The Aiken County Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated will hosts its second Black Children’s Book Week event where we will focus on celebrating local authors and illustrators and highlight young literary talent and educate parents.

Join South LA Mommy & Me, known by our family as “SLAMM” for a musical baby story time in the park where we read books that reflect our communities to encourage early literacy and friendship between caregivers. We sing, dance, explore instruments, and read books together while building community with others in South LA!

Join us at Left on Read as we celebrate Black Children's Book Week with a special storytime and book signing featuring Wichita native Dr. Kamshia Childs and her inspiring children's book, I Am More Than My Name! This engaging event will include a live reading, interactive Q&A session, and meet-and-greet photo opportunity with the author. Each $25 registration includes entry for three and one pre-signed copy of I Am More Than […]

A reading and meet the author with Dr Monica Page

Not only will you get an opportunity to meet child author Jaelyn Eley, everyone attending will receive a copy of his book "The Brave Ninja: Nasir Finds Confidence" to take home along with a painting. Come show your support and also encourage your future author!

Join Book Harvest to celebrate Black History Month & Black Children's Book Week with a fun afternoon of activities, snacks & special guests! Everyone will enjoy a special storytime followed by a dance workshop & visual art project plus families will get to enjoy the Family Space to harvest books to take home forever! We'll […]

 “Pages of Our Power,” An African American book fair that will celebrate African American authors, stories, and culture. Free community event for the whole family to enjoy a day of storytelling, crafts, and connecting with the richness of the African American heritage through literature.

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 […]

Local Black writers including Children’s book authors: DeJon Brown, Seth Gholston, Betty Major, Staci Moore Rider and Stephon Watson talk about their books and their creative journey. Hosted by Shantelle Grant, Regional Children and Youth Service Director,  Toccoa - Stephens County Library and panel moderated by Justin Richie

We're excited to take sail at the first Roots & Rhythm event! Join us the last Sunday of February to kickoff Black Children's Book Week on the @TheQueenMary Levi&Toonk will be engaging families with interactive performances at 12 pm, 2 pm, and 4 pm. Throughout the event's duration, we will also introduce our educational […]

Join us as we welcome author Kevin Lewis to the Newburgh Free Library! Kevin will be reading some of his picture books as only he can, with enthusiasm and joy! This storytime is geared towards children 3-5 years old, but everyone is welcome! Kevin Lewis is the author of many children’s picture books for toddler and […]

Come celebrate Black Children's Book Week with four wonderful authors!

Join a panel of local, young Black authors sharing their experiences as writers and reading their books for young people at Indy Reads!

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of inspiration, learning, and fun at the Mini Motivator Books Youth Conference! This engaging event empowers youth ages 7-13 and their grown-ups with creativity, curiosity, and community. Event Highlights: Top Golf Atlanta(Midtown) Meet Local Authors: Connect with Atlanta’s finest authors and hear about their creative journeys. Interactive Science Activities: […]

Welcome to Books, Bakes & Brilliance! Presented by The Love & Light Collective's Ms. Love and Beyond Academics' Ms. Alisha We are thrilled to showcase the work of Ms. Alisha, author of You Can Be an Inventor Too!  and Ms. Love, a talented Children's Edutainer and founder of The Love & Light Collective. Ms. Alisha's engaging and empowering workbook introduces young […]

Join us for an inspiring reading hour designed to help youth ages 8-12 discover the courage, resilience, and determination needed to overcome challenges and build brighter tomorrows. This activity encourages critical reading and thinking, as well as personal reflection. together well turn the pages toward a fearless and brighter future.

Join us in celebrating Black Children’s Book Week February 23-March 1, 2025! Virtually and face-to-face join us in sharing books that highlight black characters or black antagonists for all readers. As with any events we host, we focus on FUN and Literacy through S.T.E.A.M.! We discuss our self -care action plans and support and uplift […]

Diverse children's books aren’t just important—they’re essential! But how can you tell if a book is truly diverse? It’s more than just the illustrations! Join us on Feb 23rd at 3PM PDT / 6PM EDT on Instagram Live as we break it all down! Don’t miss this convo!

Join QUAD DEI Consultants, LLC. and Fatima Scipio, Author of "I Love Everything About Me," as we celebrate Black Children's Book Week with a special story time celebrating self-love, confidence, and joy! About the Book: This uplifting picture book, with vibrant illustrations by Paige Mason, celebrates everything that makes a Black child unique—from their hair […]