Troy Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 Spelman Alumna Launches Global Celebration and Museum for Black Children Nationwide — Spelman alumna Veronica N. Chapman is a social entrepreneur and children’s book author on a mission to help make the world better for Black children. In an effort to achieve this goal, Veronica is launching Black Children’s Book Week (BCBW), a global celebration of Black children and the power of positive representation in children’s books and other media, and an accompanying Virtual Black Children’s Book Museum. “Research shows that when Black children see themselves represented positively in their media, it fortifies their self-esteem and helps protect them from the impact of racism,” says Veronica N. Chapman. “In an ideal world, Black children would get to grow up fully experiencing the joys and protections of childhood and not be dehumanized simply for having melanin-rich skin. Instead, they are often affected by and fully aware of the devastating impacts of racism, which can replace their natural childhood curiosity and zest with anxiety and fear. Black Children’s Book Week is an invitation for everyone to be intentional about making sure Black children feel our love.” Administered by Black Baby Books, a platform founded by Chapman to make it easier to discover children’s books with Black characters, many have responded to her call to action to help “raise the vibration in the world” for Black children. Authors, educators, community advocates and others are organizing events during the week to accomplish this goal. Celebrants include people throughout the United States as well as the United Kingdom, Nigeria, St. Lucia, and Venezuela to name a few. Parents, educators, and all advocates for Black children are invited to join this celebration. To learn more about Black Children’s Book Week and register for events, visit https://blackbabybooks.com/bcbw and follow Black Children’s Book Week on Instagram (@blackchildrensbookweek). You can also hear directly from BCBW event organizers by attending the Virtual Black Children’s Book Museum Grand Opening on February 26, 2022. Visit www.blackchildrensbookmuseum.org to register. For all media inquiries for Veronica N. Chapman, please contact Jonathan Scott: info@boxxout.com. About Black Children’s Book Week 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. Founded by entrepreneur and children’s book author Veronica N. Chapman—and administered by Black Baby Books, LLC, a platform she launched to make it easier to discover children’s books with Black characters—Black Children’s Book Week will start every year on the last Sunday in February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naomi Dunsen-White Posted March 21, 2022 Report Share Posted March 21, 2022 This was a fantastic event! I was very proud to participate in the week's events and have my book displayed in the museum. I can hardly wait for next year. I know it will be even more amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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