National Black Book Festival

06/15/2026

Alexia Curry is an award winning gospel artist who made her debut in 2021 with her powerful single "Hear His Voice." Through her music, Alexia encourages and inspires others, sharing her journey of faith and resilience.

In February 2026, Alexia published her first book entitled "Just Me and God," a 52-week study devotional for the person who wants a closer relationship with God. Order your copy on Amazon: https://a.co/d/023tembk

06/15/2026

Flower designer Alberta C. Brown wrote this Course of Study to help save floral design students time and money. It's for those who want to learn a lot more about styles, origins, seasons, classifications, and availability of a number of different types of flowers and plants, and how to make floral designs from them. These include tropical, cacti, succulents, topiaries, bromeliads, and terrariums that will last.

This 370-page course book includes 95 photos. Readers will become more knowledgeable about floristry and how to use their imagination to create unique floral designs as a flower designer.

Order your copy online at: www.flowersbyalberta.com

06/15/2026

06/10/2026

New this year at NBBF! We're hosting a spades tournament and we're looking for a couple of volunteers to coordinate. Benefits: A swag bag with bookish goodies and a free book and t-shirt. To sign up, visit our website: https://www.nationalblackbookfestival.com/volunteers.htm

06/10/2026

Tune in Tuesday, June 16 @ 7 pm CST/8 pm EST

06/10/2026

Black Authors Matter TV - June 9th Guests: A. C. Arthur, Victoria Christopher Murray, Ronald Bonner, K'Wan

06/09/2026

"It's hard to put into words how important this book and the two previous books are to stories about black American men."
-- 5-star Amazon review of "When It All Falls Down"

In this stirring sequel to Chinedu Achebe's book, "The Miseducation of Obi Ifeanyi," Obi and Nkechi Ifeanyi, along with their children, Ikechukwu and Chimamanda, navigate the turbulent waters of modern America in the backdrop of Houston, Texas. Amidst the global upheaval of Covid 19, the Ifeanyis strive to rekindle their marriage, seeking solace in each other as the world outside contends with racial strife and political storms.

As the contentious 2020 U.S. presidential election unfolds, their story is a testament to the enduring power of family, the complexities of identity, and the relentless pursuit of happiness against all odds.

Order "When It All Falls Down" by Chinedu Achebe on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/When-Falls-Down-Chinedu-Achebe/dp/B0D5YD9D1C/

06/08/2026

Mark your calendar and be in the house for 2026 NBBF, Oct. 22-24 in Houston. Order special event tickets/packages and view participating author list here: www.nationalblackbookfestival.com

06/08/2026

For less than the cost of a credit report, "Roommates to Reverse" by author Deborah C. Parks gives you professional-grade insights and tools that could save you thousands in loan choices, purchasing timing, and equity decisions — all while helping you build a financial legacy.

What You’ll Learn Inside:
• When to Buy, When to Wait – Tables and tools that help you decide if now is the right time
• How to Use Equity Strategically – For purchases, legacy planning, or starting a business
• Co-Buying and Self-Employed Borrowers – Tips for non-traditional ownership paths
• Loan Types Explained – From DSCR to refis, know what really works for your goals
• Real-World Checklists & Guides – Plug-and-play tools to take the guesswork out of the process

Order your copy online:
https://buy.stripe.com/fZu3cocpT5rq86YeIocV200

06/08/2026

Author Bernard N Lee Jr grew up in the '50s and '60s following World War II and the Korean conflict. He attended Howard University, joined the ROTC, retired as a Captain from the Army Reserves, and had a successful career at AT&T.

In part 3 of his memoir, "A Look Back In Time," he's a military kid returning to Oklahoma with his family after a three-year tour of duty in Germany. In this coming of age saga, we follow Bernard during his teen years as he discovers new friends and experiences life-changing events in the sixties.

Order your copy online here:
https://book3.bernardleejr.com

06/08/2026

Members of the Divine Nine: Get ready for the 2026 NBBF D9 Meet and Greet on Friday, October 23rd. Meet the 20+ D9 authors who are registered for NBBF as well as other sorors and frat brothers in the Houston metro area. This free event is ONLY for D9 members. Register here to attend: https://bit.ly/4j5i5JY

06/07/2026

The Houston-based Brownstone Book Club will host the 2026 NBBF Book Club Meet and Greet. All book clubs are welcome for an exciting time of book club bonding on Saturday, Oct 24th in Houston. Space is limited and only book clubs can register. Register your book club here: https://bit.ly/2YLVkWN

06/05/2026

The Houston-based Brownstone Book Club will host the 2026 NBBF Book Club Meet and Greet. All book clubs are welcome for an exciting time of book club bonding on Saturday, Oct 24th in Houston.

06/05/2026

We're excited to announce that Scholastic will be the sponsor of the NBBF Children's Festival on Saturday, Oct. 24th. Parents/guardians, educators, librarians, school districts--bring kids for an unforgettable experience.

06/04/2026

"Just Me and God" is a 52-week study devotional by Alexia Curry. It's for the person who wants a closer relationship with God or needing more intimate time alone with God. Scriptures, devotional, prayer and declarations to help you get through each week.

Your takeaways, thoughts and how you are going to use each devotional for that week in your life are areas that you are able to jot down each day. "Just Me and God" is about your daily walk with God, just you and God alone.

Order your copy on Amazon: https://a.co/d/023tembk

06/04/2026

Phillip Keels is a contemporary fiction author who loves to transport readers into gripping psychological adventures that artfully weave together suspenseful mysteries and intricate webs of secrecy.

His latest book, "Irreconcilable Differences: Part II," features Cade "Kool" Jones who crashes Day's wedding, although he's not there to offer congratulations. Cade is hell-bent on watching her world burn as he takes what's rightfully his.

The daughter he never knew. The family he never had. And revenge on the man who took his place.

Order your copy on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Irreconcilable-Differences-Part-Grannytown-Chronicles/dp/B0GYN6KYRJ/

06/03/2026

Congratulations to Amy Johnson of Plano, Texas, winner of our May drawing for two VIP Packages for the 2026 NBBF. The monthly drawings occur every month until October. Enter for your chance to win for the month of June. Details here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18kCwMLQrY/

06/03/2026

Announcing winner of May VIP drawing