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[http://theafricanamericanchildrensbookproject.org/ theafricanamericanchildrensbookproject.org]<blockquote>''A Book Opens Up a World of Opportunities''</blockquote>
 
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The '''African-American Children's Book Fair''' gives the following descriptive information:<blockquote>The African American Children's Book Fair is one of the oldest and largest single-day events for children's books in the country. It features nationally known bestselling authors and illustrators, many of whom have won some of the most prestigious literary awards including the American Library Association Coretta Scott King Award. These authors and illustrators have produced some of the best books of our generation.<br><br>Parents, caregivers and educators are very supportive of the African American Children's Book Fair because they understand that children who read outside of their normal school course work tend to make more responsible decisions about their lifestyles.<br><br>The fun-filled afternoon is packed with activities that promote the POWER and JOY OF READING. Authors and illustrators will make presentations and sign their books. The Literary Row will distribute book-related promotional materials free of charge. Our Educator's Book Giveaway will also distribute brand new books to teachers and librarians for use in their schools. In addition there will be a wide selection of affordable literature available to purchase.<br><br>The African American Children's Book Fair is a part of the African American Children's Book Project's initiative to promote and preserve multicultural children's literature. The organization is leading a campaign entitled PRESERVE A LEGACY, BUY A BOOK. Its goal is to put books back into children's homes. You can't tell a child to read at home if there are no books.<br><br>The event is free and opened to the public.<br><br>''Event Highlights''
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The African American Children’s Book Project (AACBP) has supported the literary needs of children since 1992. The non-profit was created to promote and preserve children’s literature written by or about African Americans. The AACBP believes A BOOK OPENS UP A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES.
*NBC10 Telemundo62 Reading Circle
 
*PECO Literary Salon (Workshops)
 
*For Educators ONLY Book Giveaway (bring proper ID - While supplies last)
 
*Grandparents Book Giveaway
 
*Parent Book Giveaway
 
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==Editor's Note==
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At AACBP, we know that early access to books plays an important role in building lifelong readers. We collaborate with authors, illustrators, publishers, booksellers, educators, consumers, libraries, non-profits and corporations to promote literacy programs across the country.
In 2016, the event was scheduled for Saturday, February 6, at the Community College of Philadelphia Gymnasium, on 17th Street south of Spring Garden in the Logan Square neighborhood. ~[[User:PaulSank|Paul]] 22:58, 3 February 2016 (EST)
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Our stellar programs include:
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Book fairs
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Book signings
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Workshops
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I Read To See Me program (author/illustrator virtual/in-school visits)
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Educating consumers on trends/resources in youth literature
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Guidance on establishing home libraries
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Advocacy initiatives to promote Black literature around the world
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''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above descriptive information came from the organization's [http://theafricanamericanchildrensbookproject.org home page].
  
 
==In The News==
 
==In The News==

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A Book Opens Up a World of Opportunities

The African American Children’s Book Project (AACBP) has supported the literary needs of children since 1992. The non-profit was created to promote and preserve children’s literature written by or about African Americans. The AACBP believes A BOOK OPENS UP A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES.

At AACBP, we know that early access to books plays an important role in building lifelong readers. We collaborate with authors, illustrators, publishers, booksellers, educators, consumers, libraries, non-profits and corporations to promote literacy programs across the country.

Our stellar programs include:

Book fairs Book signings Workshops I Read To See Me program (author/illustrator virtual/in-school visits) Educating consumers on trends/resources in youth literature Guidance on establishing home libraries Advocacy initiatives to promote Black literature around the world

Note:  The above descriptive information came from the organization's home page.

In The News

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