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BEE Collective Celebrates Black Children’s Book Week with Book Launch and Community Arts Event at Nsoromma House
North Charleston, SC — BEE Collective’s 2026 programming continues with a joyful, intergenerational celebration of literacy, heritage, and community.
On Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM, BEE Collective and Tri-County Play Collaborative present CELEBRATE WE GULLAH GEECHEE: Book Launch, Mural Unveiling, Arts & Literacy! in honor of Black Children’s Book Week and closing out Black History Month at Nsoromma House, located at 2021 Cosgrove Avenue, North Charleston, South Carolina.
All ages are welcome, youth and adults. Admission is free, but registration is suggested, as space is limited. Register at BEECelebrateWeGullahGeechee.eventbrite.com.
The event’s featured 2026 Literary Artist-in-Residence, Yvette R. Murray, is an author and storyteller whose work centers Gullah Geechee heritage and intergenerational connection. Her new book, Celebrate We Gullah Geechee, affirms culture, language, and ancestral knowledge through storytelling designed to uplift young readers and families.
The free public event will include:
- Official book launch and author reading
- Community mural unveiling
- Arts and literacy activities for youth
- Intergenerational storytelling and dialogue
Youth and adults of all ages are welcome. This event is part of BEE Collective’s 2026 Artist-in-Residence Season at Nsoromma House, a space rooted in cultural affirmation, community wellness, and creative expression.
“Yvette Murray’s book is a colorful celebration of Gullah Geechie culture for children and adults alike! Please join us for the release of this magnificent testament.” – Kim N. Archung, Ph.D.
Author Yvette R. Murray shared, “I’m excited to highlight the culture for our children, and hopefully bring more tourists to Gullah Geechee historical sites.”
A Celebration of Play, Representation, and Cultural Storytelling
In partnership with Tri-County Play Collaborative, the event launches a new season of Play and Read gatherings centered on culturally affirming children’s literature.
Tri-County Play Collaborative Leadership, says:
“The Tri-County Play Collaborative is excited to launch a new season of Play and Read events with a special celebration of Black Children’s Book Week. We believe all children deserve to see themselves reflected in positive, affirming ways in literature and learning environments. This celebration uplifts authors from our own community who center Gullah Geechee culture and share our stories through lenses of joy, resilience, and celebration.
Yvette Murray’s new children’s book Celebrate We Gullah Geechee beautifully affirms identity, heritage, and belonging. The mural inspired by this book reflects how children see themselves within stories and within their community as worthy, visible, and celebrated.
We are deeply grateful to Tiny Is Powerful and Arianne King Comer, BEE’s Visual Artist-in-Residence, for the opportunity to co-create alongside our children, helping bring culture, creativity, and storytelling to life through art and community collaboration.
Together, we celebrate the power of representation, cultural storytelling, and the brilliance of our children.”
Centering Black Children’s Literature
Black Children’s Book Week Black Children’s Book Week is a global celebration of Black children and the people who ensure Black children are represented in books and other children’s media. The week is administered by Black Baby Books, a platform that makes it easier to discover children’s books with Black characters. Through this program, BEE Collective continues its commitment to arts education, literacy justice, and culturally responsive storytelling that honors the Gullah Geechee legacy and strengthens community bonds across generations.
For information on future events, please email adrienne@beecollect.sg-host.com.
This program is made possible in part by Tri-County Play Collaborative, Clara Lionel Foundation, and BEE Collective.
About Tri-County Play Collaborative
Tri-County Play Collaborative works to ensure that all children in the Tri-County region have access to meaningful play experiences that support healthy development, creativity, and learning. Through cross-sector partnerships and community-centered initiatives, the Collaborative advances play equity and strengthens family engagement across Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties.
About The BEE Collective
BEE Collective (Beloved Early Education and Care Collective) is a community-rooted arts and literacy organization committed to cultivating creativity, cultural storytelling, and equitable access to arts experiences across the Tri-County region. Through artist residencies, youth programming, and community partnerships, BEE Collective nurtures spaces where imagination, identity, and belonging thrive.