Celebrate Black Children's Book Week 2026 in Asheville

Black Children’s Book Week (BCBW) is a vibrant, global celebration that highlights the power and importance of seeing Black children reflected in stories. This year, BCBW takes place Sunday, February 22 through Saturday, February 28, 2026.

Held each year during the final week of February, BCBW brings together parents, educators, librarians, authors, illustrators, publishers, and community champions to celebrate, uplift, and amplify Black children’s books and the creators behind them.

Join Read 2 Succeed Asheville/Buncombe for an unforgettable night! ✨📚

What: Celebrate Black Children’s Book Week in Asheville!
When: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Time: FREE | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: PVA Community Center (1 Granada St., Asheville, NC 28806)

Grab your neighbors, family, and friends and come celebrate Black Children’s Book Week 2026 with an evening full of stories, play, and connection!

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Khalyn J. Solomon, author of the heartwarming children’s book My Superhero Aurie - a beautiful story celebrating friendship, neurodiversity, and the unique strengths that make every child shine. 

What to Expect:
📖 Author Storytime: Enjoy two special read-alouds with Dr. Khalyn J. Solomon and learn about the inspiration behind My Superhero Aurie.
🎨 Creative Fun: Play reading carnival games and literacy activities for kids of all ages (and win prizes!)
🥣 Cereal Bar Treats: Enjoy breakfast for dinner with Asheville's favorite cereal bar experience catered by our friends at Chill Cereal Bar.
🎁 Take-Home Goodies: The first 50 families to arrive will receive a free  signed copy of My Superhero Aurie with additional family reading resources.
🤝Community Vibes: Relax, connect, and celebrate together in a welcoming space for families with a live DJ, face painting, and more!

Bring your family and your love for reading as we cozy up for an evening of celebrating the incredible contributions of Black children's books, authors, and illustrators. We can’t wait to see you there! 

Meet the Author 💫

Dr. Khalyn J. Solomon, CCC-SLP, is a pediatric speech-language pathologist and bestselling children’s book author. She is the author of My Superhero Aurie, a story that celebrates autism through themes of acceptance, empathy, and self-worth. Dr. Solomon has extensive clinical experience treating children with language delays and disorders, articulation challenges, voice and fluency disorders, autism, and intellectual disabilities. She earned her Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology from Northwestern University and is the owner of The Speech Exchange and Language Therapy, Inc., where she works to empower children and families through communication and advocacy. Through her book and professional work, Dr. Solomon combines storytelling and expertise to promote inclusion, confidence, and understanding in every child.

​We are so excited to welcome Dr. Solomon as part of our Black Children’s Book Week celebration and can’t wait for our community to experience her story together! 

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Special thanks to our event sponsors Self-Help Credit Union and Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park!