Are you a part of a book club? Gather your book club members and come to the 15th Annual Great Midwest Book Fest! The first two book clubs that purchases at least 3 tickets for their members will get an extra book at the book fest. Must include the name of your book club when purchasing your tickets. Get your tickets today! : https://bit.ly/greatmidfest23 #greatmidwestbookfest2023
***ATTENTION : Due to scheduling conflicts regarding filming of the next installments of the Family Business and the Black Hamptons, LaJill Hunt will not be appearing at the 15th Annual Great Midwest Book Fest. ***
***We would like to welcome award winning author Kalisha Buckhanon to the 15th Annual Great Midwest Book Fest! ***
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Featuring USA Today Bestselling Author Naleighna Kai & Award Winning Author Kalisha Buckhanon. Also featuring Imecia McCurtis, Jeffery Roshell, Tony Lindsay, Olivia Shaw Reel, Eugene Pitchford, Patricia Balentine, R.L. Wilson, K.C. Taylor, Dionne Grayson, and Anthony Alston. There will be 12 African American authors selling their own books. The first hour will be dedicated to author introductions. Each author will get five minutes to either read an excerpt of their book or to tell attendees more about themselves or their books. This will be followed by a 10-15 minute Q&A session with the attendees.
We're excited to welcome back Verlean Singletary of Da Book Joint that will sell Kalisha Buckhanon's books. Visit their website : https://www.dabookjoint.com/
****SWAG BAGS : Buy 1 book from a book event author you get a SWAG bag with 1 free book.
Buy 2 books from 2 different book event authors you get a SWAG bag with 2 free books.
Buy 3 books from 3 different book event authors you get a SWAG bag with 3 free books. ***
***Sponsorship Opportunities are available : https://bit.ly/gmbf2023 ***
UPDATE: All of the author tables are sold out! Didn’t get a table and want to still be a part of the book fest? Take advantage of one of the sponsorship packages : https://bit.ly/gmbf2023
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This is a virtual event that is going to be held on Saturday, June 18th from 1 PM to 5PM central standard time on Zoom. Each author will get 10 minutes to tell the audience about themselves or their books.
Featuring New York Times Bestselling authors Mary B. Morrison and Brenda Jackson, USA TODAY Bestselling author Naleighna Kai, NAACP Image Award Nominee , J.L. Woodson, National Bestselling authors Pat G'Orge-Walker, J.L. Campbell, LaJill Hunt, Trice Hickman, Michelle Lindo Rice, and Stephanie M. Freeman. Also featuring appearances by U.M. Hiram, Dr. Vanessa Howard, Marie L. McKenzie, Christine Pauls, Yvonne Elliott, Darryl Benally, Wanda Miller, Eugene Pitchford III, Anthony Alston, Ebony Farashuu, Marion Hill, Betty Smoot-Madison, Dorothy Parhams, LaShaunda Hoffman, K.R. Raye, Dr. Rhonda M. Lawson, and Dr. Emily Woolcock.
Zoom Link :
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87987443005?pwd=dmlCQ280bEM4M2tROGtpYW1NWXB2QT09
Passcode: 476823
14th Annual Great Midwest Book Fest Schedule
1pm-5:15pm (CST)
1:00-1:05-Intro- Radiah Hubbert
1:05pm-1:15pm- La Jill Hunt
1:15pm-1:25pm- Eugene Pitchford III
1:25pm-1:35pm- Wanda Miller
1:35pm-1:45-Break
1:45pm-1:55pm-Ebony Farashuu
1:55pm-2:00pm- Mary B. Morrison
2pm-3pm-Tribe Happy Hour : Chats, Games, and Giveaways
Naleighna Kai
Pat G’Orge-Walker
J.L. Campbell
Stephanie M. Freeman
U.M. Hiram
J.L. Woodson
Marie Mckenzie
Dr. Vanessa Howard
Christine Pauls
Yvonne Elliott
Darryl Benally
3pm-3:10pm-Break
3:10pm-3:20pm-Trice Hickman
3:20pm-3:30pm- Anthony Alston
3:30pm-3:35-Brenda Jackson
3:35pm-3:45pm-Break
3:45pm-4:00pm-Michele Lindo Rice
4:00pm-4:10pm- LaShaunda Hoffman
4:10pm-4:20pm Betty Smoot-Madison
4:20pm-4:30pm- Dr. Rhonda M. Lawson
4:30pm-4:40pm-Dorothy Parhams
4:40pm-4:50pm-Marion Hill
4:50pm-5pm- K.R. Raye
5pm-5:10pm- Dr. Emily Woolcock
5:10-5:15pm-Wrap up
