Los Angeles Black Book Expo: Empowering the Community Through Literature
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The fastest growing book expo in the country holds its annual literary event inside the L.A. Convention Center.
- Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA (1888PressRelease) June 29, 2011 - THE ANNUAL LOS ANGELES BLACK BOOK EXPO BRINGS INNOVATIVE IDEAS, PRESTIGIOUS AUTHORS,AND A PASSION FOR LITERATURE IN 2011
The Los Angeles Black Book Expo, the fastest growing book expo in the country, is a fusion of dynamic authors, brought together with the support of the African-American community to share in passion for literature. Founded by Itibari M. Zulu, Th.D, the mission of the expo is to expose the public to independently published books, encourage reading, and to showcase authors, editors, publishers, scholars, and writers. The Los Angeles Black Book Expo will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center Meeting Room Concourse #403 on Saturday, August 20 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM.
The annual literary celebration is comprised of panel discussions, workshops, seminars and much more. In 2011, the Executive Circle has made it a goal to make this one of the most memorable events of the Los Angeles community. This year's expo will feature lively panel discussions and workshops with topics such as publishing, urban lit, health, relationships, cultural issues, spirituality, creative writing and marketing tips for aspiring authors. Poetry, open mics and children's programs will also be included throughout the day. The L.A. Black Book Expo is sponsored by the California Crusader News. KJLH 102.3 FM, Sunset and Gumbo (Urban Soul Radio) and Authors N Focus are media partners. Featured guests and programs will be announced at a later date.
As of June 2011, confirmed authors are: Dr. Danielle Spencer-Fields (Through The Fire, Journal of a Child Star), Cherie Johnson (Peaches and Cream) and JM Benjamin, author and founder of A New Quality Publishing. More names will be announced at a later date.
For more information please visit the expo's website.
Potential exhibitors and/or sponsors are encouraged to contact the Expo at (323) 718-5678 or info ( @ ) labbx dot com dot
Contact: Charles Chatmon
Phone: 323-718-5678
Email: info ( @ ) labbx dot com
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