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Read Aloud Read Aloud 15 MINUTES. Every child. Every parent. Every day.

“Snowy Day” was one of the first full-color American picture books to feature a Black child as its protagonist. Written and illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats, the children’s book follows the adventures of Peter, clad in his iconic red snowsuit, as he explores his city neighborhood after a snowfall. ❄️

Keats used paper collage, fabric, stamps, and India ink to craft the unique look of the story’s wintry landscape. For his illustrations, Keats received the 1963 Caldecott Medal, one of the most prestigious American children's book awards

A copy of “Snowy Day” from 1962, when the book was first published, is in the collections of our Smithsonian Libraries and Archives at Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture. These stamps are in our Smithsonian National Postal Museum's collection.

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The forecast calls for fun! Introducing Weather Hunters, a new animated series from Al Roker designed to get kids excited about weather! Weather Hunters will premiere July 7 on PBS KIDS. Al Roker Entertainment

Coming this Fall! is an all-new animated series for children ages 3-5. These twins learn, explore and help their neighbors in the fantastical Tobsy Towers, while empowering kids to use literacy to tackle challenges and accomplish tasks in their everyday lives.

Stories For Young Black Readers We aim to inspire and motivate young Black readers through our stories, to use their unique gifts to make a positive impact in their communities and the world.

Booksbybalas Children’s Book Trio

Father Writes
Daughter Writes
Son Illustrates

From lighting the kinara candles to sharing the seven principles and enjoying a special meal together, Tamir, Gabrielle, and all your friends Sesame Street wish you a wonderful .

How to Raise A Reader 🏆

1. Encourage your child to read
2. Read aloud regularly
3. Encourage reading choice
4. Read together
5. Create a comfortable environment
6. Make use of your local library
7. Talk about books
8. Bring reading to life
9. Make reading active
10. Engage your child in reading in a way that suits them

Megan Piphus Peace became the first Black woman puppeteer on Sesame Street in 2020, and has played the role of Gabrielle, a 6-year-old Black girl Muppet, since 2021.Piphus has been a puppeteer since she was young, and was inspired by female performers at a puppetry conference.She has performed in Cincinnati and around the country, and has also appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and America''''s Got Talent.Information taken from various Internet sources

Join The Black Children's Book Museum! Sponsor Black Children's Book Week! Six Spaces (Book Images) In Shoppable Virtual Museum of Black Representation (Open and Promoted From BCBW '25 - BCBW '26)