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SUMMARY:Levi&Toonk at the Queen Mary
DESCRIPTION: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 🚢 \nLevi&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 enrichment services while uplifting both of our current book collections. This will be a day of live music\, spoken word\, art sessions\, and so much more! 🪘🎷🎶🕺🏾💃🏾🎙🖼✨️ \nTo receive $5 off admission\, use promo code “RRLEVITOONK” when purchasing your tickets. \nPlease follow and like us:
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/levitoonk-at-the-queen-mary/
LOCATION:The Queen Mary\, 1126 Queens Hwy\, Long Beach\, C\, 90802\, United States
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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. \nPlease follow and like us:
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/virtual-youth-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Workshop For Authors
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SUMMARY:Toonk's Hangout
DESCRIPTION:This one is for the kids! Join Christie\, founder of Gutted Fitness\, as she performs a live demonstration of multiple methods children can use to practice self-care. For maximum benefit\, prepare to be physically active and fully engaged in the process. This session will be fun\, lighthearted\, and the perfect ending to an exceptional week! \nBrief Facilitator Bio: Christie is the founder and owner of Gutted Fitness: a safe space for Black people from urban areas to heal and (re)define what it means to be fit and successful in and out of the hood. Along with holding a graduate degree in Public Policy and Community Planning\, she maintains the following certifications: AFAA-CGF\, BOSU\, CPR. She and our Editor in Chief are women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority\, Inc. \nPlease follow and like us:
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/toonks-hangout/
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SUMMARY:Young\, Gifted\, and Black
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will discuss what giftedness is\, how to identify if your child may be gifted\, ways to support your child if they are\, and external resources and programs to help cultivate that brainpower! Even if your child is not labeled “gifted” at school\, this information can still be powerful as we aim to give space and light for education to thrive. All grade levels are welcome! \nBrief Facilitator Bio: Bri Smocks has earned a Bachelor of Arts in English\, a Master of Education\, and a Master of Educational Leadership . She also holds a Principal certification along with teacher certifications for Gifted and Talented\, English\, and English as a Second Language. Her latest accomplishment has been taking on the role of Editor in Chief for Levi&Toonk. \nPlease follow and like us:
URL:https://blackbabybooks.com/event/young-gifted-and-black/
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