10am-11am – Author Talks (Underground Books)

2 local authors discuss their recent books. 

• Les Robinson “Discovering Daniel Blue: My Search for Significance, Purpose, and Legacy,” readers meet Shankle as she is rearing six children “with a Bible and a switch,” as Robinson writes in his new nonfiction book, which was published in April. 
• Anita Gayle Jones “The Peach Seed,” The story, which takes place in Anita’s home state of Georgia, is a stirring family drama. Fletcher Dukes and Altovise Benson reunite after five decades apart-and a mountain of secrets-exploring how one family lives amid the present repercussions of personal choice and history’s sweep. An indelible portrait of a family, “The Peach Seed” explores how kin pass down legacies of sorrow, joy, and strength. 

11am-12pm – Writing While Black Panel Discussion (Guild Theater)

Join us for this engaging panel discussion with literary professionals as they discuss industry insights from publishing platforms and power including practical tips for aspring authors.  

Panelists include:

• Larry Lee (Sacramento Observer Publisher) (Moderator)
• Carla Bruce-Eddings (Author & Publicist) 
• Julian Newman (Author & Leadership Expert)
• Sheryl Lister  (Author & Publisher)

12pm-1pm – Shop Talk with Shaka Senghor (Guild Theater)

1pm-2pm – Interview with Regional Education Leaders (Guild Theater)

2pm-3pm – Speaker Series Featuring Victoria Rowell (Guild Theater)