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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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    • A Feast for Joseph By OD Bonny & Terry Farish & Illustrated by Ken Daley
    • Freedom Over Me: Eleven Slaves, Their Lives and Dreams Brought to Life Written & Illustrated by Ashley Bryan
    • Indigo Dreaming By Dinah JohnsonIndigo Dreaming & Illustrated by Anna Cunha
    • Moonflower By Kacen Callender & Illustrated by Daniel Minter
    • Stuntboy: In The Meantime By Jason Reynolds & Illustrated by Raúl the Third
    • When I Get Older: The Story behind “Wavin’ Flag” By K’NAAN & Illustrated by Rudy Gutierrez
    • The Year I Flew Away By Marie Arnold
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    • Discover Our Books (2021)
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    • Discover Our Books (2020)
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Welcome to the 4th Annual

Beautiful Blackbird Children's Book Festival

Thank You!

We are so grateful for the continued support of our founders, 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.

Founders


I'm Your Neighbor Books Diverse BookFinder

Community Partners

2023 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 WJZP

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

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. 

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