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African American Children’s Book Fair at the Pennsylvania Convention Center

February 1 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Celebrate Black History Month with free books, author meet-and-greets, and exciting activities for kids. Explore the power of reading and discover amazing Black stories. The annual literary showcase — one of the oldest and largest events of its kind in the nation — highlights the diversity within literature written for preschool-aged readers through young adults.

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Date:
February 1
Time:
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Website:
https://theafricanamericanchildrensbookproject.org/

Venue

Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107 United States
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