Book Fairs, Festivals & Conferences

Discover literary events happening in 2026 and beyond.

Show Upcoming Events Only Event Coverage Archive Submit Your Event

2 Full Schedule (2026+) in District of Columbia

Promotional profile art for Children’s Africana Book Awards
Event Passed

Children’s Africana Book Awards

Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Miner Building, Howard University, Washington, District of Columbia
Organizer: Africa Access and the Outreach Council of the African Studies Association (ASA)

The Children’s Africana Book Awards (CABA) are presented annually to the authors and illustrators of the best children’s and young adult books on Africa published or republished in the U.S.

View Event Details →
Promotional profile art for National Book Festival
Event Passed

National Book Festival

Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, District of Columbia
Organizer: Library of Congress

Mark your calendars for the 18th Library of Congress National Book Festival, Saturday, Sept. 1, at the Washington Convention Center. Follow the excitement via our hashtag, #NatBookFest.

View Event Details →

Hosting an Annual Book Festival, Book Fair, or Literary Event?

Get your event listed on AALBC.com—the web's most visited destination for Black books and literature.

Submit Event Information

Reader Comments (0)

Log In to Join the Conversation

Commenting is reserved for registered AALBC members to maintain high-quality discussions.

No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!

×

Reset Password

Enter your email address below and we will send you a secure link to reset your password.