Black Author Book Signing Expo 2025

Schedule

Sat Apr 05 2025 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

201 W Washington St, Petersburg, VA, United States, Virginia 23803 | Petersburg, VA

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Celebrate Black Literary Excellence at the Black Author’s Book Signing Expo!
Yes, you’ll be able to buy books!
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating Black authors and empowering the next generation of storytellers!
Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
Time: 1 PM – 4 PM
📍 Location: Petersburg Public Library, 201 W. Washington St., Petersburg, VA 23803
Last year’s Expo was a phenomenal success, featuring New York Times bestselling author Amina Luqman-Dawson, the first Black woman to win both the Newbery Medal and the Coretta Scott King Book Award. Nearly 30 talented authors joined us to share their stories, enriching our community with their creativity and insight.
This year, we’re excited to partner with Resist Booksellers, an independent bookstore renowned for uplifting underrepresented voices. Together, we’re curating an extraordinary experience for readers, writers, and book lovers alike.
What to Expect:
✔ Meet and support talented Black authors.
✔ Discover inspiring stories and fresh perspectives.
✔ Connect with a vibrant community that celebrates diverse voices.
Don’t miss this empowering literary event!
Let’s come together to celebrate the art of storytelling and the power of representation.
Tag a friend or share this event to help spread the word!
#PetersburgPublicLibrary #BlackAuthorsExpo #ResistBooksellers #LiteraryExcellence
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201 W Washington St, Petersburg, VA, United States, Virginia 23803

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