SEATTLE URBAN BOOK EXPO PRESENTS: Write in, write on
Are you writing a novel, an essay, a poem, or just need space to write? Come write with us on November 20th for Write In, Write On, the first Write-In Brunch Fundraiser at LOVING ROOM.
LOVING ROOM: diaspora books + salon opened in August. Owner Kristina Clark wants to manifest a space for cultivating Black ancestral healing and transformation through Black literature + African Diasporic decolonial aesthetics.
The space features various genres of literature by Black + African writers for readers of all ages, curating a selection of new and used reading material from US-born Black authors, African, Caribbean, and other Diaspora writers to be read on-site, with a variety of new current titles available for purchase.
LOVING ROOM's collection includes Children's and Young adult literature, as well as a selection of Fiction and Non-Fiction works from Black writers past and present.
Come vibe with us, come write with us on November 20th, 12pm-3pm. We want to build up the bookshelves, we will be accepting book donations.
The Target amount for the fundraiser?
The goal is $1,000. The $1,000 will be used toward the following:
Rent
Community Programming
Budget for Book Purchases
How can I contribute?
The link below will send you to the Eventbrite page, where you can donate to the fundraiser. You can also purchase a ticket to participate in the Write-in event the same day for $25. Please share with people in your community. Help us reach this goal!
ABOUT THE HOST
Founded by local author, advocate and artist Jeffrey L. Cheatham II, Seattle Urban Book Expo (S.U.B.E.) is a writing services and promotions organization for self-published authors of color. S.U.B.E. aims to create a platform for black and brown literary artists to showcase their work for the communities that they are involved, and to build community amongst Black writers and supporters of Black literature, creating opportunities to connect through book fairs, writing events and promotions.