Open that 2017 Door!

Young orator Pe'Tehn met author of the poem that made her famous (Hey Black Child) , Useni Eugene Perkins...for the first time!

How Was the Kwanzaa Book Fair?

The Soulful Chicago KWANZAA Book Fair was another literary success! Just like in the Soulful Chicago Book Fair this summer, authors sold out of their books, there was amazing networking, legendary connecting, outstanding performances, great food and readiness for our next events. Click the Rolling Out logo for their great coverage of the event!

Our 3 youngest Soulful Chicago Book Fair authors, Patience Kirkland, Nichelle Joi & Chelcie Oparanozie

What's Next on the Soulful Chicago Book Fair Agenda?

January - phoneBook (a workshop)

If you are a young tech savvy writer...or just want to look like one, then this workshop is for you! Wrting one's book via a smart phone is a sure game changer, building opportunities and crushing barriers like never seen before!

February

Soulful Chicago BLACK HISTORY

Book Fair

The word is in and our community partnerships are growing! Our hosts, Afro Lutheran Chicago Matters has coined us the new literary marketplace of Chicago's South Side and we accept!!!

Join us for a day of over 50 Black authors, live jazz, panel discussions, black history film screenings, good food and more!

The Lutheran School of Technology Chicago Library Auditorium

1100 E. 55th Street

(Greenwood entrance)

Suggested donation $5

Tuesday Mornings - Gathering of the Griots Radio

Tune in every Tuesday morning for exciting conversations with the literary family of the Soulful Chicago Book Fair! Hear our stories, told by ourselves, for our benefit!

Call in to

515-605-9325 and press the number 1 to join in the conversation.

Or listen online at

www.blogtalkradio.com/the-female-solution

SCBF Youth Essay Contest Has Begun!

We firmly believe in the capabilities of our younger generation. This essay contest is designed to bridge generation gaps and put the family storytelling into the hands of the souls that are coming after us.

Spread the word and let's preserve our family stories...ourselves!

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