Black Baby Books - Black Children's Book Characters

Create Great Kids' Books
2023-02-27 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | NY
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.

Story Time with Desiree, Licensed Professional Counselor
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.

Chosen Veterans Publishing Black Children's Book Week
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.

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!

C4MK Black Book Week Celebration
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.

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.

Bedtime Stories Featuring Crystal Jordan , Jasmine Hawkins , AJ Kikumoto , D.M. Whitaker
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!
2023-02-26 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.

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!

Dr. Towolawi Book Reading and Signing at The Loving Room Salon
2023-02-26 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Loving Room Salon, 1400 20th avenue, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
The Loving Room Salon
2/26/2023 3:30 pm to 5 pm
Dr. Towolawi will be reading and signing her books: “Ayomide and Seyi’s Kitchen” and “Ayomide’s Train Ride To Graceland”
Plant-based light bites will be served!
RSVP via Eventbrite

Virtual Story Time
2023-02-26 15:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Online Event
Nurturing Amir Co. is kicking off celebrating Black Children’s Book Week by hosting a Virtual Story Time reading for our children’s book “I Know I Can”. I Know I Can is an book of empowering “I Can” affirmations for all young Black boys spotlighting African American men who paved the way for them to be anything they want to be. Registration for this event is free, and at the end of the reading I will be doing a drawing for one lucky attendee to receive an autographed copy of my book!

This event will take place on Zoom

When: Sunday February 26th
Where: Zoom (link will be sent to email provided week of reading)
Time: 3pm PST
Registration link : REGISTER HERE

Kidogo's Storytime Live!
2023-02-26 14:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Museum of Science, Boston, 1 Museum Of Science Driveway, Boston, MA 02114, Boston, MA, 02114, United States
Join us at the Museum of Science, Boston for a storytime and crafts! Aunt Kay will read her book, “The Shapes Family” and then the Museum of Science will lead into a fun craft project about shapes!

Virtual Vibes with Ms. Love and Ms. Love on the Move
2023-02-26 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom
Love, Light & Learn Interactive Workshops are educational and fun-filled sessions! Virtual Vibes with Ms. Love is hosted virtually and Ms. Love on the Move is in person. Each workshop encourages comprehension, literacy, music, and physical movement – all of which center around a story read aloud!
Our read aloud is accompanied by a lesson that relates to the day’s literature. Following this, the participants are given a chance to apply what they’ve learned through a reflective, comprehensive activity and the session wraps up with an active, movement component emphasizing the importance of physical activity and wellness.

Virtual Event: 2pm-3pm EST
In Person Event: 4pm EST

Virtual Youth Writing Workshop
2023-02-26 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online Event
Are you a teenager who dreams of becoming a published writer?
Is songwriting a passion for a young person you know?
Do you have a child who could benefit from engaging in creative writing as a means of self-discovery?
Join this live workshop where we will address all three topics in one session! Each segment will be spotlighted for 15 minutes (10 minutes for interactive engagement with a brief 5-minute Q&A period).
After the workshop, each participant will also have the opportunity to share any writing projects, work samples, or ideas via email and we will offer advice/suggestions/help offline throughout the duration of Black Children’s Book Week.

HBCU Prep School x Black Joy Parade
2023-02-26 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 14th & Broadway (Oakland), 19th & Broadway, Oakland, Ca
Celebrate Black Children’s Book Week with HBCU Prep School at Oakland’s 6th annual Black Joy Parade! Join us for a “meet & greet” and book signing with author Claudia Walker. Claudia is the founder of HBCU Prep School and the author of the book series, The ABCs of HBCUs and The ABCs of Black Wall Street. We’ll be celebrating Black joy through Black books all day long!

Black History Month/Black Children’s Book Week Event
2023-02-26 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | NY
Celebrate Black History Month and Black Children’s Book Week with Black Lives Matter SPI at the African American History Museum!
Three Black community leaders will read stories and speak to the attendees. Each child will receive a free book featuring Black characters to take home! We will also have a scavenger hunt to encourage children to check out all of the exhibits in the museum to learn more.
In addition, many local organization are involved! Our local library will have a pop-up table to sign families up for a library card; The Kidzeum of Science will also host a table with coding tablets and other science related activities; and the League of Women Voters will have a table to register any families to vote that need to.
We are also collecting books from our wish list to give to the children, and to restock our Little Free Libraries dedicated to Black authors!
If you are in the Springfield, IL area, please join us!

Meet the Author: Family Paint & Sip
2023-02-26 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Legler Regional Library, 115 S Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL, 60624, United States
Celebrate Black Children’s Book Week with Author Diane Davis and enjoy a Family style paint and Sip afterwards. This event is free and open to the public. RSVP is appreciated.

Black Kids Belong in Books!
2023-02-26 12:00 - 12:15 (America/New_York) | Virtual
I will host an IG live to express a Black children’s book that I read as an adult and how it impacted me.

Kyro's Preschool Adventure's: The Valentine's Day Disaster
2023-02-26 11:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
Meet me online with a parent or guardian as I read about a little boy named Kyro.
Kyro was looking forward to another great day in preschool until he realized that he had completely forgotten about the Valentine’s Day celebration!

Storytelling with Muriel Johnson at Hercules Library
2023-02-25 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Hercules Library, 109 Civic Drive, Hercules, CA, 94547, United States
Listen as expert storyteller Muriel Johnson shares thought-provoking, animated true tales and folktales from around the world and the African diaspora. Muriel Johnson’s use of distinct character voices, dramatic gestures, and melodic refrains guarantee these traditional stories will stay with you long after the show is over.
For families with children ages 3+
This FREE library program is sponsored by the Friends of the Hercules Library.

Black Children's Book Week Museum of Black Representation Exhibit Opening!
2023-02-25 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Black Children’s Book Museum
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 life!
Black Children’s Book Week Sponsors are featured in our Black Children’s Book Week Shoppable Virtual Museum of Black Representation!
Images from their books and products are on display, accompanied by clickable information tags that direct you to their purchase page, making it easy for you to support their children’s books, products, or services!
You will also hear from the authors and organizers who are hosting events during Black Children’s Book Week.

Sonny’s Long Walk Home-An Afternoon with Deya Jacobs-Adams
2023-02-25 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Ralph Ellison Library 2000 NE 23rd Street Oklahoma City, OK 73111, 2000 NE 23rd Street, Oklahoma City, 73111, United States
Join us as author Deya Jacobs-Adams reads her book “Sonny’s Long Walk Home,” talks about the writing and publishing process, introduces us to Sonny Willis the puppet, and teaches a song. Her message is simple “Always Believe I Can.”

3rd Annual Read Aloud
2023-02-25 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | The Center For Fiction, 15 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11217
The Eta Nu Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated is hosting a free read-aloud event on Saturday, February 25th from 12-2 pm at the Center for Fiction (15 Lafayette Ave., Brooklyn, NY). We will be reading children’s books celebrating Black and Brown characters and authors. There will be drawings and giveaways to support nonprofits at the event.

Kidogo Live! Read N' Game!
2023-02-25 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Let’s read a book and then create a video game together at the Frugal Bookstore in Roxbury (you can Zoom in, too!)! Kidogo Productions brings you Storytime with Aunt Kay and Breshna! Aunt Kay will read her book “The Shapes Family” then Breshna will help us create our own video game based on the book!

Black History Month Book Drive
2023-02-25 08:00 - 2023-03-05 17:00 (America/New_York) | NY
This year for Black History Month we’re hosting our 2nd Annual Black History Month Book Drive in support of Black Children’s Book Week. Now until February 22, 2023 participants can us the Kappa Sigma Book Drive Amazon List (https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/16U1NTGJR06RZ?ref=cm_sw_em_r_un_un_JyublMwUlbe7p) to donate books for children ages 1-17 years old. Books should be delivered to Soror Jazmin McBride, no later than February 22, 2023. E-Mail us at kscommunityservice@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Library On the Go!: I Believe I Can!
2023-02-22 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Catherin Strong Splash Park, 1500 SW 6th Street, Delray Beach, FL, 33444, United States
Meets Wednesday, February 22nd @3:30 PM Ages 5 – 9

Each month, Children’s Librarian Ms. Tea will drive the Library On the Go golf cart to a different Delray location for an engaging, age-specific, pop-up library program featuring themes of educational equity, environmental and community care with curated Children’s books to enjoy.

February’s Library on the Go program celebrates Black Children’s Book Week (February 26 – March 4) and the limitless potential children have in life!
The program will feature empowering #ownvoices titles including “I Believe I Can” by Grace Byers and an interactive read aloud of “Thunder Rose,” an African American tall tale by Jerdine Nolan. Additionally, children will enjoy a “teach-in” of various hand games, hula hooping and jump rope games by our awesome teen volunteers. A gift copy of “I Believe I Can” by Grace Byers will be provided for each child registrant! Meets outdoors at Catherine Strong Splash Park.

Bedtime Read Aloud
2023-02-10 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Join me for a bedtime story! Join me as I read my very own book “Kid in the Q… What a Pandemic” and I Am Enough by Grace Byner.
Join me on Zoom!
Meeting ID: 724 5375 8937 Passcode: [REDACTED]

BeYOU TV Presents: Black Children's Book Week
2023-01-03 19:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | NY
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.

The Radikal Readers Clubhouse (MEET THE AUTHORS)
2023-01-03 18:30 - 2023-01-09 19:30 (America/New_York) | Online Event
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.
Five 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!
SUPPORT OUR AUTHORS BOOKS
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Grand Feet
Written By Talina Hutton
Illustrated by Naafi Nur Rohm
https://grand-feet.square.site/
Madame Miraculous and the Messy Laboratory
Written by Miracleous Seays
Illustrated by Daria Vanokurova
Amazon
Nile’s Surprise Visit
Written by Ginger Smith
Illustrated by DG
https://nilesbooks.com
I am a KING
Written by Elizabeth Elliott
Edited by Kim Green
Illustrated by Shay Page
https://iamking1.com/
Mahalia and Malcolm (The Robinsons)
Written by Terance Shipman and Prudence Williams
Illustrated by Yvonne Abuda
https://www.teranceshipman.com or Amazon
The Radikal Readers Clubhouse is an online reading group whose mission is distributing books in low-income or literacy deprived communities
