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:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T153000 DTSTAMP:20260423T004516 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/ 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:20260423T004516 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:20260423T004516 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:20260423T004516 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:20260423T004516 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:20260423T004516 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/ 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:20260423T004516 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:20260423T004516 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:20260423T004516 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:20260423T004516 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T210000 DTSTAMP:20260423T004516 CREATED:20220215T203317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T203317Z UID:10001798-1646078400-1646082000@staging.blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Key Lessons in Self-Publishing Children's Picture Books DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re thinking about writing a children’s book\, have already written your story\, or have already published your book\, THIS FREE EVENT\, Live on Instagram on February 28th is FOR YOU! URL:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/event/key-lessons-in-self-publishing-childrens-picture-books/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IGLIVE_SELFPUBLISHING_FEB28.png.png ORGANIZER;CN="Danielle Marietta and Reesa Shayne Books":MAILTO:reesashayne@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220308 DTSTAMP:20260423T004516 CREATED:20220221T025518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220304T003802Z UID:10001809-1646092800-1646697599@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/2022-03-01/ 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:20220301T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T004516 CREATED:20220131T010256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T010256Z UID:10001433-1646150400-1646154000@staging.blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Mini Code-Camp DESCRIPTION:Join me with your child to create a story using code/ programming. No experience needed\, and you will learn enough to continue coding with your kids. This is a live interactive 1 hour event in Google Meet with me- Elaine Griggs. I am a National awards winning STEM teacher. Children grades K-8 can either create or tell a story using animation and while learning to code\, supported by you. Increase interest in science\, technology\, engineering process\, and math by supporting your child to learn to code computers. Don’t just use technology\, be digital content creators while laying the foundation for learning computational thinking. URL:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/event/mini-code-camp/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:In-Person,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Logo-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="K12STEMClub":MAILTO:elaine.griggs@pembrokek12.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T180000 DTSTAMP:20260423T004516 CREATED:20220128T195323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T195323Z UID:10001418-1646155800-1646157600@staging.blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Interview with Latoya of Brown Hands LLC DESCRIPTION:We have the pleasure of interviewing Cincinnati\, Ohio’s own Latoya Turner about her “Brown Hands” book series on instagram LIVE. Join us! URL:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/event/interview-with-latoya-of-brown-hands-llc/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/39FA1A0D-00EA-4E85-A93F-B6FB1E601493.png ORGANIZER;CN="Leah Williams of Mimi&rsquo%3Bs Treats Boutique":MAILTO:mimistreatsboutique@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220301T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220301T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T004516 CREATED:20220223T153517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T153517Z UID:10001430-1646159400-1646163000@staging.blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Story Time with Mother Dove DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black Children’s Book Week! \nIn celebration of Black Children’s Book Week\, please join author Theresa Hickman\, Tuesday\, March 1\, 2022\, for story time of her 1st children’s book\, I Can… Just Try! \nThis event is virtual via Zoom and the link will be provided upon registration. \nRegister by email at: youthcoordinator1@zetaphibetaillinois.org \nThe read-aloud will begin at 6:30 pm\, followed by a discussion. \nYou don’t want to miss out on this event. \nMark your calendars and come join Theresa\, Tuesday\, March 1st at 6:30pm for Story Time with Mother Dove. \nI Can…Just Try!: I Can Just Try! is available on Amazon as well at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LGWWW4L \n#childrensbook #firstpublishedbook #icanjusttry #blackauthors #motherdove #primaryagebook #childrensbookauthor\n#motherdovesacademy URL:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/event/story-time-with-mother-dove-2/ CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_1473.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Jhonte Winters- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority%2C State of Illinois":MAILTO:youthcoordinator1@zetaphibetaillinois.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T004516 CREATED:20220212T175514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T175514Z UID:10001795-1646159400-1646163000@staging.blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Books Change Minds DESCRIPTION:A virtual webinar hosted by Dr. Jacqueline Douge and Nicole Johnson featuring book recommendations\, book talk tips and more.  Hosts will explore how books can be a catalyst to explore empathy\, joy\, Black representation\, and social justice. URL:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/event/books-change-minds/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Black-Books-Week.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Baltimore Read Aloud":MAILTO:bmorereadaloud@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220307T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T004516 CREATED:20220221T040551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220221T041818Z UID:10001834-1646159400-1646681400@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/2022-03-01/ 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:20220301T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220301T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T004516 CREATED:20220225T034412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220227T140837Z UID:10001436-1646161200-1646163000@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/2022-03-01/ 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:20220301T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T004516 CREATED:20220209T212704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T212704Z UID:10001472-1646161200-1646163000@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/2022-03-01/ 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:20220301T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T004516 CREATED:20220124T010816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T010816Z UID:10001095-1646161200-1646163000@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/2022-03-01/ 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:20220301T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T004516 CREATED:20220216T173122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T173122Z UID:10001800-1646161200-1646164800@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/2022-03-01/ 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T004516 CREATED:20220212T172532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T172532Z UID:10001791-1646161200-1646164800@staging.blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Black Children’s Book Trivia Night DESCRIPTION:Join Black authors Nyasha Williams\, Carmen Maples\, Ciara Hill\, Carlee Jackson\, and Angela Dalton in a children-friendly trivia night. Can you figure out each of the author’s clues? Celebrate Black Children’s literature with us in form of a game. Be a part of our interactive event and book giveaway. URL:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/event/black-childrens-book-trivia-night/ CATEGORIES:Panel,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/image0-22.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220302 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220309 DTSTAMP:20260423T004516 CREATED:20220221T025518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220304T003802Z UID:10001810-1646179200-1646783999@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/2022-03-02/ 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:20220302T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T153000 DTSTAMP:20260423T004516 CREATED:20220123T024417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220123T025152Z UID:10001092-1646233200-1646235000@staging.blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Tips to Get Children Reading DESCRIPTION:Want to encourage your child to read more but not sure how? Then this free\, live interview featuring best selling children’s author Tonya Duncan Ellis and Terri Hamm of Houston’s Kindred Stories bookstore is for you! The pair with discuss the benefits of reading and offer tips on how to get kids to open books outside the classroom. \nBios \nTerry Hamm is a Howard University graduate and owner of Kindred Stories\, Houston’s premier Black bookstore. \nTonya Duncan Ellis is author of the best selling Sophie Washington children’s chapter series for kids ages 8-12. Tonya is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)\, the Authors Guild\, Black Creators in KidLit\, and the Brown Bookshelf’s HighlightsFoundation-sponsored\, Amplify Black Stories storyteller cohort. URL:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/event/tips-to-get-children-reading/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_3331-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Tonya Duncan Ellis Books":MAILTO:tonyaellis@live.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T180000 DTSTAMP:20260423T004516 CREATED:20220204T202027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T202157Z UID:10001455-1646242200-1646244000@staging.blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:Inclusion is Key DESCRIPTION:We have the pleasure of incredible Black authors from Warren\, Ohio\, L.K. Mason and Georgia’s own A.D Thompkins about their books “Zana the Brave” and “Dante’s Good Choices” book on instagram LIVE.  Join us! URL:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/event/inclusion-is-key/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/DA0AB055-86F4-4B91-BE0B-FD1F574DB099.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Leah Williams of Mimi&rsquo%3Bs Treats Boutique":MAILTO:mimistreatsboutique@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T183000 DTSTAMP:20260423T004516 CREATED:20220211T024328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220211T024414Z UID:10001787-1646244000-1646245800@staging.blackbabybooks.com SUMMARY:St Paul AME Church Fort Pierce presents Words Up Wed & Thumbs Up Thursday Read Aloud Rally DESCRIPTION:St Paul AME Church Fort Pierce presents: Words Up Wed & Thumbs Up Thursday Read Aloud Rally Special Event \nHosted by: Tyler Mills & Mrs. D Mills \nTen year old Tyler and his mom\, both members of St Paul AME Church in Fort Pierce\, Florida\, currently host Thumbs Up Thurs every week . During this pandemic with leadership of Rev. Lori M. Snell approval\, St Paul has graciously allowed the use of the church’s zoom platform and creativity by the hosts in an effort to stay connected with the youth. Thumbs up Thursday is read aloud session that promotes a mix of faith in God and literacy using children’s books that represent stories with illustrations of black children every week.  The hosts have a passion for books written by black authors and illustrators and thank God for their work in creating stories that represent and reflect our image. \nThis special 2-day virtual event will feature 2 special books and authors: \nMarch 2nd @ 6pm Author & Pastor of St Paul – Rev. Lori Snell \nMarch 3rd @ 6pm Author & Fort Pierce local – Edward W. Slater \nAmen! \n  URL:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/event/st-paul-ame-church-fort-pierce-presents-words-up-wed-thumbs-up-thursday-read-aloud-rally/2022-03-02/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Children's Book Reading,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.blackbabybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Black-Childrens-Book-Week.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="St Paul AME Church Fort Pierce":MAILTO:djoycemills@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T004516 CREATED:20220221T040551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220221T041818Z UID:10001835-1646245800-1646767800@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/2022-03-02/ 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:20220302T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220302T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T004516 CREATED:20220225T034412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220227T140837Z UID:10001437-1646247600-1646249400@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/2022-03-02/ 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:20220302T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T004516 CREATED:20220209T212704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T212704Z UID:10001473-1646247600-1646249400@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/2022-03-02/ 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:20220302T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T004516 CREATED:20220124T010816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T010816Z UID:10001096-1646247600-1646249400@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/2022-03-02/ 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 END:VCALENDAR