African American Authors Fair (Nashville)

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Sat, April 21, 2018
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM CDT
Scarritt Bennett Center
1069 18th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37212

DESCRIPTION

The African-American Author Fair attracts a wide array of traditional and self-published authors, book and magazine publishers, book clubs, libraries, illustrators, artists, and individual readers locally and abroad.

There’s something for all ages to experience at the Author Fair. It turns reading into a community experience, bringing a diverse group of people together to share ideas, learn, network and witness brilliant conversations.

You will be able to buy books from several different authors, have them personalized and autographed, too! Also, promotional giveaways will be available.


This free event promotes a culture of reading and enhances the southern charm of Tennessee.

Remember the 3 C’s…Culture, Creativity, and Connecting

The Author Fair is all about promoting a culture of reading, celebrating creativity, connecting the reader to the writer… and a whole lot of books.

Lastly, the African-American Author Fair is committed to encouraging the love of reading and promoting literacy. The diverse event will add to Tennessee’s vibrant literary culture; while bringing awareness to local and national literary talent.

Special Rooms at the Festival

Storyteller’s Room for Kids

It will be filled with children’s authors
that will read and entertain the children. Kids will be mesmerized by the storytellers and have a chance to meet their favorite authors and purchase signed copies of their books.

Poet’s Corner

The Poet’s Corner is an open platform for poets to connect with their community face to face. A broad array of genres and interests will be represented as the poets read their work. Guests will be able to purchase personalized signed copies of their books.

Author/Illustrators Workshops

Whether you’re a beginning writer or a published professional, the African-American Author Fair is for you. The workshops are designed to help every writer at every level. Learn how to develop/improve your writing skills, use 
social media to increase your marketing awareness, and meet others in the industry to facilitate the next step in your publishing or illustrating career.