BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Staging BBB - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Staging BBB X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Staging BBB 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:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220201T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T235900 DTSTAMP:20260420T055806 CREATED:20220209T212636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T212636Z UID:10001469-1643673600-1646092740@staging.blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:#28DaysofBlackGirlBooks DESCRIPTION:During the entire month of February Dear Beautiful Brown Girl will be featuring #28DaysofBlackGirlBooks. We are featuring Black Books with a Female Protagonist. All 28 books are written by Black Women. URL:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/event/28daysofblackgirlbooks/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Dear Beautiful Brown Girl":MAILTO:info@dearbeautifulbrowngirl.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T055806 CREATED:20220207T150950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T150950Z UID:10001464-1644433200-1644433200@staging.blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Black Children's Book Week DMV Year 1: The Vision DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion about Black Children’s Book Week celebrations in the DMV! Hear about our virtual library and opportunities to meet DMV-based authors during this year’s celebration. \nWe have a lot planned for year 1 and are excited to share the vision with you on Wednesday\, February 9th at 7PM ET. \nJoin the conversation with @4dmvkids\, @litlovejourney\, @bravekidpress & @brian_keith_harris. \nBring your questions. See you on Wednesday! URL:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/event/black-childrens-book-week-dmv-year-1-the-vision/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/February-9th-Event-BCBW-DMV-1-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="4DMV Kids":MAILTO:4dmvkids@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T160000 DTSTAMP:20260420T055806 CREATED:20220207T151918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T232024Z UID:10001465-1645884000-1645891200@staging.blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Black Children's Book Week Museum of Black Representation Grand Opening! DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the launch of Black Children’s Book Week\, and the power of Black representation in children’s books! \nJoin us to celebrate the launch of Black Children’s Book Week\, and the power of Black representation! At our museum opening you will hear from the authors and organizers who are hosting events during Black Children’s Book Week. You will also get a chance to tour the galleries in our Black Children’s Book Week Shoppable Virtual Museum of Black Representation\, where you will be able to discover and purchase Black children’s books for the children in your life! \nThe galleries in the museum feature images from our author and publisher sponsors! Join us! This is a virtual event you don’t want to miss! URL:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/event/bcbw-museum-grand-opening/ LOCATION:Black Children’s Book Museum CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Black-Childrens-Book-Week-Museum-of-Black-Representation-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220227 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220306 DTSTAMP:20260420T055806 CREATED:20220221T025518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220304T003802Z UID:10001807-1645920000-1646524799@staging.blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Pearl and her Gee's Bend Quilt Read Aloud DESCRIPTION:Have you heard about the Gee’s Bend quilts?  No? These American treasures have traveled the US and abroad in museums plus galleries alike.   They are also the inspiration behind the geometric shapes found in the official White House painting of former First Lady Michelle Obama. Join educator\, author and Gee’s Bend Legacy Tangular A. Irby for a special Black Children’s Book Week reading of the best selling children’s book\, Pearl and her Gee’s Bend Quilt. Out of the mouth of a child\, let Pearl tell you how her grandmother’s magic with a needle and thread has inspired her to make her very own Gee’s Bend quilt. Find out how this small rural area in Alabama\, now called Boykin\, has found its rightful place in American History.  In the process\, inspire your children to learn about their own family history\, document the story and keep your legacy alive for generations to come.  This read aloud is on demand so… grab your little ones\, your favorite quilt\, press play and enjoy! \nComplete the google doc to be entered into a drawing to win an autographed Pearl and her Gee’s Bend Gift set.  The set includes a storybook plus coloring book. Good Luck. \nThe link to the reading will be posted in the Black Children’s Book Week Calendar on February 27th. \n  \nWatch the reading HERE. \n  \n  URL:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/event/pearl-and-her-gees-bend-quilt-read-aloud/2022-02-27/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Black-Childrens-Book-Week.png ORGANIZER;CN="Learning Advantage Network Diversified%2C LLC":MAILTO:learningadvantagenetwork@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220227 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220306 DTSTAMP:20260420T055806 CREATED:20220131T142017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T142017Z UID:10001443-1645920000-1646524799@staging.blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:BCBW DMV YouTube Channel Launch DESCRIPTION:DC\, Maryland & Virginia… Get Ready! \nThe Black Children’s Book Week DMV YouTube Channel will launch Sunday\, February 27th at Noon with DMV-based black children’s author readings\, introductions including author bios and more. This digital library will serve as the base of the DMV Black Children’s Author Database (coming soon!). \nNew releases set to drop on YouTube each day through Black Children’s Book Week (2/27 – 3/5) so make sure you hit that subscribe button now! \nMake sure to also follow our sponsors for more info on what’s dropping and from who: @4dmvkids\, @litlovejourney\, @bravekidpress\,  @iamyetteryogi & @brian_keith_harris! \nWant to get in touch with us? Email us: bcbwdmv@gmail.com URL:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/event/bcbw-dmv-youtube-channel-launch/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Flyers-1-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="4DMV Kids":MAILTO:4dmvkids@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220227T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T055806 CREATED:20220206T004716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220206T004716Z UID:10001458-1645948800-1646499600@staging.blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:cMoe Black Children's Book Week DESCRIPTION:The Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville (cMoe) will join the celebration by supporting black child authors. Each author will read their published book and you each can be viewed via the Museum’s social media platforms. \nParticipating Authors:\n\n2/27-Delisha Payne\n2/28-Bree Francis\n3/1-Catherine Ewing-Booker\n3/2-Shayona Funches\n3/3-Brandon Darrett\n3/4-Tradara McLaurine\n\nWe will have a special reading by our Executive Director\, Stephanie Terry on March 5th. URL:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/event/cmoe-black-childrens-book-week/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Museum of Evansville":MAILTO:info@cmoekids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220227T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T055806 CREATED:20220121T064306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T221341Z UID:10001087-1645948800-1646499600@staging.blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Black History Month Book Drive DESCRIPTION:In support of the inaugural Black Children’s Book Week (BCBW) February 27\, 2022 – March 5\, 2022 the Kappa Sigma NYC Alumnae chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority\, Inc.  will be hosting a book drive for children ages 1-17 years old.  The goal of BCBW is to purchase and donate culturally representative books that celebrate minority children and the creators who make sure they are represented in books and other children’s media.  Sorors and participants may donate books from the Kappa Sigma Book Drive attention soror Jazmin McBride.  Books ordered from the amazon list should be delivered no later than February 22\, 2022. \nSisterly\, \nSoror Jazmin McBride\, MSW \nCommunity Service Chair \nKappa Sigma NYC Alumnae Chapter \nSigma Gamma Rho Sorority\, Inc. URL:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/event/black-history-month-book-drive/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/F650E94E-0D77-4F10-B40A-550DDEDE9C80.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority%2C Inc.":MAILTO:kscommunityservice@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220227T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220227T143000 DTSTAMP:20260420T055806 CREATED:20220124T045115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T045115Z UID:10001100-1645966800-1645972200@staging.blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Black History/Black Children's Book Week Kick Off Event w/ Harriet Tubman DESCRIPTION:Gather with Black Lives Matter Springfield as we listen to Harriet Tubman\, portrayed by Kathryn Harris\, read some of her favorite books. For children of all ages!\n\nPlease register your in person attendance at the link below. Please be sure to include yourself and any additional guests in your party registration number so that we can ensure we remain within the safety guidelines set by our public health leaders. \nDue to the ongoing pandemic\, we are limiting the number of in person participants in order to follow guidelines and keep everyone safe. We will be streaming this event on FB Live for those who want to join us virtually.\n\nMasks required at all times\n\n*Treat bags\, a book & school supplies will be given out to children in attendance. If you would like to help us by donating a book to provide a child\, please purchase one from our wish list at the link below.\nhttps://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/24FIE5GJ5V60N… URL:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/event/black-history-black-childrens-book-week-kick-off-event-w-harriet-tubman/ LOCATION:IL CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,In-Person,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Black-Childrens-Book-Week-Kick-Off-Event.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Black Lives Matter SPI":MAILTO:SPIBLM@GMAIL.COM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220227T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220227T143000 DTSTAMP:20260420T055806 CREATED:20220121T200454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T220627Z UID:10001088-1645970400-1645972200@staging.blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:A Live Show for Our Beautiful Brown Babies! DESCRIPTION:To celebrate Black Children’s Book Week\, Kidogo Productions (kidogo.tv) will premiere its first live virtual event! Kidogo is excited to throw some love on our beautiful brown babies by showcasing the talents of musicians\, educators\, and instructions. Join us for sing alongs\, dancing\, and affirmations as we center and celebrate Black cultures! \nKidogo.tv is a new platform to find and enjoy curated video and interactive content\, which centers and celebrates Black cultures for children. At Kidogo (which means “little” in Swahili”)\, we strive to attract\, support and promote a premium collection of content creators (creatives\, educators\, and entertainers) who share Kidogo’s purpose\, which is to offer multimedia content designed to help Black children from around the world feel loved\, respected\, centered and celebrated. \n  URL:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/event/a-live-show-for-our-beautiful-brown-babies/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Screen-Shot-2022-01-21-at-5.04.17-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kidogo Productions":MAILTO:info@kidogoproductions.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220227T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220227T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T055806 CREATED:20220208T031810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T031810Z UID:10001467-1645970400-1645974000@staging.blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Grandma's Couch Presents: Drag Queen Story Hour with Stormie Daie! DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\nGrandma’s Couch Presents Drag Queen Story Hour with the iconic Stormie Daie! In collaboration with the LGBT Center of Raleigh\, VAE Raleigh will be hosting this free virtual reading event for children of all ages. Revisit African-American children’s stories that may be new to some and an old friend to others. \nThis storytime is hosted in conjunction with VAE Raleigh’s current exhibition\, CREATING A HOME\, NOT AN EMPIRE. Curated by Collaborative Curatorial Fellow\, Alyssa Cuffie\, this show explores black family storytelling and the ways we revisit our past. \nJoin us for this one hour session of folktale\, songs\, and craft on February 27th at 2pm. RSVP is required. See you soon! URL:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/event/grandmas-couch-presents-drag-queen-story-hour-with-stormie-daie/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/DQSH-VAE-EVENTBRITE-BANNER.png ORGANIZER;CN="VAE Raleigh":MAILTO:alyssa@vaeraleigh.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220227T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220227T160000 DTSTAMP:20260420T055806 CREATED:20220129T142506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220129T142934Z UID:10001421-1645974000-1645977600@staging.blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Why Our Feelings Matter: Helping Children Talk about Their Emotions DESCRIPTION:Why Our Feelings Matter: Helping Children Talk about Their Emotions\n\n\n \n\n\nA conversation with Dr. Charmain Jackman\, child psychologist\, parent\, and founder of InnoPsych\, Inc. and Chelsea Elliott\, Social Worker\, parent\, and author of Natalie’s Not-So-Fun Play Date\, will share their personal and professional narratives about why helping Black children talk about their feelings is critical to identity and self-love. URL:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/event/why-our-feelings-matter-helping-children-talk-about-their-emotions/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,Panel,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Black-Children-Book-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Charmain Jackman":MAILTO:thrive@innopsych.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220227T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220227T160000 DTSTAMP:20260420T055806 CREATED:20220120T055436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T060337Z UID:10001086-1645974000-1645977600@staging.blackbabybooks.com 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. URL:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/event/young-gifted-and-black/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Young-Gifted-and-Black.png ORGANIZER;CN="Levi&Toonk":MAILTO:leviandtoonk(at)gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220227T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220227T163000 DTSTAMP:20260420T055806 CREATED:20220130T063235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220130T063235Z UID:10001425-1645974000-1645979400@staging.blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:A TALE OF TWO LIZZIES DESCRIPTION:A Tale of Two Lizzies” is a virtual read aloud event. \nJoin Dr. Liz and KP Carter\, The Literacy Whisperer for a lively afternoon of reading\, music\, and fun! \nDr. Liz will share her Little Lizzy series for readers ages 3-7. She helps children develop reading and life goals and practice daily affirmations. Dr. Liz will discuss how developing goals and saying daily affirmations helped her family reach its goals. \nKP Carter’s Lizzie B. Hayes series is just right for readers ages 8-12. She weaves historical fiction\, family love\, and courage through her chapter books about life in Newark\, NJ during the 60’s and 70’s. She will read excerpts from the series and share music from the civil rights era. \n  URL:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/event/a-tale-of-two-lizzies/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/FINAL_DRAFT.png ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Lisette Caesar":MAILTO:liz@littlelizzy.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220227T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220227T163000 DTSTAMP:20260420T055806 CREATED:20220226T043050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220227T141614Z UID:10001444-1645977600-1645979400@staging.blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:The Sisterhood Bond: Virtual Reading DESCRIPTION:Come read “The Sisterhood Bond” with us on Instagram Live. URL:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/event/the-sisterhood-bond-virtual-reading/ LOCATION:IL CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/image0-25.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220227T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T055807 CREATED:20220221T040551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220221T041818Z UID:10001832-1645986600-1646508600@staging.blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:The Radikal Readers Clubhouse (MEET THE AUTHORS) DESCRIPTION: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. \nFive 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!\nSUPPORT OUR AUTHORS BOOKS\n__________________________________________\nGrand Feet\nWritten By Talina Hutton\nIllustrated by Naafi Nur Rohm\nhttps://grand-feet.square.site/ \nMadame Miraculous and the Messy Laboratory\nWritten by Miracleous Seays\nIllustrated by Daria Vanokurova\nAmazon \nNile’s Surprise Visit\nWritten by Ginger Smith\nIllustrated by DG\nhttps://nilesbooks.com \nI am a KING\nWritten by Elizabeth Elliott\nEdited by Kim Green\nIllustrated by Shay Page\nhttps://iamking1.com/ \nMahalia and Malcolm (The Robinsons)\nWritten by Terance Shipman and Prudence Williams\nIllustrated by Yvonne Abuda\nhttps://www.teranceshipman.com or Amazon \nThe Radikal Readers Clubhouse is an online reading group whose mission is distributing books in low-income or literacy deprived communities \n  URL:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/event/__trashed-39__trashed/2022-02-27/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/the-radikal-readers-clubhouse-meet-the-authors1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Radikal Readers Clubhouse":MAILTO:Terrypreston51@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220227T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220227T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T055807 CREATED:20220225T034412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220227T140837Z UID:10001434-1645988400-1645990200@staging.blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Black Children's Book Week Storytelling with LÄCA Bridges DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 1ST EVER BLACK CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK!!! Our beautiful Black children\, our talented Black authors…Here’s how I’m celebrating. Join me from the comfort of your home while I bring to life some wonderful children’s books from Black authors of then and now! Tune in nightly to LÄCAInc (Linking Across Cultures and Ages) on Facebook Live for education\, entertainment\, history and fun! URL:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/event/black-childrens-book-week-storytelling-with-laca-bridges/2022-02-27/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/BCBW.png ORGANIZER;CN="LÄ%3BCA InC- Linking Across Cultures And Ages (LÄ%3BCA Bridges)":MAILTO:lacabridges@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220227T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220227T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T055807 CREATED:20220209T212704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T212704Z UID:10001470-1645988400-1645990200@staging.blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:BeYOU TV Presents: Black Children's Book Week DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/event/beyou-tv-presents-black-childrens-book-week/2022-02-27/ LOCATION:IL CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Podcast-images.png ORGANIZER;CN="Dear Beautiful Brown Girl":MAILTO:info@dearbeautifulbrowngirl.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220227T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220227T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T055807 CREATED:20220124T010816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T010816Z UID:10001093-1645988400-1645990200@staging.blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:7 Days of Empowering Stories for Black Children! DESCRIPTION:Join us for an extraordinary series of Seed of Melanin storytime videos as we celebrate Black Children’s Book Week with seven empowering stories! \nStarting Sunday\, 2/27/22\, we will be premiering a new storytime video at 3 pm on our Seed of Melanin Kids YouTube channel each day. \nBe sure to follow us on Instagram @seedofmelanin for a chance to win fun giveaways. URL:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/event/7-days-of-empowering-stories-for-black-children/2022-02-27/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Seed-of-Melanin-Black-Childrens-Book-Week.png ORGANIZER;CN="Seed of Melanin":MAILTO:seedofmelanin@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220227T201500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220227T204500 DTSTAMP:20260420T055807 CREATED:20220202T034708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T161601Z UID:10001452-1645992900-1645994700@staging.blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Bedtime Story with Crystal Jordan DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black Children’s Book Week with Crystal Jordan! \nSave the Dates February 27\, March 2\, and 3. \nI will be hosting a bedtime story featuring my books! My books feature positive affirmations and Autism Awareness. \nI Am Auesome Series \nWith strong words of affirmation\, the I Am Auesome Positive Affirmations for Autistic Children Series aims to motivate children on the spectrum\, while they are becoming who they are meant to be. “I hope they’ll know they’re enough.” The power they possess does not require them to change to fit society’s norms. They are AUESOME. \nFebruary 27 –\nBedtime Story Time With Crystal Jordan featuring I Am Auesome Positive Affirmations for Autistic Boys\n\nMarch 2 –\nBedtime Story Time With Crystal Jordan featuring Just Like you\n\nMarch 3 –\nBedtime Story Time With Crystal Jordan featuring I Am Auesome Positive Affirmations for Autistic Girls\nAll kids need words of affirmation especially kids on the spectrums. I created this series for them. \nOrder here: \nwww.zachariahworld.com/iamauesome \nWhere to watch me Live here: \nYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTEYIrnc8q2oydZHAy0NhUA\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Crystaljordanthedesigner/\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamcrystaljordan/\nMy Website: https://www.zachariahworld.com/livereadings URL:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/event/bedtime-story-with-crystal-jordan/2022-02-27/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Pastel-Watercolor-Daily-Planner-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Crystal Jordan Zachariah World":MAILTO:crystaljordan@zachariahworld.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220228 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220307 DTSTAMP:20260420T055807 CREATED:20220221T025518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220304T003802Z UID:10001808-1646006400-1646611199@staging.blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Pearl and her Gee's Bend Quilt Read Aloud DESCRIPTION:Have you heard about the Gee’s Bend quilts?  No? These American treasures have traveled the US and abroad in museums plus galleries alike.   They are also the inspiration behind the geometric shapes found in the official White House painting of former First Lady Michelle Obama. Join educator\, author and Gee’s Bend Legacy Tangular A. Irby for a special Black Children’s Book Week reading of the best selling children’s book\, Pearl and her Gee’s Bend Quilt. Out of the mouth of a child\, let Pearl tell you how her grandmother’s magic with a needle and thread has inspired her to make her very own Gee’s Bend quilt. Find out how this small rural area in Alabama\, now called Boykin\, has found its rightful place in American History.  In the process\, inspire your children to learn about their own family history\, document the story and keep your legacy alive for generations to come.  This read aloud is on demand so… grab your little ones\, your favorite quilt\, press play and enjoy! \nComplete the google doc to be entered into a drawing to win an autographed Pearl and her Gee’s Bend Gift set.  The set includes a storybook plus coloring book. Good Luck. \nThe link to the reading will be posted in the Black Children’s Book Week Calendar on February 27th. \n  \nWatch the reading HERE. \n  \n  URL:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/event/pearl-and-her-gees-bend-quilt-read-aloud/2022-02-28/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Black-Childrens-Book-Week.png ORGANIZER;CN="Learning Advantage Network Diversified%2C LLC":MAILTO:learningadvantagenetwork@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T153000 DTSTAMP:20260420T055807 CREATED:20220205T165957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220205T170134Z UID:10001456-1646060400-1646062200@staging.blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Author's Chat with Nina Sophia DESCRIPTION:To celebrate Black Children’s Book Week\, I will be hosting an author’s chat with Nina Sophia\, who is the author of The Adventures of Nina Sophia and My Name is Nina Sophia. The event will be on IG Live\, February 21\, at 3pm. @iamyetteryogi @the.adventures.of.nina.sophia URL:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/event/authors-chat-with-nina-sophia/ LOCATION:IL CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/51282DB0-.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="4DMV Kids":MAILTO:4dmvkids@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T055807 CREATED:20220202T033711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220227T222719Z UID:10001449-1646064000-1646067600@staging.blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Drag Queen Story Hour DESCRIPTION:Drag Queen Story Hour is a proud sponsor of Black Children’s Book Week! Check out our story hour with Felicia Minor and author A.K. Neer\, founder of Hark Press Books as they read I wish I were a Unicorn. \n\nDrag Queen Story Hour celebrates reading through the glamorous art of drag.  Our chapter network creates diverse\, accessible\, and culturally-inclusive family programming where kids can express their authentic selves and become bright lights of change in their communities. We envision a world where kids can learn from LGBTQ+ herstories and experiences to love themselves\, celebrate the fabulous diversity in their communities\, and stand up for what they believe in and each other.\nFelicia Minor\nFelicia “Fefe” Minor is most known for her involvement in the community and being crowned Miss Gay Supernova USA Newcomer in 2011. Felicia Minor is an aspiring drag queen\, entertainer\, co-host and producer. Entertainer\, social media guru\, makeup artist and co-host of Let’s Have A Fefe with Felicia “Fefe” Minor & Freddy Prinze Charming\, Felicia has been entertaining since 2007. She was crowned Miss Gay Supernova USofA Newcomer in 2011\, and it was all downhill from there. Since discovering foundation that matched her skin tone\, she’s been making a name for herself as one of the most creative queens in Arizona. She’s always willing to lend her talents to up-and-coming entertainers\, helping with pageants\, makeup\, and teaching the new generation of divas how to channel their own brand of fierceness\, reminding them\, and everyone else\, to “Rock their fabulosity!”\nA.K. Neer\nA.K. Neer (also goes by “Zen”) she/they\, is passionate about writing and producing books that include diverse characters within stories that encourage and empower young readers to know\, accept\, and be their authentic selves. With a special spot for marginalized children and inspired by their own kids\, they hope their books will bring awareness of emotional intelligence\, self-awareness\, and positive self-concept to readers of all ages. URL:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/event/drag-queen-story-hour/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/FEBRUARY-28.png ORGANIZER;CN="Drag Queen Story Hour":MAILTO:jonathan@dragqueenstoryhour.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T180000 DTSTAMP:20260420T055807 CREATED:20220128T195403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T195403Z UID:10001419-1646069400-1646071200@staging.blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Interview with Gloria Angelou DESCRIPTION:We have the pleasure of interviewing Columbus\, Ohio’s own Gloria Angelou about her “Daddies Too” book series on instagram LIVE. Join us! URL:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/event/interview-with-gloria-angelou/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/5A1CBC9A-2B03-443D-B58C-BBA40789784B.png ORGANIZER;CN="Leah Williams of Mimi&rsquo%3Bs Treats Boutique":MAILTO:mimistreatsboutique@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220306T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T055807 CREATED:20220221T040551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220221T041818Z UID:10001833-1646073000-1646595000@staging.blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:The Radikal Readers Clubhouse (MEET THE AUTHORS) DESCRIPTION: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. \nFive 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!\nSUPPORT OUR AUTHORS BOOKS\n__________________________________________\nGrand Feet\nWritten By Talina Hutton\nIllustrated by Naafi Nur Rohm\nhttps://grand-feet.square.site/ \nMadame Miraculous and the Messy Laboratory\nWritten by Miracleous Seays\nIllustrated by Daria Vanokurova\nAmazon \nNile’s Surprise Visit\nWritten by Ginger Smith\nIllustrated by DG\nhttps://nilesbooks.com \nI am a KING\nWritten by Elizabeth Elliott\nEdited by Kim Green\nIllustrated by Shay Page\nhttps://iamking1.com/ \nMahalia and Malcolm (The Robinsons)\nWritten by Terance Shipman and Prudence Williams\nIllustrated by Yvonne Abuda\nhttps://www.teranceshipman.com or Amazon \nThe Radikal Readers Clubhouse is an online reading group whose mission is distributing books in low-income or literacy deprived communities \n  URL:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/event/__trashed-39__trashed/2022-02-28/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/the-radikal-readers-clubhouse-meet-the-authors1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Radikal Readers Clubhouse":MAILTO:Terrypreston51@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220228T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220228T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T055807 CREATED:20220225T034412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220227T140837Z UID:10001435-1646074800-1646076600@staging.blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Black Children's Book Week Storytelling with LÄCA Bridges DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 1ST EVER BLACK CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK!!! Our beautiful Black children\, our talented Black authors…Here’s how I’m celebrating. Join me from the comfort of your home while I bring to life some wonderful children’s books from Black authors of then and now! Tune in nightly to LÄCAInc (Linking Across Cultures and Ages) on Facebook Live for education\, entertainment\, history and fun! URL:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/event/black-childrens-book-week-storytelling-with-laca-bridges/2022-02-28/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/BCBW.png ORGANIZER;CN="LÄ%3BCA InC- Linking Across Cultures And Ages (LÄ%3BCA Bridges)":MAILTO:lacabridges@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T055807 CREATED:20220209T212704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T212704Z UID:10001471-1646074800-1646076600@staging.blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:BeYOU TV Presents: Black Children's Book Week DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/event/beyou-tv-presents-black-childrens-book-week/2022-02-28/ LOCATION:IL CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Podcast-images.png ORGANIZER;CN="Dear Beautiful Brown Girl":MAILTO:info@dearbeautifulbrowngirl.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T055807 CREATED:20220124T010816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T010816Z UID:10001094-1646074800-1646076600@staging.blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:7 Days of Empowering Stories for Black Children! DESCRIPTION:Join us for an extraordinary series of Seed of Melanin storytime videos as we celebrate Black Children’s Book Week with seven empowering stories! \nStarting Sunday\, 2/27/22\, we will be premiering a new storytime video at 3 pm on our Seed of Melanin Kids YouTube channel each day. \nBe sure to follow us on Instagram @seedofmelanin for a chance to win fun giveaways. URL:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/event/7-days-of-empowering-stories-for-black-children/2022-02-28/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Seed-of-Melanin-Black-Childrens-Book-Week.png ORGANIZER;CN="Seed of Melanin":MAILTO:seedofmelanin@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T055807 CREATED:20220123T024209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220123T024209Z UID:10001091-1646074800-1646076600@staging.blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:“Read With Re-Re” DESCRIPTION:Hey Super Readers! Come celebrate the inaugural 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. \nJoin us! \nMonday\, February 28\, 2022 \n6pm CST/7pm EST \nInstagram Live @ReReTheReader URL:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/event/read-with-re-re/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/4145E522-92D7-4466-9614-2D199031ECED.png ORGANIZER;CN="Takiyah L. Prowell":MAILTO:hello@faithwritenow.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T055807 CREATED:20220226T042951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220226T042951Z UID:10001442-1646074800-1646078400@staging.blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Writing and Illustrating for Black Children in Picture Books DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate Black joy in children’s literature with some of your favorite Black authors and illustrators. Learn what projects they’re currently working on\, why they write or illustrate for Black children\, and how you can support their work. Sign up below to register for this exclusive event. Only the first 400 sign-ups will be accepted. URL:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/event/writing-and-illustrating-for-black-children-in-picture-books/ LOCATION:Black Children’s Book Museum CATEGORIES:Panel,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/BCBW-Author-Panel-2-28-2022-IG-Post.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T055807 CREATED:20220216T173122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T173122Z UID:10001799-1646074800-1646078400@staging.blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Live with Parents of Black Children Authors DESCRIPTION:Parents of Black children authors will discuss what they did with their children\, intentionally and unintentionally\, that led to their children becoming published authors. URL:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/event/live-with-parents-of-black-children-authors/2022-02-28/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Neutral-Beige-Live-Talk-Notification-Instagram-Story-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Elyse So Powerful":MAILTO:info@elysesopowerful.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR