2010 Los Angeles Black Book Expo

Title: Los Angeles Black Book Expo
Location: Sheraton Gateway LAX Hotel
Description:
The Los Angeles Black Book Expo returns in a new venue for its sixth year. The Sheraton Gateway LAX Hotel is the host for the 2010 LABBX taking place on Saturday, August 21 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM. “Empowering a New Generation Through Literature” is the LABBX’s theme for the year.

The annual literary celebration promises to feature lively panel discussions and workshops with topics such as publishing, urban lit, health, relationships, cultural issues, spirituality, creative writing and marketing tips for aspiring authors.

Spoken Worlds includes poetry readings with an open mic and featured artists. The Children’s Literary Zone presents storytellers, arts and crafts and fun for the entire family with established children’s book authors.

General event information including author and exhibitor applications will be made available on the Expo’s website, http://labbx.com in the following weeks. Interested participants may also call 323-718-5678 or email at blackbookexpo@gmail.com.

Detailed information on all upcoming activities will be posted on the LABBX website. Volunteers are invited to assist LABBX committee members. Potential sponsors are encouraged to contact the Expo at 323-718-5678 or info@labbx.com.

Future news involving the Expo and related programs will be posted on the LABBX website and blog.

The Sheraton Gateway LAX Hotel is located on 6101 West Century Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90045.

About the Los Angeles Black Book Expo
The Los Angeles Black Book Expo through its fiscal sponsor, Amen-Ra Community Assembly of California, Inc. (Amen-Ra Theological Seminary) is a 501(c) (3) organization. It began on June 2004 to celebrate the written word, promote literacy and to showcase new and established authors, storytellers, spoken word artists, children\’s book authors, emerging writers, publishers, booksellers, editors and book reviewers local and nationwide.
Date: 2010-08-21
Start Time: 10:00am
End Time: 6:00pm