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July 1 – July 7, 2007
The Voices Writing Workshop A special gathering of writers of color who spend 1–2 weeks working with well-known authors and performers. The workshop is held on the campus of University of San Francisco. For more information visit www.vona-voices.org
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July 8 – July 27, 2007
The Hurston/Wright Creative Writing Intensive, five tuition-free, three weeklong, workshops that will enable 8th through 12th grade students to become effective communicators. These workshops will provide opportunities for students to develop their writing and reading skills in a nurturing group setting that celebrates Black literature. These non-residential workshops will run for three weeks during the summer and be followed by continued instruction throughout the academic year.
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July 15 – July 21, 2007
The Hurston/Wright Writers' Week, the nation’s only multi-genre summer writers’ workshop for writers of African descent with a tuition-free component for high school students. This is a weeklong program of classes and presentations by publishers, agents, and writers. The workshop will be held at American University in Washington, DC. For more information click here or call 301-683-2134.
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July 21, 2007
Harlem Book Fair, Harlem, N.Y. This annual book fair includes the Wheatley Book Awards and an author brunch. Go to http://www.harlemheritage.com/bookfair.shtml for details.
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August 4 - 12, 2007
The 5th Annual National Book Club Conference, Ghana, West Africa. Billed as the world's largest book club meeting, the conference features author talks, signings, and ongoing literary discussions. Call 404-446-6784 or visit
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September 29 – August 6, 2007
Banned Books Week, an opportunity to talk about book challenges and read authors whose work is often deemed controversial. Some authors whose work is frequently challenged include Walter Dean Meyers, Maya Angelou, and Toni Morrison. For more information visit http://www.ala.org/ala/oif/bannedbooksweek/bannedbooksweek.htm
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October 2007
Five-day African American Book Club Summit Cruise Readers on this literary voyage can discuss books, share ideas, and meet authors. Aspiring writers will have an opportunity to learn about self-publishing, marketing, and the writing craft. Visit www.summitatsea.com or call 866-875-1044 for details.
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October 19 - 21, 2007
Atlantic Bookpost Literary Retreat, Sedona, Arizona. The retreat is a chance for readers to meet authors, relax, and discuss a variety of Black literature. Visit www.atlanticbookpost.com or call 815-267-8425 for more details.
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November 2, 2007
The Hurston/Wright Legacy Award Ceremony, Washington, DC. This is the first national award presented to published writers of African descent by the national community of Black writers. This award, underwritten by Borders Books & Music, consists of prizes for the highest quality writing in the categories of Fiction, Debut Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry. For more details click here
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November 4 - 11, 2007
The Miami Book Fair International, a festival featuring a roster of multicultural writers. For more information visit www.miamibookfair.com.
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November 12 - 18, 2007
This is Children's Book Week and is sponsored by the Children's Book Council. For materials go to www.cbcbooks.org.
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April 2008
Sea Island Writers Retreat. Spend four days honing your writing skills with Tina McElroy Ansa and other authors on Sapeli Island off the coast of Georgia. Participants attend workshops in fiction, nonfiction, memoir, and editing. Visit http://www.tinamcelroyansa.com/ or email books@tinamcelroyansa.com for details on the 2008 dates.
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June 12 - 15, 2008
The Go On Girl! Award Weekend, Toronto, Ontario, Canada at the Courtyard Marriott Downtown. The event highlights the achievements of African American authors and brings together members of the Go On Girl! Book Club from across the country. For more information visit www.goongirl.org or email Linda Davis at LDMJamaica@sbcglobal.net.
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June 19 – 21, 2008
Black Writers Reunion and Conference in Tampa, Florida. Past events have included workshops with authors on plot, promotion, relationships with readers, literary law, and managing your book signing. Check www.blackwriters.org for more details.
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July 12 – 19, 2008
Atlantic Bookpost Avid Readers Mediterranean Cruise. The cruise is a chance for readers to meet authors, relax, and discuss a variety of Black literature. Visit www.atlanticbookpost.com or call 815-267-8425 for more details.
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August 1 - 3, 2008
The 6th Annual National Book Club Conference, Atlanta, Georgia. Billed as the world's largest book club meeting, the conference features author talks, signings, and ongoing literary discussions. Call 404-446-6784 or visit www.nationalbookclubconference.com for more information.
To have your event added to our calendar please send an email to info@hurstonwright.org or mail the information:
Hurston/Wright Foundation
Events
6525 Belcrest Road, Suite 531
Hyattsville, MD 20782
Form must be submitted 30 days prior to event and the Hurston/Wright Foundation reserves the right to refusal.
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