
Time: August 22, 2009 from 11am to 5pm
Location: Expo Center
Street: 3980 Menlo Ave
City/Town: Los Angeles
Website or Map: http://labbx.com
Phone: 323-718-5678
Event Type: literary
Organized By: Los Angeles Black Book Expo
Latest Activity: Jun 11
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Charles Chatmon
Phone: 323-718-5678
Email: info@labbx.com
LOS ANGELES, CA - The fifth annual Los Angeles Black Book Expo (LABBX) will be held Saturday, August 22, from 11:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. in the Expo Center in Los Angeles. “Empowering Community Through Literature” is the Expo’s theme.
The literary gala features lively panel discussions with topics such as publishing, urban lit, health, relationships, cultural issues, spirituality, creative writing and marketing tips for aspiring authors.
The Spoken Worlds includes poetry readings with an open mic and featured artists. For the second straight year, the Teen Poetry Fest contest will have participants competing for a grand prize. The Children’s Literary Zone hosted by bestselling author Terry a O’Neal presents storytellers, arts and crafts and the first annual LABBX spelling bee.
Acclaimed author L.A. Banks, the 2008 Essence Literary Awards Storyteller of the Year and creator of The Vampire Huntress Legends Series leads a host of local and nationwide authors showcasing their books at the Expo. More names to be added at a later date.
General event information including author and exhibitor applications is available on the Expo’s website, www.labbx.com Interested participants may also call 323-718-5678.
Detailed information on all upcoming activities will be posted on the LABBX website. Volunteers are invited to assist Expo staff.
A partial list of sponsors for LABBX 2009 include: Barnes and Noble at the Grove, KPFK 90.7, 93.5 THE BEAT FM.
General admission to the Los Angeles Black Book Expo is free.
The Expo Center is located at 3980 Menlo Avenue, L.A., CA 90037.
About the Los Angeles Black Book Expo
Touted as best Black book expo west of the Mississippi, the Los Angeles Black Book Expo originated in 2004 to celebrate the written word, promote literacy and to showcase new and established authors, storytellers, spoken word artists, children's book authors, emerging writers, publishers, booksellers, editors and book reviewers local and nationwide.
Los Angeles Black Book Expo
P.O. Box 533133, L.A., CA 90053
Annual literary community event in Los Angeles featuring authors, exhibitors and panelists.
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