East:
11th Annual Harlem Book Fair & Arts Festival
This is the largest annual African American book fair and it’s free!
On Saturday 7/18/09, there will be 250 exhibit booths, 4 stages with music, story telling and activities for children.
Harlem Book Fair, July 18, 2009 – 11am to 6pm
Schomburg Center, West 135 Street, NYC
West:
The Los Angeles Black Book Expo 2009
This event celebrates its 5th year on 8/15/09. The day long program will feature authors, storytellers, spoken word contests and poetry performances. There will also be musicians, children’s events, panel discussions, editors, publishers, and more!
LABBX 2009
Saturday August 15, 2009 – 10 AM to 6 PM
Expo Center, 3980 Menlo Ave, Los Angeles, CA