CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Black Ink: A Charleston African-American book festival returns for its third year on Saturday, Sept. 8, and is seeking published black authors to contribute. Last year’s festival featured more than 50 authors, and included a keynote address from Newberry Award winning author, Kwame Alexander. More than 500 readers attended, and this year’s festival promises to be even bigger.
Local published authors interested in applying are encouraged to email [email protected] with their contact information and the name of their latest book titles, or visit http://www.charlestonlibraryfriends.org/black-ink-book-festival/
The mission of Black Ink: A Charleston African-American Book Festival is to support local Black writers, creating a space for them to promote and share their works, discuss their craft, and expose readers of all ages to the great variety of African-American authors in the area.