Black Lit Weekend 2026
Schedule
Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
The Barnett - JDV by Hyatt | New Orleans, LA
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Get ready for Black Lit Weekend 2026 – a lively in-person celebration of Black literature and culture!About this Event
Get Ready for Black Lit Weekend 2026!
Join us in person for the premier annual convening of Black-owned bookstores, alongside publishers, and industry leaders committed to building a thriving and connected Black literary ecosystem. Whether you’ve joined us before or this is your first time, we’d love to be in community with you this summer.
July 23rd
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM
Welcome and Check-In
🕑: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Tour of Congo Square
🕑: 01:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Bookstore Tours
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Opening Reception : HarperCollins Christian Presents - An Author Chat
July 24th
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 PM
Opening Keynote - Featured Guest
🕑: 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Brunchin with Books
🕑: 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Mini Exhibit Hall
🕑: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Workshops and Sessions
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Author Mix and Mingle Hosted by HarperCollins Christian and Trade
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Black Pack Party Hosted by NAB2
July 25th
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Morning Keynote
🕑: 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
State of the Black Bookstore
🕑: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Publisher 1:1s
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Workshops and Sessions
🕑: 01:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Publisher 1:1s
🕑: 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Closing Reception
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Where is it happening?
The Barnett - JDV by Hyatt, 600 Carondelet Street, New Orleans, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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