February 25th is the beginning of Black Children’s Book Week! Join award-winning author and illustrator Cozbi A. Cabrera for a special presentation about her books and her process. Cabrera won Caldecott and Coretta Scott King honors for her book Me & Mama in 2021. Both prestigious, national awards are given annually for illustration. Cabrera will also lead participants in an art activity. Books will be available for purchase and signing via Bookshop Benicia.

All events are free and open to the public, and we encourage community members to join us in commemorating Black History Month. Through these activities, the Library aims to inspire a deeper understanding of the Black experience, foster inclusivity, and celebrate the diversity that enriches our society.

About We are ALL Related

We Are ALL Related is a program series conceived by a group of community volunteers dedicated to promoting equity, cultural diversity, and inclusion in our community. The series is cosponsored by Benicia Black Lives Matter and the Parent Teacher Group of Robert Semple Elementary School.

Funding for this program is provided in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.