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Largest african american book event in the south free admission to the public for author exhibitsseminars october 2224, 2020 th anniversary houston, texas. May 11, 2019 7th annual african american childrens book fair saturday, may 11th 10 am to 4 pm free event. Choice makes a real important part, says vanesse lloyd sgambati, who founded the book fair 28 years ago. Phillys african american childrens book fair celebrates black authors. It is the largest independent black book fair in the state and attracts more. African american childrens book fair feb 2021, philadelphia usa. The african american childrens book fair is a part of the african american childrens book projects initiative to promote and preserve multicultural childrens literature. African american childrens book fair returns to philly kyw. May 03, 2020 see whos going to african american childrens book fair 2020 in baltimore, md.
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