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Tickets are not required, but they help us keep track of attendee number expectations which helps us with planning.
In the wake of the 2020 pandemic, and coming away from what has been one of the worst chapters in our history as a nation, we wanted to lighten the mood a little and go with a happy theme. This year we celebrate love in its many forms: spiritual, romantic, self, parental, friendship and any other kind of love that is undefinable. We want to lift up the voices that tell the stories of love in all its pain and beauty, to celebrate reading and another great love—the love of books!
EVENT SCHEDULE & INFORMATION
SATURDAY OCTOBER 9TH FROM 12 TO 5 PM
LIVE IN-PERSON AT MARIETTA HOUSE MUSEUM
5626 Bell Station Rd.
Glenn Dale, MD 20769
FREE EVENT & FREE PARKING
PORTIONS OF THIS EVENT WILL BE LIVECAST ON FACEBOOK
https://www.facebook.com/thewritewomenbookfest
INFO TENT
POETRY TENT
11:40-12 - Chris VanDyke Harpist
12-12:15 Heather & Cardyn Opening Announcements
12:15 -12:45 Alyshia Bradley - Poet Mocha Goddess - Opening poetry reading & Discussion
12:45 - 1:30 Chris VanDyke - Harpist
3:25-3:40 Crystal Williams - poetry
3:40- 4:40 POETRY - Patti Ross "Little Pi" Leads Poetry Reading from Friends of EC Poetry & Prose
4:45- 4:55 Chris VanDyke Harpist
5 pm Aressa Williams - Closing Poem from our Poet Laureate
KIDS' TENT
1-1:30 Firefighter Jones Storytime & Goodie Bag
1:45-2:15 Mermaid Storytime with Author Cheryl Woodruff-Brooks & Craft Bags
2:30-3:15 Drag Queen Storytime with D’Manda Martini & Craft Bags
5626 Bell Station Rd.
Glenn Dale, MD 20769
FREE EVENT & FREE PARKING
PORTIONS OF THIS EVENT WILL BE LIVECAST ON FACEBOOK
https://www.facebook.com/thewritewomenbookfest
INFO TENT
- Attendees, check in, pick up a swag bag (50 bags, first come first served, one per attendee please)
- Sign up at the Information Tent for the drawing to win a gift bag worth over $100 in bookish goodies (drawing at end of day, do not have to be present to win)
POETRY TENT
11:40-12 - Chris VanDyke Harpist
12-12:15 Heather & Cardyn Opening Announcements
12:15 -12:45 Alyshia Bradley - Poet Mocha Goddess - Opening poetry reading & Discussion
12:45 - 1:30 Chris VanDyke - Harpist
3:25-3:40 Crystal Williams - poetry
3:40- 4:40 POETRY - Patti Ross "Little Pi" Leads Poetry Reading from Friends of EC Poetry & Prose
4:45- 4:55 Chris VanDyke Harpist
5 pm Aressa Williams - Closing Poem from our Poet Laureate
KIDS' TENT
1-1:30 Firefighter Jones Storytime & Goodie Bag
1:45-2:15 Mermaid Storytime with Author Cheryl Woodruff-Brooks & Craft Bags
2:30-3:15 Drag Queen Storytime with D’Manda Martini & Craft Bags
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MARITA GOLDEN INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE
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Author Chat About Love & Self-Care
Activist, editor, acclaimed author, teacher, coach, mentor, role model, literary consultant, Co-founder and President Emeritus of the Hurston Wright Foundation Marita Golden sits down with Cardyn Brooks to discuss The Strong Black Woman and more. Find Marita Golden online! |
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A message from the founder of Black Authors and Readers Rock, Sharon Lucas.
Sharon Lucas is a literary event planner, book club consultant and published author. Her book "Plan It! The Complete Resource Guide for Authors, Book Clubs & Literary Event Planners", was published by Brown Girls Books in 2015. Sharon, who strongly believes literary events and book clubs are vital links between the AA reader and writer, has been the guiding force of BARR since its inception in 2012. |
FOOD VENDORS WILL BE AT THE FESTIVAL UNTIL 3 P.M.
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