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Largest African-American Book Event in the South

4/10/2020

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Free Admission to the Public

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The National Black Book Festival (NBBF) is an annual event, sponsored by Cushcity.com, one of the largest online sources for African-American literature.  The event attracts a wide array of authors, publishers, book clubs, libraries and individual readers from the Southwest U.S. and nationwide. 
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The 13th annual National Black Book Festival is scheduled for Oct. 22-24, 2020, at Fallbrook Church Brook Sports Facility, 12512 Walters Rd., in Northwest Houston and is sponsored by Cushcity.com, one of the leading Web sites promoting African-American literature.  This 13th annual event will feature the following:

● Author and publisher exhibits                                         ●  Featured author discussions and signings
● Children's Festival                                                               ●  An evening reception and two breakfasts
●  FREE workshops and seminars                                     ●  Networking and door prizes 
●  Book Club Meet and Greet                                             ●  Food court where food can be purchased all day

● Up Your Game! Author Enhancement Sessions
                                      
HOTELS: The host hotel is the Sheraton North Houston and rooms are $89.00/night. NBBF will provide complimentary shuttle service to and from the Sheraton daily. A list of hotels close to the venue are online here.

All events will be held at Fallbrook Church.  The Festival schedule includes the following events (ticket purchase in advance is required for those with asterisk [*]):


Thursday, October 22, 2020 @ 7:00 p.m.
"Welcome to Houston" Reception*

Friday, October 23, 2020 @ 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.
"Get Acquainted" Breakfast*

Saturday, October 24, 2020 @ 8:00 to 9:30 a.m.
Networking Breakfast*

Saturday, October 24, 2020 @ 10:00 a.m. to Noon
Children's Festival
[Free and open to the public]

Saturday, October 24, 2020 @ Noon
Book Club Meet and Greet
[Open only to pre-registered participating authors and book clubs]


Tickets for the above events may be purchased online here:  
http://www.nationalblackbookfestival.com/eventtickets.htm
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Get driving directions to the Fallbrook Church
For more information, please contact us via e-mail at:  [email protected]

FREE ADMISSION TO THE PUBLIC FOR AUTHOR EXHIBITS/SEMINARS
October 22-24, 2020, 13th Anniversary - Houston, Texas
Venue:  Fallbrook Church - 12512 Walters Rd., Houston, TX 77014
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