THE 35th ANNUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDREN'S BOOK FAIR
2026 PARTICIPANTS
Below are the literary creators of some of the best children’s books of our generation who participated in the 34th Annual African American Children’s Book Fair. To learn more about an author click on their photo. Their books can be purchased at The Literary Cafe Books and Events. For more information, click on the bookstore link. A portion of the proceeds supports The African American Children’s Book Project.
PRESERVE A LEGACY BUY A BOOK
Support The African American Children's Book Project
Click the button to purchase books from our various programs. Proceed of your purchase supports the activities of The African American Children’s Book Project. Our bookseller is the Literary Cafe – Books & Events who specializes in Black children’s books – preschool to young adult, hosting and producing literary events.
Support The African American Children's Book Project
Click the button to purchase books from our various programs. Proceed of your purchase supports the activities of The African American Children’s Book Project. Our bookseller is the Literary Cafe – Books & Events who specializes in Black children’s books – preschool to young adult, hosting and producing literary events.
2026 SPONSORS
Below are the sponsors of the 34th Annual African American Children’s Book Fair. To learn more about our sponsors, click on their graphic.
If you would like to be a sponsor contact: The Literary Media and Publishing Consultants – info@
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The African American Children’s Book Project was created in 1992 to promote and preserve children’s literature written by or about African Americans.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The African American Children’s Book Project was created in 1992 to promote and preserve children’s literature written by or about African Americans.
Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati
Founder, The African American Children’s Book Project
Support The African American Children's Book Project
Click the button to purchase books from our various programs. Proceed of your purchase supports the activities of The African American Children’s Book Project. Our bookseller is the Literary Cafe – Books & Events who specializes in Black children’s books – preschool to young adult, hosting and producing literary events.
PRESERVE A LEGACY, BUY A BOOK
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The African American Children's Book Project has a year long campaign leading up to our 35th Anniversary in 2027 called Black Excellence As Seen through the lens of Black Children's Books. Each week the campaign will feature book(s) that tell the rich history and contributions of Black Americans to this country.
Book to buy this week - The Dream Builder's Blueprint: Dr. King's Message to Young People. The book written by Alice Faye Duncan and illustrated by EB Lewis is based on a speech Dr. King made at Barrett middle school on October 26, 1967 in Philadelphia. The program was called What Is Your Life"s Blueprint. However, the presentation is often called the Street Sweeper speech. Click this link to to see the full speech. If pressed for time cue up the video to 10:06.
Dr. King was in Philadelphia to speak at the Spectrum (if only those walls could talk) for a program called Stars for Freedom. Featured on the program was Aretha Franklin, Harry Belafonte, Sidney Poitier and Nipsy Russell. I recently met Kevin Washington who was one of the students in the audience at Barrett. Kevin who became the 14th president and ceo of YMCA USA shared how he was inspired by the speech. Tamala Edwards at 6abc did an amazing story on the speech featuring Kevin, Alice Faye and EB Lewis. Check out 6abc web site to see this empowering story brought to life.
REMEMBER, A BOOK OPENS UP A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES - PRESERVE A LEGACY AND BUY A BOOK!
Book to buy this week - The Dream Builder's Blueprint: Dr. King's Message to Young People. The book written by Alice Faye Duncan and illustrated by EB Lewis is based on a speech Dr. King made at Barrett middle school on October 26, 1967 in Philadelphia. The program was called What Is Your Life"s Blueprint. However, the presentation is often called the Street Sweeper speech. Click this link to to see the full speech. If pressed for time cue up the video to 10:06.
Dr. King was in Philadelphia to speak at the Spectrum (if only those walls could talk) for a program called Stars for Freedom. Featured on the program was Aretha Franklin, Harry Belafonte, Sidney Poitier and Nipsy Russell. I recently met Kevin Washington who was one of the students in the audience at Barrett. Kevin who became the 14th president and ceo of YMCA USA shared how he was inspired by the speech. Tamala Edwards at 6abc did an amazing story on the speech featuring Kevin, Alice Faye and EB Lewis. Check out 6abc web site to see this empowering story brought to life.
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The 35th Annual African American Children’s Book Fair
Pennsylvania Convention Center – February 6, 2027