are Readers titles by Dr. Artika R. Tyner include:

Changemakers in Activism
Changemakers in Business
Changemakers in Government
Changemakers in STEM

Dr. Artika R. Tyner is a passionate educator, an award-winning author, a civil rights attorney, a sought-after speaker, and an advocate for justice who is committed to helping children discover their leadership potential and serve as change agents in the global community.
Dr. Tyner will be reading her book and be available for book signings and pictures afterward. It’s a wonderful opportunity to inspire reading and a love for books.

Black Children’s Literacy Festival
2024-03-02 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Excellence Within Reach, 3030 greenmount avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21218, United States
Do you remember the first book you fell in love with and saw yourself in?
On March 2, 2024 from 11am and 2pm please, join us for a day where we celebrate reading, black creatives and children’s literacy. You’ll also have an opportunity to participate in fun activities, hear new and unique stories with positive representations of black individuals and essential literary resources. As at all of our events, you will be able to meet with our academic coach Excellence Within Reach or our tutor from Higher Hopes Tutoring for a 10 minute consultation of your education needs.
Come continue the celebration of love, learning and literacy at our upcoming literacy festival! Meet and support local authors, stick around for readings and crafts and join us in revering a love of reading! 📚 We are excited to announce a line up of awesome black authors that will be highlighted on this day! Join this event to meet them all!

Black Literacy Book Fair “Youth Edition”
2024-03-02 11:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Jamaica Canadian Association, 995 Arrow Rd, North York, ON M9M 2Z5, Toronto, Ontario, M9M 2Z5, Canada
Black Literacy Book Fair is a celebration of Black voices in literature. Patrons are free to enjoy our range of books, from riveting novels to captivating children’s books, all while enjoying free face painting and a toddler corner. There will also be live readings that brings stories to life. The event will also have Minitel as a special feature, adding even more excitement to our event! It’s a day dedicated to honouring culture, fostering a love for reading, and creating cherished moments.

Storytime with Tee!
2024-03-02 11:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | The Printed Word, 5901 Churchland Blvd, PORTSMOUTH, VA, 23703, United States
The Printed Word Bookstore and the Great I Am will be partnering together for the second year to host an afternoon of books, readings by local authors, and crafts! Come join us and bring a friend!

Chosen Veterans Publishing Live Reading
2024-03-02 12:00 - 14:00 (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.

Storytime at EARTHAS farm & market
2024-03-02 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Earthas farm & Market, 4850 Moncrief rd, Jacksonville, FL, United States
Join us on March 2nd from 12:00-2:00pm at 4850 Moncrief rd Jacksonville Florida for a fun filled storytime with amazing authors.

"Oaklyn's Friends" - Author Reading
2024-03-02 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Online Event
Please join us on Kelcie Russell’s Instagram. She will be reading her book “Oaklyn’s Friends.”

Black Children’s Book Week Los Angeles 2024
2024-03-02 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NC
Malik Books will be hosting Black Children’s Book Week Los Angeles 2024: Author Storytime and Book Signing. This exciting event will take place on Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Malik Books in the Westfield Shopping Center in Culver City, CA.
Join Authors Fatmata Jalloh (My Beautiful Son), CJ Charles (My Mother is a Superhero), Tyonie Patterson (Tamia T. Scott Series), Latrice McGlothin (Hello Coco!), Alexus Mozell (I Know I Can), Crystal Hawkins & Ingrid Estrada-Darley (Our Los Angeles) for Black Children’s Book Week Los Angeles 2024.

Fiction Saves the Day!
2024-03-02 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Bryant St. NE Market, 680 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC, 20002, United States
It’s a setting! It’s a character! It’s a fictional book!!
Fiction Saves the Day! celebrates local authors, who write fictional books for children, in honor of Black Children’s Book Week 2024. We will highlight the works of 5 authors local to the Washington, DC metro area and one online book boutique through storytimes, activities and meet-and-greets with the authors! This event is free to attend and open to the general public.
Black Children’s Books DMV+, founded in 2021, is a community based organization that supports local black children’s authors and creatives in black literature in the DC metro area through events and live conversations. Follow us on Instagram or check out our website for more information.
Grab a cape and get ready to fly through Bryant St. NE Market on Saturday, March 2, 2024!

Black Children’s Book Week Celebration-Author Panel & Signing
2024-03-02 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Sankofa Video Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave. NW, Washington, DC, DC, 20001, United States
Join us for a fantastic event celebrating Black Children’s Book Week at Sankofa Video Books & Café in Washington, DC! Come and meet a panel of amazing authors of Black children’s books that motivate, empower and inspire! Listen to their inspiring stories, and get your books signed. It’s going to be an incredible day filled with laughter, learning, and love. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to connect with talented authors who write stories that celebrate and empower Black children. Grab your friends and family and mark your calendars for this unforgettable event!
