Meet Black authors in Houston during the National Black Book Festival (NBBF), sponsored by Houston-based Cushcity.com, the world's largest African-American online retailer, and Houston Black Expo May 16-17.
The Black book festival attracts authors, publishers, book clubs, libraries and book lovers from the all over the Southwest U.S. and nationwide. We may see more novels set in Houston after this fantastic festival ends.
Book signings,
Lively discussion sessions,
Informative workshops and seminars
This is just a small sampling of the smorgasbord of exciting activities at the national book event in Houston.
Popular Writers In Houston
Popular Black authors from 16 genres are scheduled to take part in this exciting book festival in Houston's George R Brown Convention Center. Black writers that are on tap for the event include:
Award-winning journalist Roland Martin,
Novelist R M Johnson,
New York Times best-selling author Mary B Morrison
Award-winning thriller writer, Brandon Massey
Author and web radio talk-show host G.L. Henderson
(listen to a recent show)
This year's plans include a spoken word poetry slam and lots of book club give-aways for attendees during the weekend book festival.
There are several opportunities for individual readers to participate in the activities even if you can't make it to the Brown Convention Center for the entire show on Saturday and Sunday.
Black Book Festival Events In Houston
You can purchase tickets for the Black Book Festival Events in Houston, Friday's events begin with a "Welcome to Houston" reception at the Breakfast Klub in Midtown Houston to officially kickoff the weekend affair. Later that night, Mary B Morrison throws a ladies only slumber party that's sure to be a favorite with her Houston fans.
(Akua Fayette)
Saturday, authors and publishers will connect with book lovers at a 'Get Acquainted Breakfast" hosted by artist and writer, Akua Fayette and Sunday's Prayer Breakfast to wrap-up the weekend festival, will feed, fuel and give a boost to your spirit and body.
Black Writers In Houston Featured At Book Festival
The list of Houstonians participating in this year's festival is knee-deep with local talent. The annual Black Book show is an excellent place to meet and mingle with your favorite Black authors in Houston and local book clubs.
Former Houston news reporter turned writer Roshonda Tate Billingsley,
A Novel Idea Book Club,
Divas'and Gentlemen's Book Club
Houston Pastor Dr. Ralph West
These and many other Black authors in Houston are expected to participate in the event, find more details by visiting Nationalblackbookfestival.com Sphere: Related Content
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