Literary Lounge: Black Author Marketplace

The Literary Lounge showcases local Black authors and enriches the literary movement of our city.Come support Black excellence in the literary arts by visiting authors' booths and purchasing their books.

There will be food, activities and giveaways throughout the event.‍‍Young readers welcome! Bring your young readers and writers to engage with authors, gain inspiration, and see firsthand the richness of Black literary talent.

This event will feature the following authors & supporters (in no particular order):

• Rhyme N Chatt
• GoldNook Publishing
• LifeSpeaksLife, festival special guest
• Lakweshia Ewing
• Tia Hunt
• Estelle Peacock Harvey
• Erika Roberts
• Lakweshia Ewing
• Talor Iman
• Eric Harris
• Tiara Hoy
• Tony McGhee
• Tongeia Farmer
• Jacquelyn Atkerson
• Ricky Harper
• and others!

Host or Publisher James Baldwin Festival of Words