BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Black Baby Books - Black Children's Book Characters - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Black Baby Books - Black Children's Book Characters X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://blackbabybooks.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Black Baby Books - Black Children's Book Characters REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Atlantic/South_Georgia BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0200 TZOFFSETTO:-0200 TZNAME:-02 DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T153000 DTSTAMP:20260418T043859 CREATED:20230216T050557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T050557Z UID:10002209-1677596400-1677598200@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:HIP HOP STORYTIME DESCRIPTION:“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! \nThe books we’ll discuss and read over 30-minutes are:\nHIP 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) \nHIP 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) \nThere will be a live Q&A session where attendees will be able to ask the author questions. \nEvent 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. \nAbout 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. URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/hip-hop-storytime/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/HIP-HOP-MUSIC-JFAM-JOHNSON-2-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Testimony Publishers%2C LLC.":MAILTO:admin@testimonypublishersllc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T203000 DTSTAMP:20260418T043859 CREATED:20230209T174751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T174751Z UID:10002199-1677528000-1677529800@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Bedtime Stories Featuring Crystal Jordan \, Jasmine Hawkins \, AJ Kikumoto \, D.M. Whitaker DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nWants to purchase our books: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2TEAUX5U4X6QT?ref_=wl_share\n\n\n\nFebruary 26 – March 4\n\n\nWatch Us Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0ZaavaJFXU…\n\n\nHere is our Schedule\nAll readings and days are 15 minutes to 30 minutes one author per day.\n\n\nEvery author day\, we can collect emails for a giveaway hosted by the author.\n\n\n2/26 Sunday – Meet and Greet the authors for 45 minutes\n2/27 Monday – D.M. Whitaker reading The Potty Monster: Girls Potty Training with Courage\n2/28 Tuesday – Jasmine Hawkins reading Jason Becomes a Hero\n3/1 Wednesday – Crystal reading Just Like You an Autism Awareness Children’s Book\n3/2 Thursday – AJ Kikumoto reading Uniquely Me: A Poem Celebrating Individuality by Sheryl Prince\n3/3 Friday – Create your own story\nPlease Purchase these books to be ready to write your own story.\n\n\n* http://www.amazon.com/Write-Your-Story…/dp/1959734008/\n\n\n* http://www.amazon.com/Unicorns-Draw-Write…/dp/B0BTRMDMMQ?\n\n\n3/4 Saturday – Crystal reads I Am Auesome Positive Affirmations for Autistic Children: Autism Awareness Book\n\n\nThe big giveaway party. Full of Dancing Party will last 30 minutes\nThroughout 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.\n\n\nLive Stream powered by Stream Yard: https://streamyard.com?pal=4745915366113280 URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/bedtime-stories-featuring-crystal-jordan-jasmine-hawkins-aj-kikumoto-d-m-whitaker/2023-02-27/ LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/329911416_1289174981665027_9117370901375672276_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Crystal Jordan Zachariah World":MAILTO:crystaljordan@zachariahworld.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230303T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T043859 CREATED:20230118T145235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T145235Z UID:10002156-1677524400-1677873600@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:There Is A Black Children's Book For That! DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/there-is-a-black-childrens-book-for-that/2023-02-27/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/BCBW-2023-flyer.png ORGANIZER;CN="Greenline Creative%2C LLC":MAILTO:alison@greenlinecreative662.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Atlantic/South_Georgia:20230227T190000 DTEND;TZID=Atlantic/South_Georgia:20230227T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T043859 CREATED:20230215T021459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T021459Z UID:10002222-1677524400-1677528000@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Join us for a LIVE chat with young authors Jasmine C.T. Hunt & Elyse Sayers! DESCRIPTION: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! URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/join-us-for-a-live-chat-with-young-authors-jasmine-c-t-hunt-elyse-sayers/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IG-Live.png ORGANIZER;CN="Elyse So Powerful":MAILTO:info@elysesopowerful.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T043859 CREATED:20230209T175158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T175158Z UID:10002196-1677524400-1677528000@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Create Great Kids' Books DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/create-great-kids-books/ LOCATION:NC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/write-that-book-now-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="BK Royston Publishing":MAILTO:bkroystonpublishing@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T043859 CREATED:20220921T172155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T174944Z UID:10001824-1677524400-1677526200@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Story Time with Desiree\, Licensed Professional Counselor DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/story-time-with-desiree-licensed-professional-counselor/2023-02-27/ LOCATION:Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Black-Childrens-Book-Week-Flyer.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T043859 CREATED:20221110T153850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T022129Z UID:10001818-1677522600-1677528000@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Chosen Veterans Publishing Black Children's Book Week DESCRIPTION: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. \nDonations will help provide copies of books to children in local Children Hospitals. URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/chosen-veterans-publishing-black-childrens-book-week/2023-02-27/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,Panel,Virtual,Workshop For Authors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0606.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chosen Veterans Publishing":MAILTO:chosenveteranspublishing@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T043859 CREATED:20230125T192720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T192720Z UID:10002170-1677522600-1677526200@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:What’s the roll of an author\, editor and publisher? DESCRIPTION: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! URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/whats-the-roll-of-an-author-editor-and-publisher/ LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/504F2A61-7C91-48F5-8EDE-4133425B6487.png ORGANIZER;CN="Fatmata Jalloh":MAILTO:kidosaurpublishing@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T184500 DTSTAMP:20260418T043859 CREATED:20230215T021359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T021359Z UID:10002216-1677520800-1677523500@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:C4MK Black Book Week Celebration DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/c4mk-black-book-week-celebration/2023-02-27/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/C4MK-Black-Childrens-Book-Week-Flyer-UPDATED.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230227 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230314 DTSTAMP:20260418T043859 CREATED:20230216T043730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T043730Z UID:10002232-1677456000-1678751999@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:CJK Reads DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur 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: \n​ \n\n\nSign up by taking our introduction survey. \n\n\nRead/Listen to the chapters as they are released throughout the week. \n\n\nGet involved by completing milestones. \n\n\nGet a reward based on your activity. URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/cjk-reads/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CJKReadsFlyer-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="CJK Publishing":MAILTO:info@cjkpublishing.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T203000 DTSTAMP:20260418T043859 CREATED:20230209T174751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T174751Z UID:10002198-1677441600-1677443400@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Bedtime Stories Featuring Crystal Jordan \, Jasmine Hawkins \, AJ Kikumoto \, D.M. Whitaker DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nWants to purchase our books: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2TEAUX5U4X6QT?ref_=wl_share\n\n\n\nFebruary 26 – March 4\n\n\nWatch Us Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0ZaavaJFXU…\n\n\nHere is our Schedule\nAll readings and days are 15 minutes to 30 minutes one author per day.\n\n\nEvery author day\, we can collect emails for a giveaway hosted by the author.\n\n\n2/26 Sunday – Meet and Greet the authors for 45 minutes\n2/27 Monday – D.M. Whitaker reading The Potty Monster: Girls Potty Training with Courage\n2/28 Tuesday – Jasmine Hawkins reading Jason Becomes a Hero\n3/1 Wednesday – Crystal reading Just Like You an Autism Awareness Children’s Book\n3/2 Thursday – AJ Kikumoto reading Uniquely Me: A Poem Celebrating Individuality by Sheryl Prince\n3/3 Friday – Create your own story\nPlease Purchase these books to be ready to write your own story.\n\n\n* http://www.amazon.com/Write-Your-Story…/dp/1959734008/\n\n\n* http://www.amazon.com/Unicorns-Draw-Write…/dp/B0BTRMDMMQ?\n\n\n3/4 Saturday – Crystal reads I Am Auesome Positive Affirmations for Autistic Children: Autism Awareness Book\n\n\nThe big giveaway party. Full of Dancing Party will last 30 minutes\nThroughout 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.\n\n\nLive Stream powered by Stream Yard: https://streamyard.com?pal=4745915366113280 URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/bedtime-stories-featuring-crystal-jordan-jasmine-hawkins-aj-kikumoto-d-m-whitaker/2023-02-26/ LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/329911416_1289174981665027_9117370901375672276_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Crystal Jordan Zachariah World":MAILTO:crystaljordan@zachariahworld.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T043859 CREATED:20230118T145235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T145235Z UID:10002155-1677438000-1677787200@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:There Is A Black Children's Book For That! DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/there-is-a-black-childrens-book-for-that/2023-02-26/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/BCBW-2023-flyer.png ORGANIZER;CN="Greenline Creative%2C LLC":MAILTO:alison@greenlinecreative662.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T043859 CREATED:20230215T023750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T023750Z UID:10002227-1677434400-1677438000@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Books and Bubbles with Gabrielle - Celebrating Black Historic Figures in S.T.E.A.M DESCRIPTION: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! URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/books-and-bubbles-with-gabrielle-celebrating-black-historic-figures-in-s-t-e-a-m/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/GB-Books-and-Bubbles-0226.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gabrielle O. Starkes":MAILTO:gostarkes@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T184500 DTSTAMP:20260418T043859 CREATED:20230215T021359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T021359Z UID:10002215-1677434400-1677437100@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:C4MK Black Book Week Celebration DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/c4mk-black-book-week-celebration/2023-02-26/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/C4MK-Black-Childrens-Book-Week-Flyer-UPDATED.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230226T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230226T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T043859 CREATED:20230206T160403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T160403Z UID:10002189-1677425400-1677430800@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Dr. Towolawi Book Reading and Signing at The Loving Room Salon DESCRIPTION:The Loving Room Salon \n2/26/2023 3:30 pm to 5 pm \nDr. Towolawi will be reading and signing her books: “Ayomide and Seyi’s Kitchen” and “Ayomide’s Train Ride To Graceland” \nPlant-based light bites will be served! \nRSVP via Eventbrite URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/dr-towolawi-book-reading-and-signing-at-the-loving-room-salon/ LOCATION:The Loving Room Salon\, 1400 20th avenue\, Seattle\, WA\, 98122\, United States CATEGORIES:In-Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Kickoff-Black-Childrens-Book-Week-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T153000 DTSTAMP:20260418T043859 CREATED:20230209T184231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T184231Z UID:10002192-1677423600-1677425400@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Virtual Story Time DESCRIPTION: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! \n\nThis event will take place on Zoom\n\nWhen: Sunday February 26th\nWhere: Zoom (link will be sent to email provided week of reading)\nTime: 3pm PST\nRegistration link : REGISTER HERE \n  \n  URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/virtual-story-time/ LOCATION:Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Virtual-Sotry-Time-Flyer.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nurturing Amir Co":MAILTO:info@nurturingamir.co END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T043859 CREATED:20230206T160238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T160238Z UID:10002185-1677421800-1677423600@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Kidogo's Storytime Live! DESCRIPTION: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! URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/kidogos-storytime-live/ LOCATION:Museum of Science\, Boston\, 1 Museum Of Science Driveway\, Boston\, MA 02114\, Boston\, MA\, 02114\, United States CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,In-Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/1MOSBCBW-Flyer23.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kidogo Productions":MAILTO:info@kidogoproductions.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230226T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230226T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T043859 CREATED:20221215T181420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T143125Z UID:10002153-1677420000-1677427200@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Virtual Vibes with Ms. Love and Ms. Love on the Move DESCRIPTION: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! \nOur 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. \n  \nVirtual Event: 2pm-3pm EST \nIn Person Event: 4pm EST \n  URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/virtual-vibes-with-ms-love-and-ms-love-on-the-move/2023-02-26/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,In-Person,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/png_20230220_002419_0000.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Love &%3B Light Collective":MAILTO:totheloveandlightcollective@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230226T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230226T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T043859 CREATED:20230103T173538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T173538Z UID:10001814-1677420000-1677423600@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Virtual Youth Writing Workshop DESCRIPTION:Are you a teenager who dreams of becoming a published writer? \nIs songwriting a passion for a young person you know? \nDo you have a child who could benefit from engaging in creative writing as a means of self-discovery? \nJoin 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). \nAfter 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. URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/virtual-youth-writing-workshop/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Virtual,Workshop For Authors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/LeviToonk-BCBW-Writing-Workshop.png ORGANIZER;CN="Levi&Toonk":MAILTO:leviandtoonk(at)gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T043859 CREATED:20230118T143302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T193525Z UID:10002164-1677416400-1677430800@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:HBCU Prep School x Black Joy Parade DESCRIPTION: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! URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/hbcu-prep-school-x-black-joy-parade/ LOCATION:14th & Broadway (Oakland)\, 19th & Broadway\, Oakland\, Ca ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/author-meet-greet..png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230226T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230226T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T043859 CREATED:20230124T063717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T160330Z UID:10002168-1677416400-1677423600@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Black History Month/Black Children’s Book Week Event DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black History Month and Black Children’s Book Week with Black Lives Matter SPI at the African American History Museum! \nThree 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. \nIn 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. \nWe are also collecting books from our wish list to give to the children\, and to restock our Little Free Libraries dedicated to Black authors! \nIf you are in the Springfield\, IL area\, please join us! URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/black-history-month-black-childrens-book-week-event/ LOCATION:NC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/png_20230116_233222_0000.png ORGANIZER;CN="Black Lives Matter SPI":MAILTO:SPIBLM@GMAIL.COM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230226T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230226T143000 DTSTAMP:20260418T043859 CREATED:20230217T215707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T215707Z UID:10002238-1677416400-1677421800@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Meet the Author: Family Paint & Sip DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/meet-the-author-family-paint-sip/ LOCATION:Legler Regional Library\, 115 S Pulaski Rd.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/inbound7071545675081210552.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T121500 DTSTAMP:20260418T043859 CREATED:20230118T145209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T145209Z UID:10002160-1677412800-1677413700@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Black Kids Belong in Books! DESCRIPTION:I will host an IG live to express a Black children’s book that I read as an adult and how it impacted me. URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/black-kids-belong-in-books/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IG-Live-Love-for-Words-Black-Childrens-Book-Week-Black-Kids-Belong-in-Books-Digital-Flyer-Graphic-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Love for Words":MAILTO:polland@love4words.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230226T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230226T113000 DTSTAMP:20260418T043859 CREATED:20230215T022314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T022314Z UID:10002223-1677409200-1677411000@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Kyro's Preschool Adventure's: The Valentine's Day Disaster DESCRIPTION:Meet me online with a parent or guardian as I read about a little boy named Kyro. \nKyro was looking forward to another great day in preschool until he realized that he had completely forgotten about the Valentine’s Day celebration! URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/kyros-preschool-adventures-the-valentines-day-disaster/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Valentines-Day-Disaster-Cover-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="LA Thompson-Jones":MAILTO:tjones@kyrospreschooladventures.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T043900 CREATED:20230209T174841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T174841Z UID:10002207-1677337200-1677340800@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Storytelling with Muriel Johnson at Hercules Library DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor families with children ages 3+ \nThis FREE library program is sponsored by the Friends of the Hercules Library. URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/storytelling-with-muriel-johnson-at-hercules-library/ LOCATION:Hercules Library\, 109 Civic Drive\, Hercules\, CA\, 94547\, United States CATEGORIES:In-Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/HER-Muriel-Johnson-flyer-Black-History-Month-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Katy Buder Librarian":MAILTO:katy.buder@library.cccounty.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T043900 CREATED:20230118T165239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T165239Z UID:10002165-1677333600-1677340800@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Black Children's Book Week Museum of Black Representation Exhibit Opening! DESCRIPTION: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! \nBlack Children’s Book Week Sponsors are featured in our Black Children’s Book Week Shoppable Virtual Museum of Black Representation! \nImages 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! \nYou will also hear from the authors and organizers who are hosting events during Black Children’s Book Week. URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/black-childrens-book-week-museum-of-black-representation-exhibit-opening/ LOCATION:Black Children’s Book Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Black-Childrens-Book-Week-Museum-of-Black-Representation-Instagram-Post-Portrait.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T043900 CREATED:20230220T033252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T033252Z UID:10002246-1677333600-1677337200@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Sonny’s Long Walk Home-An Afternoon with Deya Jacobs-Adams DESCRIPTION: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.” URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/sonnys-long-walk-home-an-afternoon-with-deya-jacobs-adams/ LOCATION:Ralph Ellison Library 2000 NE 23rd Street Oklahoma City\, OK 73111\, 2000 NE 23rd Street\, Oklahoma City\, 73111\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/20978A30-555E-4520-B21D-524A9501A272.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T140000 DTSTAMP:20260418T043900 CREATED:20230218T185338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230218T185338Z UID:10002242-1677326400-1677333600@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:3rd Annual Read Aloud DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/3rd-annual-read-aloud-2/ LOCATION:The Center For Fiction\, 15 Lafayette Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217 CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,In-Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ReadAloud.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Eta Nu Sigma Alumnae Sigma Gamma Rho sorority Inc.":MAILTO:Hbd.socialaction@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T043900 CREATED:20230206T160625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T160625Z UID:10002184-1677322800-1677326400@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Kidogo Live! Read N' Game! DESCRIPTION: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! URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/kidogo-live-read-n-game/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,In-Person,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2ReadnGame2023.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kidogo Productions":MAILTO:info@kidogoproductions.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230305T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T043900 CREATED:20230209T175409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T175409Z UID:10002194-1677312000-1678035600@blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Black History Month Book Drive DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/black-history-month-book-drive-2/ LOCATION:NC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Book-Drive.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority%2C Inc.":MAILTO:kscommunityservice@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR