The National Black Book Festival (NBBF) is an annual event, sponsored by Cushcity.com, one of the largest online sources for African-American authors and literature. The event attracts a wide array of authors, publishers, book clubs, libraries and individual readers from the Southwest U.S. and nationwide.
The 18th annual National Black Book Festival is
scheduled for Oct. 23-25, 2025, at Fallbrook Church Brook Sports
Facility, 12512 Walters Rd.,
in Northwest Houston and is sponsored by Cushcity.com, one of the leading
websites
promoting African-American literature. This 18th annual event will feature
the following:
●
Author and publisher exhibits ● Featured author discussions and
signings
● FREE Children's Festival
● An evening reception and two breakfasts
● FREE workshops and seminars ●
Networking and door prizes
● Food court where food can be purchased all day
HOTELS: The host hotel is the
Sheraton North Houston and rooms are $95.00/night. NBBF will provide
complimentary shuttle service to and from the Sheraton daily. A list of
hotels close to the venue are online
here.
Recommended Airport: IAH
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All events will be held at Fallbrook Church. The Festival schedule includes the following events (ticket purchase in advance is required for those with asterisk [*]):
Thursday, October 23, 2025 @ 7:00
p.m.
Welcome Reception*
Friday, October 24, 2025 @ 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.
Get Acquainted Breakfast*
Saturday, October 25, 2025 @ 8:00
to 9:30 a.m.
Networking Breakfast*
Saturday, October 25, 2025 @ 11:00 a.m.
to 2:00 p.m.
Children's Festival
[Free and open to the public]
Tickets for the special events can be ordered HERE.
For more information, please contact us via e-mail at: info@nationalblackbookfestival.com
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