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Beautiful Blackbird Children's Book Festival

Beautiful Blackbird Children's Book Festival

Supporting professional and emerging artists of African descent

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    • I Am Loved by Nikki Giovanni & Ashley Bryan
    • The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones & Renee Watson & Illustrated by Nikkolas Smith
    • Black Is a Rainbow Color by Angela Joy & Illustrated by Ekua Holmes
    • Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky by Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond & Illustrated by Daniel Minter
    • Nana Akua Goes to School by Tricia Elam Walker & Illustrated by April Harrison
    • New Kid by Jerry Craft
    • Thank You, Omu! by Oge Mora
    • Discover Our Books (2021)
    • Discover Our Books (2020)
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Welcome to the

Beautiful Blackbird Children's Book Festival

Thank You!

We are so grateful for the continued support of our partners, collaborators, and sponsors. We value their commitment to strengthening families and building a stronger, more compassionate community. We are thankful for this generosity and support as we work together to honor roots, identity and resiliency through Black children’s books and beyond.

I'm Your Neighbor Books
Diverse BookFinder

Community Partners

2022 Planning Committee Members


In Collaboration

Many thanks to all of the community organizations that have helped to make the Festival possible.

Ashley Bryan Center Portland Parks & Rec Portland Housing Authority Print Bookstore MASL Portland Public Library WJZP Lewiston Public Schools

Sponsors

We are so grateful for the support of our funding sponsors, who are committed to strengthening families and building a stronger more compassionate community. Together, we are helping make a difference in the lives of so many while fulfilling our mission.

Horizon Foundation Inc. Maine Arts Comission Kaepernick Publishing Mascoma Bank unum

Coffee by Design

Founded in 1994 as a specialty coffee roaster and retailer, Coffee By Design is a certified B Corp with a mission to “… move forward initiatives that support people and the planet, improving how we all live well together – locally and worldwide.” CBD is credited with sparking the revitalization of the Portland neighborhood that is now a thriving arts corridor.

The Via Agency

VIA is a nationally awarded creative agency located in Portland, Maine. They consider their location to be a valuable and inspiring asset, and their aspirations for Portland are much the same as for their clients: to grow through creativity.

Martin's Point Health Care

As a Maine-based not-for-profit with a mission to create a healthier community, Martin’s Point delivers primary care at Health Care Centers in southern Maine and provides health plans to Medicare and military beneficiaries statewide. To further their mission, they are also deeply engaged with the greater community. 

United Way of Southern Maine Women United

We are a united force for the advancement of single mothers and their children in Greater Portland. Through philanthropy, volunteerism, and advocacy, we are leading critical work that will positively influence single mothers’ ability to meet basic needs, give their kids a strong start, and live longer, better lives. 

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