[size="3"][font="Garamond"]Davis Elegant Events presents…
2nd Annual BOOK CLUBS UNITE

Saturday, August 21, 2010
Tinley Park Convention Center
18501 South Harlem Avenue
Tinley Park, IL 60477
12:00noon

BOOK CLUBS UNITE presents the opportunity for book clubs and book lovers to introduce themselves to Authors and for Authors to introduce their book and availability to book clubs

[b]MC – Talayah Stovall[/b]
Chicago Author, Crossing The Threshold

[b]2010 Authors Scheduled:[/b]
Patrice Wade Johnson (Lundyn Bridges) - Pittsburgh
Yolanda Joe (Video Cowboys) - Chicago
Renee Daniel Flagler (In Her Mind) – New York
Monica Marie Jones (Swag) – Detroit
Darrin Lowery (Congratulations) – Chicago
Arlene P. Jones (Billion Dollar Winner) - Chicago
K.B. Whitaker (Fifty-Seven) – Detroit
Janis F. Kearney (Something to Write Home About) – Little Rock
Earl Sewell (Cougars) – Chicago
Naleighna Kai (The Pleasure's All Mine) - Chicago
[b] (all Authors will be selling books after the Luncheon)[/b]

Literary Luncheon Cost $35 per person includes
Luncheon Buffet * Goodie Bag * Complimentary Book

Registration deadline: ASAP
Contact Linda Davis for Registration Form (linda@daviselegantevents.com)[/font][size="4"][/size][/size]

Event details

The Los Angeles Black Book Expo (LABBX) will take place inside the Sheraton Gateway LAX Hotel on Saturday, August 21 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM.

This year's LABBX promises to feature lively panel discussions and workshops with topics such as publishing, urban lit, health, relationships, cultural issues, spirituality, creative writing and marketing tips for aspiring authors. An After Party will take place after the expo with live entertainment and performers.

Spoken Worlds includes poetry readings with an open mic and featured artists. The Children’s Literary Zone presents storytellers, arts and crafts and fun for the entire family with established children’s book authors.

General event information including registration forms for interested exhibitors is now made available on the Expo’s website, [url="http://www.labbx.com"]www.labbx.com[/url]. Interested participants may call 323-718-5678 or email for a registration form at blackbookexpo@gmail.com.

Detailed information on all upcoming activities will be posted on the LABBX website including an After Party with featured entertainers later in the evening.

Volunteers are invited to assist LABBX committee members. Potential sponsors are encouraged to contact the Expo at 323-718-5678 or info@labbx.com.

Future events such as fundraisers and contests are now posted on the LABBX website under Related Events.

The Sheraton Gateway LAX Hotel is located on 6101 West Century Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90045. Their weekend rate is $99 per night, with a special rate for LABBX exhibitors, honored guests and attendees.

[b]About the Los Angeles Black Book Expo[/b]
The Los Angeles Black Book Expo originated in 2004 to celebrate the written word, promote literacy and to showcase new and established authors, storytellers, spoken word artists, children's book authors, emerging writers, publishers, booksellers, editors and book reviewers local and nationwide.

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