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The Power of Black Women in the Book World
2023-03-01 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Join us on YouTube Live for this special Black Children’s Book Week event!
Black children’s books are under attack now more than ever. It feels like every day, another Black book is banned–which means another Black child goes unseen.
Black women are at the forefront of many social movements–including mobilizing to champion Black children’s books in the publishing world.
In this roundtable discussion, hear from:

Nekima Levy Armstrong, author of J is for Justice
Tiffany Baker, illustrator of J is for Justice
Titilayo Bediako, literary advocate and executive director of WE WIN
Mary Strive, publisher and bookstore owner of Strive Publishing and Bookstore
Crown Shepherd, publisher, bookseller at Liberate Your Bookshelf, and author of the children’s books Black Boy, Black Boy and Black Girl, Black Girl

Tune in to see how powerful a movement can be when Black women mobilize to drive change through Black children’s books.
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Black Children’s Book Week is created to raise the vibration in the world for Black children so they feel an extra dose of love by seeing themselves represented and celebrated. Visit their Instagram and website learn about the great events included in this celebration! Big thanks to Veronica N. Chapman, founder of Black Baby Books and Boxxout Enterprises, for dreaming this into existence.

Uniting Africa with the Diaspora Through Children’s Literature
2023-03-01 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Virtual
Join us for a panel discussion between four African authors. This event is to celebrate and highlight children’s books as a unifier of African cultures and Black children around the world.

Behind the Book Live Reading/Workshop
2023-03-01 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Public School 197, 2230 5th Avenue, New York, NY, 10037, United States
Live reading and workshop of “The Amazingly Awesome Amani” with K-2 students.
Not open to the public.

Franklin Branch Library Storytime
2023-03-01 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | 13651 E. McNichols, 13651 E. McNichols, Detroit, MI, 48205, United States
Stop in at the Franklin Branch of the Detroit Public Library for a story time with amazing “Black Children’s Books”. Rediscover a classic and meet new books at the library. Also learn about our Black Children’s e-books & African American Booklist.

Black Children's Book Week Storytime
2023-03-01 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | El Sobrante Library, 4191 Appian Way, El Sobrante, CA, 94803
Come celebrate Black children’s books with us! Storytime helps young children build early literacy and social skills. Plus, it’s a lot of fun!

BCBW Read-A-Longs & Book Fair
2023-03-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-02-28 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | North Carolina (NC)
Come join us for a week of reading and learning with some phenomenal authors! 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.

Bedtime Stories Featuring Crystal Jordan , Jasmine Hawkins , AJ Kikumoto , D.M. Whitaker
2023-02-28 20:00 - 20:30, 2023-02-27 20:00 - 20:30, 2023-02-26 20:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Get ready for bedtime stories and engaging activities during Black Children’s Book Week every night at 6:00 pm MST, 7:00 pm CST, and 8:00 pm EST. Each day, you can increase your chances of winning prizes by listening to the daily keyword. You will need to listen for the keyword, interact with the author, and comment on the word in order to enter our big giveaway, which will be held on Saturday night.

Wants to purchase our books: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2TEAUX5U4X6QT?ref_=wl_share

February 26 – March 4

Watch Us Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0ZaavaJFXU…

Here is our Schedule
All readings and days are 15 minutes to 30 minutes one author per day.

Every author day, we can collect emails for a giveaway hosted by the author.

2/26 Sunday – Meet and Greet the authors for 45 minutes
2/27 Monday – D.M. Whitaker reading The Potty Monster: Girls Potty Training with Courage
2/28 Tuesday – Jasmine Hawkins reading Jason Becomes a Hero
3/1 Wednesday – Crystal reading Just Like You an Autism Awareness Children’s Book
3/2 Thursday – AJ Kikumoto reading Uniquely Me: A Poem Celebrating Individuality by Sheryl Prince
3/3 Friday – Create your own story
Please Purchase these books to be ready to write your own story.

* http://www.amazon.com/Write-Your-Story…/dp/1959734008/

* http://www.amazon.com/Unicorns-Draw-Write…/dp/B0BTRMDMMQ?

3/4 Saturday – Crystal reads I Am Auesome Positive Affirmations for Autistic Children: Autism Awareness Book

The big giveaway party. Full of Dancing Party will last 30 minutes
Throughout the week we have a word for each day. They must comment on the word and each word is an entry. On Saturday we will do the spin the wheel.

Live Stream powered by Stream Yard: https://streamyard.com?pal=4745915366113280

There Is A Black Children's Book For That!
2023-02-28 19:00 - 2023-03-04 20:00, 2023-02-27 19:00 - 2023-03-03 20:00, 2023-02-26 19:00 - 2023-03-02 20:00 (America/New_York) | Online Event
Here at Greenline Creative, LLC, we strive to amplify the Black voice and hold space for Black protagonists. During BCBW 2023 we want to shine a light to topics that may or may not be frequently discussed. We also want to highlight Black children’s books on the topics; some written by local and/ or independent authors.

BEDTIME STORY HOUR - THE CHARLOTTE EDITION
2023-02-28 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
“Bedtime Story Hour – The Charlotte Edition” is hosted by local authors in Charlotte, NC. During our live virtual event, authors Denisha Branch, KP Carter, mother and daughter -Syrina & Sydney Rice, and Christopher Singleton, will read excerpts from their books.

Re-Re The Reader Meet And Greet
2023-02-28 19:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Online Event
Hey Super Readers! Come celebrate the second year of 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.
Join us!
Monday, February 28, 2023
6pm CST/7pm EST
Instagram Live @ReReTheReader

Story Time with Desiree, Licensed Professional Counselor
2023-02-28 19:00 - 19:30, 2023-02-27 19:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Online Event
This event will be a story time that includes reading 5 books related to black children and ways to care for their mental health. Each book will allow the audience to have a better understanding of ways to cope with anxiety, sadness, anger, and life changes. The books included in the story time are All because you matter by Tami Charles; The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson; I am enough by Grace Byers; My hair is a garden by Cozbi Cabrera; and We ask permission by Lydia Bowers.

Book Launch Event
2023-02-28 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Phoenix) | Mini Social, United States
Come and celebrate the book launch of A Dream Can Be Achieved – Luxton, A Swimming Champion!

Chosen Veterans Publishing Black Children's Book Week
2023-02-28 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-02-27 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Online Event
To celebrate BLACK CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK, Chosen Veterans Publishing is highlighting authors in our local communities. Our goal is to encourage children to see themselves in the pages of books they too can enjoy. Join us as we celebrate! Donations will help provide copies of books to children in local Children Hospitals.
Donations will help provide copies of books to children in local Children Hospitals.

IABX Virtual Read Aloud and Book Giveaway
2023-02-28 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | North Carolina (NC)
Independent Author Book Experience and the Roselle Public Library celebrates Black Children’s Book Week with a Virtual Read Aloud and Giveaway on Tuesday, February 28 from 6pm to 7pm. Live-streaming on Facebook @IABXAuthor and on YouTube at Independent Authors Book Experience

C4MK Black Book Week Celebration
2023-02-28 18:00 - 18:45, 2023-02-27 18:00 - 18:45, 2023-02-26 18:00 - 18:45 (America/New_York) | Zoom
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. This year Culture4MyKids is supporting Black Baby Books by sharing our favorite books and activities with you. Join us for a week of Black stories, Black culture, and Black joy.

HIP HOP STORYTIME
2023-02-28 15:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Online Event
“Hip Hop Storytime” is a celebration of Black Excellence in the area of Black American Children’s Literature and Black American Hip Hop Music. Let the beat drop and get ready to experience the power and passion of HIP HOP like never before!
The books we’ll discuss and read over 30-minutes are:
HIP HOP MUSIC (BY JFAM JOHNSON™, PUBLICATION DATE 02/2023) – a vibrant and dynamic book that celebrates the rich history and enduring influence of Hip Hop. Through catchy rhythm and melodic rhymes, this book brings to life the colorful world of hip hop, and the unique styles that have become iconic within the genre. Filled with dynamic illustrations bursting with energy and style, HIP HOP MUSIC transports readers to the heart of this influential musical movement. (Discuss)
HIP HOP HAIR (BY JFAM JOHNSON™, PUBLICATION DATE 11/2020) – highlights the rhyme, rhythm, and respect of the history and culture of Hip Hop. This literary delight includes original illustrations by Abigail C. Johnson (age 12) and Jael K. Johnson (age 10). Each illustration is a vibrant display of Black and Brown American boys and girls in uplifting and true-to-life settings. With imaginative end rhymes and repetitive melodies, you’ll be chanting, “I’m HIP, I’m HOP,” before you’ve made it half-way through the book. (Discuss & Read)
There will be a live Q&A session where attendees will be able to ask the author questions.
Event Background Info: After noticing many bestselling books about Black Americans that are not authored by people who identify themselves as Black American or African-American, JFAM Johnson wanted to know WHY! Although there has been a great increase in the number of Black American and African-American authors creating their own narratives in the children’s book genre, their discovery revealed the rarity of Black and Brown children’s books authored by Black and Brown children. Now, JFAM Johnson is on a mission to inspire youth to create their ideal world, conquer all disharmony, and crush all stereotypes by authoring books, starting a motivational clothing brand, and producing other works of the imagination.
About The Author: JFAM JOHNSON™ is the name for a collective of creatives, 8 siblings ranging in ages from 6 to 16 years old. Emmanuel B. Johnson, Abigail C. Johnson, Elizabeth M. Johnson, Jael K. Johnson, Phoebe Shalom D. Johnson, Sarah Naveh K.Y. Johnson, Judah A. H. Johnson, and Joshua S. B. Johnson make-up this eccentric group of young creators. During the pandemic of 2020, JFAM JOHNSON™ decided wanted to encourage each other and felt a need to do more than just talk about doing something to support each other. They came up with a plan work as a focused team to create great literature, personalized clothing, and other works of the imagination. Their mission is to educate and empower Black American boys and girls by promoting self-awareness and self-acceptance. They reside in Baltimore, Maryland.

Join us for a LIVE chat with young authors Jasmine C.T. Hunt & Elyse Sayers!
2023-02-27 19:00 - 20:00 (Atlantic/South_Georgia) | Virtual
Celebrate Black Children’s Book Week by joining us for a fun IG LIVE chat with young authors Jasmine C.T. Hunt and Elyse Sayers as they discuss their books, what it’s like to be published authors, and life as 10-year-olds!

Create Great Kids' Books
2023-02-27 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | North Carolina (NC)
We’re doing a spotlight on Children’s Books for African American Children to celebrate Black Children’s Book Week, as well as offering 10 tips for authors to create books that African American children will run to buy.

What’s the roll of an author, editor and publisher?
2023-02-27 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Do you have curious children that will enjoy learning about the roles of an author, publisher and/or editor? Join this presentation with your children to open up their minds about the publishing world! This is for children 6 and up! Zoom Link to be sent a week before the event!

CJK Reads
2023-02-27 - 2023-03-13 | Online Event
Join us this Black Children’s Book Week, as we launch our digital book club. Together, we will read The Greatest Hall of Fame book 1.
Our digital book club allows people across the country to read one of our books and discuss it together. If you don’t have the physical book, it’s okay. We’ll release the audio chapters throughout the week of the program. All participants who complete at least 5 milestone activities, will receive a CJK Gift Card. The steps are simple:
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Sign up by taking our introduction survey.

Read/Listen to the chapters as they are released throughout the week.

Get involved by completing milestones.

Get a reward based on your activity.

Books and Bubbles with Gabrielle - Celebrating Black Historic Figures in S.T.E.A.M
2023-02-26 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Virtual Story Time with 11-year-old author, Gabrielle O. Starkes! She’ll read stories focusing on characters in S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math). Each story will teach the listener about important historic figures in history who changed the lives of many around the world. She’ll even share an excerpt from her book and have a giveaway!
