Black Food Bookstore & Culture Shop Author's Call
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Black Food Bookstore & Culture Shop is proud to celebrate our 6th Anniversary this year! As part of our milestone celebration, we’re shining a spotlight on local published authors who are passionate about their craft and committed to writing as a career.
We’re offering featured space for authors to promote and sell their books during this special event. Our goal is to help strengthen the visibility and professional presence of writers in our community—encouraging authors to make book signings and reader engagement a meaningful part of their business journey.
Our tagline, “All Things African,” reflects our mission to celebrate and preserve Black culture. We are especially seeking authors whose work speaks to Black/African and Bahamian/Caribbean audiences.
📅 Event Date: Saturday, December 13th, 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Black Food Bookstore & Culture Shop — Robinson Road & East Street
(Online participation available in a limited capacity.)
🔹 Featured Authors Are Expected To:
- Attend the event in person (or online, if selected for a virtual slot).
- Provide a small collection of your published books for sale.
- Submit a short author bio, which will be read by our event host.
- Participate in an author reading and audience Q&A session.
- Contribute a $50 space/platform fee.
📅 Application Deadline: November 15th, 2025
📣 Notification of Selection: November 29th, 2025
To apply, please complete the Author Application Form. Space is limited.
Visit www.blackfoodshop.com to learn more about our mission.
For more information, contact us at:
📞 242.603.2665 (Storefront)
💬 242.824.2525 (WhatsApp)
✨ We look forward to celebrating and showcasing your voice this December!