Photo Albums of Events We’ve Participated, Covered, or Hosted


Black Pack Party 2019 – Wednesday, May 29, 2019 (60 photos)

Black Pack Party 2019
Black Pack Party 2019

The 2019 celebration was sponsored by Kwame Alexander and Versify Books.
The Black Pack Party is an annual gathering of publishing industry professionals. It is held during Book Expo America. This year’s venue, The Frying Pan, is a ½ mile walk, along the scenic Hudson River, from the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

The Black Pack Party, now in its 13th year, is organized by AALBC.com, Linda Duggins, and One Book One Bronx.


Black Pack Party 2018 – Thursday, May 31, 2018 (38 photos)

Black Pack Party 2018
Black Pack Party 2018

The 2018 Black Pack Party was held May 30, 2018. It was co-hosted by AALBC, Linda Duggins, Mosaic Literary Magazine, and People of Color in Publishing. Photo Credit: Photos Widevision Photography


Black Pack Party 2015 – Wednesday, May 27, 2015 (17 photos)

Black Pack Party 2015
Black Pack Party 2015

The 9th Annual Black Pack Party, was held May 27, 2015

Held during BEA, the Black Pack Party is an annual celebration of book industry professionals, authors, and friends. The 2015 gathering was hosted by AALBC.com, BMP Connect, Linda A. Duggins, and Written Magazine.


Black Pack Party 2012 – Wednesday, June 6, 2012 (336 photos)

Black Pack Party 2012
Black Pack Party 2012

Book Industry Professionals and Authors gathered for the 6th Annual Black Pack Party at Harlem’s Iconic Restaurant Londel’s on June 6, 2012.

This year’s party was hosted by AALBC.com, Linda A. Duggins, MosaicBooks.com, Written Magazine, The Book Look.


Black Pack Party 2011 – Wednesday, May 25, 2011 (131 photos)

Black Pack Party 2011
Black Pack Party 2011

Book Industry Professionals and Authors gathered for the 6th Annual Black Pack Party at Harlem’s WXYZ Lounge, in the Aloft Hotel, in Harlem, New York on May 25, 2011.

The party was hosted by AALBC.com, Linda A. Duggins, MosaicBooks.com, Written Magazine, Rolling Out Magazine, and Technocolor Radio Show & Urban Literary Review


Black Pack Party and BEA 2009 – Monday, June 1, 2009 (118 photos)

Black Pack Party and BEA 2009
Black Pack Party and BEA 2009 Scenes from the 6th annual African American Pavilion at Book Expo (BEA) and the 3th annual Black Pack Party. The African American Pavilion was founded by Tony Rose, Adrienne Ingrum and Miani Colom. The Black Pack Party is held each year during BEA. This years party and was hosted by AALBC.com, Linda Duggins, Mosaicbook.com and Written Magazine (read more).