International book fair calendar lists book fairs and literary festivals that will take place throughout the world in 2020. Without a doubt, these book fairs are an active meeting point for top publishers, the leading distributors, and literary agents, who scout for work they want to represent, helping you to gain valuable traction for your book. Popular black authors books meet your next favorite book. The comprehensive list of international book fairs in 2020. Cbe offers many opportunities to promote your book at leading book fairs in the u. Apr 19, 2011 book fairs and festivals are held every season around the world so its a fairly easy task to locate one to promote your book. Im sure this doesnt come as a surprise because its obvious the current covid19 pandemi. Largest africanamerican book event in the south free admission to the public for author exhibitsseminars october 2224, 2020 th. Book fairs and festivals are great events for writers and readers to meet up and celebrate books of all genres. Free black writers on tour 24th annual book fair and business. Held in a different city each year, the romance slam jam convention is an annual book lovers event for black authors of romantic fiction and the. One of the oldest africanamerican childrens book fairs. Louis black authors of childrens literature is the only literacy based nonprofit within the region that focuses solely on black childrens literature as a.
Standard registration for the 2020 nbbf is open and the event will proceed as planned. Important book fairs, festivals, and conferences coming in 2020. Apr 11, 2020 national book fairs, exhibits, business conferences and technology expos. From achebe to zora, youll discover a wide variety african american and black writers from all over the world. Knowledge is power at prestigious book festivals like the texas book festival and wordstock. The most common type are regional literary events, which stack their lineups with local and nationally recognized authors. One of the countrys oldest book fairs devoted to africanamerican childrens literature returned to philadelphia saturday for its 26th year. But watchdog david gaughran is not impressed with some book fair practices, especially offers to display selfpublished books at inflated prices. Top book fairs and book festivals authors should attend. And then theres entertaining mainstays like comiccon international.
Phillys african american childrens book fair celebrates. The 16 best books of the year by black authors the root. Feb 12, 2017 if you didnt know, february has been marked as black history month in the united states since 1926, which has served as an annual observance of noteworthy people and events of the african diaspora. Black authors speak beyond the page south side weekly. List of important book fairs, festivals and conferences for. Learn more about the 2020 sacramento black book fair, a twoday book festival which takes place in the oak park neighborhood of sacramento california. They are enhancing the literary marketplace for black writers and giving lovers of black literature exposure to a bevy of newly released titles. Dear authors, panelists, and presenters we are very much looking forward to the 2020 harlem book fair and would like to thank you. Independent book authors in the metropolitan area ning. The seventh annual sacramento black book fair will feature more than seventy authors of african descent, showcasing and highlighting a diverse spectrum of authors and literature, from contemporary and historical fiction, to anthologies, poetry, academic books.
You dont really look whether its black or white, said new jersey resident gerda augustin, who came to the fair at the community college of philadelphia. Click on a fair name to get more information for info on 2020 fairs gone by, click here. A secure, cashfree way to shop the fair with yearround shopping online. Eventbrite andrea jones author and event coordinator presents black authors book expo saturday, february 1, 2020 at baltimore war. At soulful chicago book fair, turner gets direct access to his readers. A printable list of important book fairs, festivals, and conferences scheduled to take. Register online here overview sponsorship exhibitors volunteers advertising media center event tickets contact us. Its an exciting oneday event designed to preserve literacy in the community at the family level. So, in celebration of the honorary occasion, were commemorating the best books weve read and recommended to read by black authors.
Scholastic book fairs blue collar broker e3 insurance e3 consultant group ready readers st. As an internet book marketing specialist, i am the first to impress on authors the new and powerful marketing avenues open to all authors on the internet from book websites to book trailers to social networks like facebook, twitter and youtube. The most complete, authoritative listing of book, paper, and ephemera fairs and auctions on. Stlblackauthors saint louis black authors of childrens. African american childrens book fair feb 2021, philadelphia usa. Author profile promotionphoto, bio and website on homepage of the african american authors expo website. Important book fairs, festivals, and conferences coming in. The african american childrens book fair is one of the oldest and largest singleday events for childrens books in the country. Two of allis valued partner members, kathy meis of bublish and helen hart of silverwood books, explain how why its worth considering such events, and how to make the most of your investment in attending.
List of book fairs and book festivals by state writers digest. From 2000 through 2016, only 6% of all childrens books published featured black characters or black families as the protagonists cooperative childrens book center 2017. African american literature book club authors homepage. Second, you define the audience of readers interested in your book. As a book publicist and book marketing specialist, i am the first to impress on authors the new and powerful marketing avenues open to all authors on the internet from book websites to book trailers to social networks like facebook, twitter and youtube. You may also share your work with readers on our discussion forums just dive right. Black authors book expo tickets, sat, feb 1, 2020 at 5. Dozens of book fair links included the authors guide to book fairs is the essential resource for all authors, both traditionally published and selfpublished, who want to learn how to leverage book fairs to build their platform and sell more books. They run tuesday monday and run in conjunction with the mailing list builder events this way the traffic coming in for the mailing list event are funnelled to the book fair. Get your own author profile on, or let us host your primary web presence. Information on over 140 book fairs, book festivals, conferences, and related events taking place in north america over the next 12 months 2020 and 2021.
It should come as no surprise that everyone on the writers digest team loves books. The african american childrens book fair is one of the oldest and largest singleday events for. Book fairs and festivals the top 25 for authors and publishers. Third, you promote your book to an audience of readers. These authorsillustrators have produced some of the best books of our generation. Aug 23, 2018 while book fairs such as printers row lit fest have black authors, she believes that it doesnt capture the full range of talent thats out there. Apr 15, 2016 writers love book fairs the mixing with publishers, networking with like minds, the chance to talk to marketing experts. Click on the magnifying glass to search the fairs on this page.
Axp book fairs are weeklong genrespecific events featuring free and 99c booksboxed sets. These international book fairs provide a valuable marketing tool to expose your work to thousands of. Aug 02, 2017 these book fairs are some of the only blackfocused book fairs in the area. African american authors expo and multicultural book fair. And kirkland said that she wanted to do something nice in a community that usually makes it on the news for negative reasons. Dec 25, 2019 the detroit book city annual africanamerican family book expo event is michigans largest independent black book fair. List of important book fairs, festivals and conferences. Earn cash for the school or get double the profit with scholastic dollars. For independent authors, book fairs like these are opportunities to be visible to potential audiences, and get their books in readers hands with fewer barriers. Have a look at our comprehensive book festival calendar, save your favorites and start cracking some books open.
Selfpublished authors often wonder whether they can justify paying substantial entry prices to publishing trade and book fairs. Oct 21, 2019 heres a list of book fairs and book festivals that weve compiled and will continue to update. Book fairs are not only fun to visit for good book deals, they are also a place to discover new authors, books and friends. National black writers conference biennial symposium. Louis regional early childhood council turn the page st.
Use our widget to share this book fair information on your website. Mar 25, 2019 if youre in the south at another time of the year, look up the texas book festival, the miami book fair or the louisiana book festival to name but a few. When the african american childrens book fair started in philadelphia 28 years ago, tonya bolden was among the authors who was there, then a fledgling writer with only a couple books. Kacia gibson, 9, reads a book while shopping at the african american childrens book fair at the community college of philadelphia on feb. The baltimore book festival, a celebration of the literary arts, features author appearances and book signings, exhibitors and bookseller tents, readings on multiple. Top 20 african american book blogs and websites in 2020.
The 29th annual african american childrens book fair will take place saturday, february 6, 2021, from 1p. Louis eyeseeme childrens book store missouri literacy association st. The best books and stories brought to life with unforgettable characters. Much like a comprehensive marketing strategy and an active social media presence, book fairs and expos, writers conferences, and literary festivals can be a valuable tool for indie authors. With all the options of book fairs, you can pick and choose the ones whose theme and audience connects with your book. With a reported doubledigit illiteracy rate in the region, the success of the. American book fairs 2019 novum publishing for new authors. Regional book festivals book festivals happen anywhere and everywhere. These fairs are recreating literary excitement and forging forward the new black literary. You can purchase copies of the books written by our festival guest authors, and will. As such, we love all the same things other readers and writers love. To be included on this list, the book events must be annual or biennial and held in the same state every year.
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