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Glory edim, aka wellread black girl, is working on an anthology that will feature black women writers like zinzi clemons, nicole dennisbenn, marita golden, and tayari jones as they highlight the first time they saw themselves represented in literature. There will be vendorexhibitors opportunities available. For booksellers, librarians, authors, and specialty retailers. The african american childrens book fair is one of the oldest and largest singleday events for. African american book expodallas tickets, sat, mar 30. The long island african american chamber of commerce. At bookexpo you can get an edge in your business by attending cutting edge education. The harlem book fair is the united states largest africanamerican book fair and the nations flagship black literary event. The traditional african textile usage of bright colors, asymmetry, and large shapes is seen in the quilt of the gees bend quilters. African american authors expo and multicultural book.
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