CBLC 9th Annual Book Fest & Juneteenth Celebration
Central Library | June 13, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Would you like to be a featured author?
Featured authors will receive table space to network with other authors, meet the public, and promote books. Set up will occur between 9:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. on the morning of June 13th. You do NOT have to fill out more than one application if you are interested in showcasing more than one book. Should you choose to do a short individual presentation of your work in the Center for Black Literature & Culture with a short Q&A and a short bio, an image of your book's cover will be required. *Note that not everyone will be able to present at this year's Author Fast Forward.
Complete this application to be considered.
Tables and seating are limited. Submissions for consideration will be accepted through May 25, 2026. The application will take approximately 7-10 minutes to complete. If you have questions or futher concerns, please email Bryanna Barnes.
Juneteenth is a national holiday that celebrates the emancipation of enslaved Texans two years after the signing of the emancipation proclamation in 1863. The Center for Black Literature & Culture 9th Annual Bookfest will offer a glimpse of African American experience through arts, literature, and storytelling. This year's Author Presentation is Empowered to Speak: Freedom Dreams.
The 2026 CBLC Book Fest & Juneteenth Celebration is presented by The Indianapolis Public Library in association with The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.
