Atlanta Black Book Expo

Title: Atlanta Black Book Expo
Location: Atlanta
Link out: www.abbexpo.com
Description: The Atlanta Black Book Expo (ABBE) will launch its first-ever literary showcase on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at the Georgia International Convention Center located in College Park. The event will provide a venue for up-and-coming literary professionals such as authors, playwrights, poets, publishers, and booksellers to promote their creative works.

The expo will also focus on encouraging youth to read more often featuring the student theme: “Going Back to School Strong.” ABBE organizers have partnered with the Ludacris Foundation to create a school supply give-a-way promotion. Established by recording star and actor, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, the foundation supports grassroots organizations that work to help youth and will donate school supplies to provide to needy students during the expo.

“Our goal is to a create a viable source of support to the many talented, yet little known writers and other literary professionals who don\’t have access to mainstream media, publishing, or major distribution,” said Kelly Johnson, ABBE founder. “We also want to promote literacy among school students and expose them to the wonders of reading because they are our authors of tomorrow. And we are especially thankful to our partners like the Ludacris Foundation for helping us in this effort.”

The ABBE will also feature a host of fun entertainment and activities including a Spoken Word/Poetry Slam; raffle prizes, and a live radio broadcast. Arts and crafts vendors are also encouraged to participate. The expo will begin at 11:00 a.m.

General event information including author and exhibitor details is available at www.abbexpo.com.

Interested participants should call 404-824-0128 or email info@abbexpo.com.

For inquires regarding sponsorship opportunities please contact: 678-643-4925 or email Kelly@abbexpo.com.