Events

Visit many of our locations to celebrate Black Children's Book Week.  From writing their own books, to stories that feature Black children there are great programs to choose from!

Join us for Detroit's Celebration of Black Children's Book Week! Our citywide kickoff event is Monday, February 26, 4-6pm at Durfee Innovation Society, 2470 Collingwood St, Detroit. Free books, Black author-led read alouds, refreshments, literacy activities + games, and resources for families and children from birth to elementary-age! Register today and let's celebrate books and […]

In honor of Black History Month and Black Children’s Book Week (2/25 - 3/2/24), I am offering 3 Free Virtual Author Visits for Weekend and Zay: Saturday School! This event is open to schools, libraries, and community centers!

A conversation between three British African authors/publishers aiming to reach as many young readers as possible with diverse books. Louisa Olafuyi (@kundakids), Madeline Wilson-Ojo (@madelinewbooks) and Kamapala Chukwuka (@kamapala_c) meet again to discuss the rewards and challenges that come with writing and distributing children's literature that feature predominantly African characters. This is a must-attend online […]

Welcome authors Elexene and Tashia Purnell to our learning center in February. They are a mother-daughter team who wrote a book, Xena's Adventures, about a special giraffe!

Join us for a special storytime to celebrate Black Children's Book Week 2024.  Stories, songs, and joyful fun for children with a guest storyteller.  Books from Black content creators available to browse and resources provided to caretakers.  Play time and snacks will be provided immediately following the program.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]