Events

2nd Annual Children's Community Book Fair A vibrant celebration of Black Voices and Bold Stories, scheduled for Saturday, February 21st, 2026, from 10 AM to 3 PM. This year's book fair promises to be an enriching experience for all ages, with activities designed for children from Pre-K through 12th grade. Join us as we delve […]

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 […]

Reading & Succeeding.org will be sponsoring its Annual Children's Book Giveaway on Sunday February 22nd, 2026, at 11:30 am at The Mount Virginia Beach, Virginia. This annual event aims to promote literacy awareness throughout the Hampton Roads community, ensuring that every child present leaves with a book of their own. Reading & Succeeding is dedicated […]

Black Children’s Book Week is a shared community celebration designed to uplift Black stories, Black creators, and Black youth. This collaborative program brings together local leaders, educators, artists, and partner organizations to highlight books by Black authors and illustrators across the Inland Empire and beyond. As part of this special collaboration, Melanin in Every Page […]

Step into a storybook world with See Marcus Grow! For ages 4–7, this joyful program begins with a magical storytelling adventure, then blossoms into a hands-on craft inspired by the tale. Come listen, imagine, and create—because stories grow best when little hands and big imaginations get involved!

Author Yvette R. Murray will read her new picture book, Celebrate We Gullah Geechee at Buxton Books in downtown Charleston, SC.  There will be activities for the young and the young at heart, and a few surprises.  Come get a book and a snack and help us celebrate our culture!!!

Phelicia Lang, local educator and author of the Tay and Friends book series, joins us for a Black Children's Book Week storytime! Phelicia will read stories about playful Tay and his science-empowered friend, Aleeyah, and kids can enjoy a Tay-related craft, too. Perfect for preschool aged children.

Children ages 7-10 are invited to join us to explore lesser-known Black inventors, artists, and historical figures with books and activities. Please register for a reminder email.

"Little Listeners is a monthly interactive story time designed for young children and their caregivers, featuring guest readers, engaging stories, and hands-on activities that spark creativity and learning. Perfect for preschoolers and early learners. Bring your favorite stuffy or toy to make it feel even more like story time at home! In February, we will […]

The PYB Children’s Author Spotlight is an engaging literacy event designed to inspire young readers and families through the art of storytelling. Each session features a guest children’s author who shares their personal writing journey, discusses the inspiration behind their books, and reads a selection from their work. Participants will explore themes such as imagination, […]

Celebrate Black History Month with a special storytime for children ages 5–10! We’ll read an engaging picture book that highlights influential Black figures and stories of courage, creativity, and community. After the story, children will create a fun, hands-on craft inspired by what they learned to take home. This program encourages learning, imagination, and creativity […]

Celebrate Black Children’s Book Week with a family-friendly read aloud and creative storytime! Children will enjoy affirming stories, engage in a hands-on storytelling activity, and receive a free book while supplies last. This event highlights the power of literacy, creativity, and representation in nurturing joyful learning experiences for all children.

Join us for this special storytime and activities with a focus on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). This storytime will provide children with opportunities to see themselves reflected in characters while using stories to learn about healthy ways to express our feelings! Ages 4-7.

Celebrate Black Children’s Book Week with Read 2 Succeed Asheville/Buncombe! Join us on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 PM at the PVA Community Center (1 Granada St., Asheville) for a free, family-friendly celebration filled with stories, play, and community connection. We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Khalyn J. Solomon, pediatric speech-language pathologist and author of […]

Celebrating Black History Month and Black Children's Book Week, we will read a story highlighting the first African American female astronaut, and make an out of this world craft! For children ages 3-5 years old. Register for a reminder email. 

Join us for a joyful morning celebrating literacy, history, and community! This free children’s event features breakfast, a take-home book, and a special introduction to Little John T. Ward and the Railroad Codes—a children’s book series inspired by the real-life legacy of John T. Ward, an Underground Railroad conductor and community leader. Through storytelling, shared […]

The book signing will take place at a local bakery and cafe. Guest will be able purchase a book at the event. Guest may bring an already purchased book to be signed.

501(c)(3) Brooklyn Non Profit Empowering BIPOC Families in NYC through reading children’s books by black/brown voices. Join Brown Babies n’ Books for a joyful and culturally rooted storytime and book signing featuring author Monique Duncan and her beautiful children’s book, Freedom Braids. This special gathering celebrates Black hair, self-expression, ancestral pride, and the power of […]