Reader, we are hosting our 10th Anniversary Black Party on the evening of Wednesday, May 11th. The venue and time will be determined shortly. Our annual gathering—more like a family reunion really— is held during Book Expo America (BEA). This year the Black Park Party and BEA will be held in Chicago, IL.

If you are interested joining our celebration, and would like to have the final details emailed to you, please click this link to be added to the 2016 Black Pack Party mailing list. Alternatively, you may monitor our blog for updates.

Please feel free to share this email with anyone you think would like to attend. The mailing list will only be used to share information directly related to this year’s Black Pack Party.

Review more information on previous Black Pack Parties.

Of course I can’t let you go without a few book recommendations. Here is a early preview of a few terrific summer reads. National Book Award winning authors Jacqueline Woodson and Jesmyn Ward have new books coming out. Ashley & JaQuavis, leaders in their genre, have readers looking forward to the latest in The Cartel series. Nicole Dennis-Benn’s highly anticipated debut novel, Here Comes the Sun is sure to be a pleasure to read. Plus titles from perennial favorites Jewell Parker Rhodes, Greg Tate, Jason Overstreet, and others will round out an exciting summer season. Discover these upcoming titles and more on AALBC.com.