The 2nd annual Word Power International Black Literature Festival and Book Fair will take place at The Emirate, Arsenal Stadium Conference Hall, London N7.
ADMISSION IS FREE: 10AM-6PM
3 days of celebrating a love for words, with conversation, debates, poetry performances, children story time as well as writers workshops, all under one roof. Authors over the three days include: Jacob Ross, Dr Marimba Ani, Anthony T Browder, Wayne B Chandler, Beverley East, Prof Hilary Beckles, Richard Jeanty, Molefi K Asante, Jr., Mohammed Umar, Muabaruka, Caroline Shola Arewa, Yasus Afari, Dr Edgar Ridley and many more.
Highlights include: A women’s poetry hour; a two-day conference – Images of Self; Traditional children storytelling, a writer’s workshop and a new book launch. In addition, there will be special breakaway events to enrich the celebration of Black History month.
Come and explore and discover the some of the truly astonishing literary talents that Africa has delivered to the World!