Black British Book Festival 2022

Saturday 4th June

The Black British Book Festival is designed to celebrate black authors across all genres​ of literature.

 

The Black British Book Festival is designed to celebrate and highlight black authors across all genres​ of literature.

This event will feature several stalls held by budding writers and publishers from across the Midlands and beyond, with topics spanning a range of genres. We will welcome them to sell merchandise, personally sign their books and generally engage in networking to provide exposure for their work. The day will also feature Black Children’s Book reading corner, creative activities and writing workshops.

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