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, 200911am 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!

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LABBX 2009

Saturday August 15, 200910 AM to 6 PM

Expo Center, 3980 Menlo Ave, Los Angeles, CA