4th Annual Juneteenth Literary Jubilee & Black Author Book Fest
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Join Planet Word for our 4th annual Juneteenth Literary Jubilee & Black Author Book Fest and celebrate a rich community of authors and language arts!
Award-winning poet, author, and Hip-Hop educator Tony Keith, Jr. returns as guest MC, who will spotlight local authors exhibiting their works, selling books, and offering personalized signings, then will wrap up the book fest with a dynamic reading and performance.
Throughout the day enjoy Juneteenth-inspired arts and crafts, delicious bites and refreshments from SoFull Eats, and a live performance by local West African Drum Ensemble Versatile Soundzz!
Kick off your summer with Planet Word as we celebrate culture, community, and the power of words and language.
Schedule of Events:
10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. — Museum Gallery Access
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Juneteenth Arts and Crafts (2nd Floor Classrooms)
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. — Black Author Book Fest (Mansard Room)
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. — Versatile Soundzz Performance (Friedman Family Auditorium)
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. — Karaoke Kickback Lounge (Mansard Room) Separate reservations required: https://planetwordmuseum.org/events/karaoke-kickback-lounge/
For questions or concerns regarding accessibility needs, please contact [email protected].
Award-winning poet, author, and Hip-Hop educator Tony Keith, Jr. returns as guest MC, who will spotlight local authors exhibiting their works, selling books, and offering personalized signings, then will wrap up the book fest with a dynamic reading and performance.
Throughout the day enjoy Juneteenth-inspired arts and crafts, delicious bites and refreshments from SoFull Eats, and a live performance by local West African Drum Ensemble Versatile Soundzz!
Kick off your summer with Planet Word as we celebrate culture, community, and the power of words and language.
Schedule of Events:
10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. — Museum Gallery Access
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Juneteenth Arts and Crafts (2nd Floor Classrooms)
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. — Black Author Book Fest (Mansard Room)
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. — Versatile Soundzz Performance (Friedman Family Auditorium)
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. — Karaoke Kickback Lounge (Mansard Room) Separate reservations required: https://planetwordmuseum.org/events/karaoke-kickback-lounge/
For questions or concerns regarding accessibility needs, please contact [email protected].
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Where is it happening?
925 13th St NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20005
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Host or PublisherPlanet Word Museum
