National Black Book Festival

Authors/Vendors: Late registration rates are now in effect. Register HERE.
As of 07/17/25, vendor space is currently 91% sold.

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Corporate Sponsors

SHE Publishing LLC
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Small Business Vendors
Chela's Books and Things
Pagekeepers

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Participating Publishers
48 Chambers Publishing LLC

Amazon KDP Publishing

BK Royston Publishing

Black Odyssey Media

SHE Publishing LLC

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Participating Authors
(Click author name for web site)

African Diaspora
Keena Day
G B Lynch

Beauty/Health
Jacquelyn Bhones

Biography/Memoir
Alexis Cullen
Rosemary Esehagu
Alex Green
Maurice Hicks
Nash Hudson
Bernard N. Lee Jr.
Robert Moore
Dr. Beverly Eagle Rogers
K. T. Washington
Fonda Woodard

Business/Leadership
Ronald T. Hickey

Children
Shelita M. Anderson
Timsha Batiste
Isaiah Bealer
Teddy Brown
Tanisha Burke-Wormley
Dr. Yolanda Carter
Keairra Chaney
Rynesha Clark
Kathleen Clemons-Keller
Chelsea Davis-Bibb
Christina Dixon
Mary E. Evans
Samgrelletta Fairley
Zina Francis
Shanquilla Gamble
Shun Hartley
Joseph Henderson Jr
Destiny Hibbler
Tyrus Hinton
Josalyn Holiday
Kemba Hubbard
Alijae Huffman
Pamela Jarmon-Wade
Dr. Tristen Johnson
Tyiesha Jones
Cassandra Kelly
Courtney Kelly
Tonya Latney
Dana Martin
Tracey Mash
Whitney Mason
Ellisha Newton
Dr. Sherrie Poitier-Liscombe
Vicki Radebaugh
Rodney Robinson Jr.
Sharon Russell-Robinson
Sais Sharpe
Denise Tharpe
Hazell Thomas
Deuanna Tolbert
Lora Troutman
Alison Woods
LaTasha Woods

Christian Fiction
Sharyn Anderson-Campbell
Phyllis Clemmons
Bonnie Hopkins
Shalonda McFarland
Latoya Hosey Moore
Kyina Routt

Education
Jacquelyn Bobien-Blanton
Demika Bookman
Dr. Giani Clarkson
Dr. Samuel Essah-Hienwo

Family/Relationships
Maya Bechi

Fantasy
Deana Zhollis

Historical Fiction
Ella Shines Goldsmith
Mack Little

History
Pam Lilly
Teresa Sebastian

Horror
Rhonda Jackson Garcia
Storm Smith
Naseera Stewart

Mainstream Fiction
A. W. Beauchamp
Candace Johnson
Judy Juanita
Tammy Mayo
Tamara Morgan
Vilincia Patrick
C. M. Radrick
Kendra Spencer
Brenda A. White

Motivation/Self Help
Emery Cannon
Whitney Coleman
Laryssa Creswell
Dr. Catrena Elliott
Quortni Fambro
Juliette Kalokoh
Johnny Martinez
Johnny Moore III
Victoria Patruno
Bria Price
Christina Runnels
K'Breaun Sharpe
Cathy Staton
Dwight Treadwell Sr
Leven Wilson

Mystery/Suspense
Alise R. Pulliam
Victoria Quinn

Non-Fiction
Paul Alix
William Byrd
S. D. Epps
Rachel L. Gary
Patricia Marston
Raven Martin

Poetry
London Bridges
Kimberly Bryant
Yvonne Cooper
Brandalyn Gill
Seven Gunn
Alfred Harrell
Paul Webster

Politics/Social Sciences

Religious/Faith
Estifanos Berta-Samuel
Ronald Cole
Pauline Horton
Kendra Jefferson
Alesia Thompson
Yolanda Washington-Cowan
Harrell D Williams Sr

Romance
D. L. Augustine
Marita Berry
Nicole Heath
Vonda Howard
Raquel McFarland
Mz Sassy the Author
Mara Prose
Robbi Renee
Phoenyx J. Rose
Yasmine Russell
Yvette Way

Science Fiction
Stephon Fowlkes
Patricia Hopkins

Teens/Y.A.
Russell Andrews
Shauna McNamara

Urban Fiction
E. Nigma
Queen Jefe
Amy Johnson
Queen Philly
Rated-M Wrote It

Miscellaneous
Michelle W. Fuqua
Karla Nivens
Roma Williams

NBBF Supporting Authors/Vendors
(Unable to attend event)
Dr. Vernessa Blackwell
Stacey Culpepper
Glenance Green
Mama Goose
Nadia Red
Amanda Willis

Featured Book

Exodus From Treachery
by Gwen Richardson

Featured Video of the Week

Learn more about our weekly live-streamed show, Black Authors Matter TV

2025 Featured Authors
(Confirmed - More to Come)

Saturday, October 23, 2025
12:00 p.m. (Noon)

Rachel Howzell Hall
Best-Selling Mystery/Thriller Author

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Brandon Massey
Best-Selling Mystery/Thriller Author

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1:00 p.m.

Brenda Jackson
Best-Selling, Award-Winning
Romance Author

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1:00 p.m.

Beverly Jenkins
Best-Selling, Award-Winning
Historical Fiction Author
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2:00 p.m.

April Ryan
Journalist and Best-Selling Author
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3:00 P.M.

Kiki Swinson
Best-Selling Author, Screenwriter,
Film Producer

Saturday, Oct. 25
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Children's Festival (FREE)

**All children that attend the Children's Festival will receive one FREE book

Black Authors Matter Children's Book Award Winners Announced
@ 10:45 a.m.

Lit T-Shirts
(7 different styles)
ONLY $19.99 each (XS to XL)
ONLY $24.99 each (2XL to 5XL)

We also have Black Authors Matter caps,
tote bags, mugs, and playing cards.

Great for Holiday Gifting, Black History Month, Book Events, Book Clubs, and Year-Round

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Special Events
(Ticket purchase required)

Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025
7:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception
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Friday, Oct. 24, 2025
9:30 a.m.
Get Acquainted Breakfast
(Included with author/vendor table)
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Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025
8:00 a.m.
Networking Breakfast
(Included with author/vendor table)

Workshops/Seminars
(FREE admission to all seminars)

Friday, Oct. 24, 2025
Author Enhancement Sessions

1:00 p.m.
Write the Book That
Builds Your Brand

2:00 p.m.
Finding Your Audience on Amazon

3:00 p.m.
Maximizing Your
Social Media Influence

4:00 p.m.
Why Do I Need An Agent?

5:00 p.m.
Publishers Panel:
What Publishers Are Looking for
When Signing New Authors

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Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025

10:00 a.m.
Bringing Out the Book In You

1:00 p.m.
The Six-Figure Author Formula

2:00 p.m.
The Power of Your Story:
Writing With Impact and Purpose

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Create Your Own Seminar

NBBF Literary Correspondent
Dr. Rhonda Lawson

Live interviews throughout the NBBF
weekend are conducted by Dr. Lawson

Order literary-themed
t-shirts HERE

Fallbrook Church (Brook Sports)
Site for 2025 NBBF (Oct 23-25)

For NBBF attendees who are staying the entire weekend, feel free to worship with Fallbrook
on Sunday @ 8 or 11 a.m.
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