In a few short days, the calendar will roll over to February. Many will actively seek to stock pile knowledge and materials on all things Black History. While it’s indeed a time to be more proactively mindful of our history, it’s also a time to re-commit to consuming work by Black creatives on any day ending in Y.
This year’s 28 Days Later features are meant to bring awareness to these creatives, their work and to help everyone to regularly flex the muscle of seeking Black kid lit. They join an esteemed list of creatives that can be found here 365 days a year.
Congratulations to our 2026 honorees!
Feb 1 Virginia Hamilton
Feb 2 Pam Courtney
Feb 3 Jenin Mohammed
Feb 4 Idris Goodwin
Feb 5 Anne Wynter
Feb 6 Robert Liu-Trujillo
Feb 7 Marti Dumas
Feb 8 Van Garrett
Feb 9 Yesenia Moises
Feb 10 Sandra Headen
Feb 11 Angela Joy
Feb 12 Monika Mikai
Feb 13 Helena Henry
Feb 14 Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie
Feb 15 Lance Evans
Feb 16 Angela Dalton
Feb 17 Leslie Younge
Feb 18 Tamisha Anthony
Feb 19 Jamison Shea
Feb 20 Patrice Gapo
Feb 21 Kirstie Myvett
Feb 22 Ciera Burch
Feb 23 Jerry Jordan
Feb 24 Bernard Mensah
Feb 25 Roseanne Brown
Feb 26 Ebony Lynn Mudd
Feb 27 Asia Simone
Feb 28 Kevin Johnson