(3rd Meeting) 6 Months of Black-Sci-Fi and Fantasy BOOK CLUB

Schedule

Wed Jun 17 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Pan African Historical Museum | Springfield, MA

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Diaspora Dreamers Book Club: 6 Months of Black Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Step into new worlds, powerful histories, and boundless imagination.

Join the Diaspora Dreamers Book Club for a six-month reading journey celebrating Black science fiction and fantasy. Together we’ll explore visionary stories from some of the most influential and exciting authors in the genre while building community with fellow readers, dreamers, and lovers of speculative storytelling.

Each month we gather to dive into a powerful book, share perspectives, unpack themes, and enjoy thoughtful conversation in a welcoming space. Whether you’re a lifelong sci-fi fan or just curious about the genre, this series invites you to experience storytelling that stretches the imagination and reclaims the future.

Location:
PAHMUSA (Pan African Historical Museum USA)
1500 Main St., Second Floor
Springfield, MA

Time:
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Bonus:
Light refreshments will be provided.


📚 2026 Reading Schedule

April 15The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin
A groundbreaking fantasy about a world constantly rocked by catastrophic seismic events—and the people with the power to control them.

May 20A Song Below Water by Bethany C. Morrow
A powerful story of sisterhood, identity, and magic set in a world where sirens live among us.

June 17Binti by Nnedi Okorafor
Follow a brilliant young Himba woman who leaves Earth to attend the galaxy’s most prestigious university.

July 15Wild Seed by Octavia E. Butler
A gripping tale of immortality, power, and survival across centuries.

August 19Rosewater by Tade Thompson
An alien biodome in Nigeria changes humanity forever in this thrilling sci-fi mystery.

September 23The Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter
An epic African-inspired fantasy about revenge, destiny, and relentless determination.


Who Should Come?

• Sci-fi and fantasy fans
• Curious readers looking to try something new
• People who love deep conversations about books
• Anyone interested in Black speculative storytelling

Come read with us, build community, and explore worlds where imagination, history, and future collide.

Questions?
[email protected]

Reserve your seat and join the journey.


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Pan African Historical Museum, 1500 Main Street, Springfield, United States

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