Black Baby Books - Black Children's Book Characters

Story Time with Desiree, Licensed Professional Counselor
2023-03-02 19:00 - 19:30, 2023-03-01 19:00 - 19:30, 2023-02-28 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
2023-03-02 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-03-01 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-02-28 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.

C4MK Black Book Week Celebration
2023-03-02 18:00 - 18:45, 2023-03-01 18:00 - 18:45, 2023-02-28 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.

Black Children’s Book Week Storytime
2023-03-02 10:00 - 10:30 (America/Denver) | Denver Public Library – Hampden Branch, 9755 E Girard Ave, Denver, CO, 80231, United States
Join us for a special themed storytime to celebrate and honor Black Children’s Book Week. Stories, songs, and fun for children of all ages, and resources for parents and caregivers will be provided. Play and social time immediately follow the program.

Bedtime Stories Featuring Crystal Jordan , Jasmine Hawkins , AJ Kikumoto , D.M. Whitaker
2023-03-01 20:00 - 20:30, 2023-02-28 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

Authors Take On Dub This!
2023-03-01 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Online Event
CALLING ALL LITERATURE AND MUSIC LOVERS! This event is where literacy and lyrics collide! Dub This! is a high-energy music card game that has been enjoyed by many! It can be played in-person and even virtually. Dub This! challenges players to use the lyrics they know and love after hearing a word on phrase and then try to stump the next player or team. The creator of Dub This!, Desireé Vaughn, will go live on Instagram @dubthisgame with 2-3 Black Children’s book authors to test how quickly these literature lovers can come up with those lyrics!
We are encouraging those who are tuning in to help their favorite authors “dub” given a word or phrase by adding song lyrics in the IG Live comments!
After 2-3 rounds of Dub This!, the authors (Christal Holliday-Firmin, Christopher E. Singleton and Ciara L. Hill) will share their works, what inspires them, and how you can keep up with their latest books and upcoming events.
Desireé Vaughn– https://dubthisgame.com/
Christal Holliday-Firmin:
www.hollidayfirminbooks.com
www.instagram.com/theechildrenspoet
Christopher E. Singleton Sr.:
https://linktr.ee/Csingletonsr/
https://instagram.com/chrisandfrankiethepiano
Ciara L. Hill– https://ciaralhillbooks.com/

There Is A Black Children's Book For That!
2023-03-01 19:00 - 2023-03-05 20:00, 2023-02-28 19:00 - 2023-03-04 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.

Telling African Stories in Children's Books
2023-03-01 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | IG LIVE
To celebrate BCBW, Evelyn Olutola Logan, author of On the Streets of Ondo hosts a discussion panel with African storytellers. A must attend event, this panel will delve into why African stories are important for children around the world, what it means for African culture and traditions to be represented in published books, some challenges with publishing African stories, some personal experiences, how these stories can shape future generations, and more.
This panel features:
Christine Mapondera, author of Makanaka’s World: Adventure in Morocco
Ekiuwa Aire, author of Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba
Erica Asante, author of Threads of Me; Kente for Show and Tell
Omobola Imoisili, creator of Teni & Tayo Creations

Virtual Story Time with Mother Dove
2023-03-01 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Online Event
Do you have or know a young child/ student who exhibits low self-esteem? Are you having trouble finding ways to best support them in developing their self-confidence? If so, look no further!
The newly released children’s book, I Can… Just Try!, is about a young girl named Terri who thought she could not do anything because she was just too little. She wouldn’t even try until one day her attitude shifted. Terri learned the power of saying “I Can” by just trying.
As we know, many children are like Terri and struggle with believing in themselves. In fact, some children are so uncertain of themselves, that they don’t even try. This new children’s book, I Can… Just Try!, was written to help children just like Terri. Change their way of thinking by no longer saying I can’t, and instead affirming and believing, “I CAN, all I have to do is Just Try!”
This inspiring illustrated book shows how young Terri learns that she can do anything she sets her mind to, all she has to do is “Just Try.” Terri is now ready to inspire more children just like her, leading by example.

Books and Cooks: A Virtual Book Reading and Kitchen Adventure
2023-03-01 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
In honor of Black Children’s Book Week and National Nutrition Month, join Stacey Woodson, Registered Dietitian and Children’s Book Author, as she reads The Prince of Picky Eating Tries New Foods!
Then head to your kitchen to make a nourishing snack featured in the book! The recipe and ingredients will be sent upon completed registration.

Celebrating Black Children & The Power of Representation
2023-03-01 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Reading Partners invites you to celebrate Black History Month by joining us virtually for Celebrating Black Children and the Power of Representation: A Conversation with Veronica N. Chapman (founder, Black Children’s Book Week), Adeola Whitney (CEO, Reading Partners), and Zenobia Judd-Williams (executive director, Reading Partners Baltimore).
Veronica, Adeola, and Zenobia will discuss how we can use literature to motivate and affirm Black children and create a world where Black children believe in themselves.
Note: This is a free event, but registration is mandatory to access the livestream.

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)
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 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

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!

IABX Virtual Read Aloud and Book Giveaway
2023-02-28 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
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
