. . .Dozens of Authors
. . .Thousands of Readers
. . .All Under One Roof

May 21-23, 2010
Houston, Texas
Crowne Plaza Hotel - 1700 Smith St. - Downtown Houston

 

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Event Tickets
The 2010 National Black Book Festival events are open to the public; however, tickets must be purchased in advance.  The deadline for ticket purchases is May 18, 2010.  Attendance at the Festival is not required to attend one of these events (with the exception of the Spoken Word Poetry Slam).

Participating authors should obtain their tickets by completing their author vendor agreement, since participating authors' event tickets are at a discounted price.   NOTE:  Ticket purchases are nonrefundable,unless the event is cancelled.  If an event is cancelled, monies will be refunded.

The Festival schedule includes the following events (items with asterisk [*] are ticketed events which require ticket purchase in advance):

Friday, May 21, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m.
"Welcome to Houston" Reception*
Cost:  $50.00 per person
Crowne Plaza Hotel - Downtown
1700 Smith St., Houston, TX

This reception welcomes the out-of-town authors, book clubs and other Festival attendees to the City of Houston.  A full dinner buffet will be served, along with beverages and dessert, and smooth jazz entertainment will be provided by the musical duo, Twin Connection.   Attire:  Business. 

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Friday, May 21, 2010 - 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Slumber Party w/Authors Beverly Jenkins and Brenda Jackson*
Ladies only - Must be 18 years of age
Cost:  $25.00 per person
Crowne Plaza Hotel - Downtown
1700 Smith St., Houston, TX

Good News! We were able to obtain more space for the slumber party and have space for a few more people.  Once this event is sold out again, we won't be able to expand the attendance.  Purchase your tickets NOW to guarantee space availability!

This slumber party, hosted by authors Beverly Jenkins and Brenda Jackson, and the National Black Book Festival, is for ladies only.  Held in a luxurious suite at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, the party will feature hor d'oeuvres, lingerie by Houston-based June May Lingerie, door prizes, games and readings by the authors.  Attire:  Casual.

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Saturday, May 22, 2010 @ 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
"Get Acquainted" Breakfast*
Crowne Plaza Hotel - Downtown
1700 Smith St., Houston, TX
Cost:  $30.00 per person

This breakfast affords authors and readers a networking opportunity to meet new friends and exchange ideas.  A full breakfast buffet will be served.  Attire:  Casual

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Sunday, May 23, 2010 @ 9:00 a.m.
Prayer Breakfast*
Crowne Plaza Hotel - Downtown
1700 Smith St., Houston, TX
Cost:  $30.00 per person

This breakfast affords authors and readers another networking opportunity to meet new friends and exchange ideas -- in a spiritual setting.  A full breakfast buffet will be served.  Attire:  Casual

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BUY TICKETS TO THREE EVENTS AND SAVE!!
Purchase tickets to the Welcome to Houston Reception, Get Acquainted Breakfast and Prayer Breakfast for the discounted price of only $95.00 per person.  To securely order tickets to all three public eating events online via credit card or Paypal, click "Add to Cart" here:

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Sunday, May 23, 2010 - Time TBD
Spoken Word Poetry Slam
Crowne Plaza Hotel - Downtown
1700 Smith St., Houston, TX

The Spoken Word Poetry Slam at the 2009 Festival was a big hit.  Attendance at the poetry slam is FREE with a Festival admission ticket.

For the 2010 Festival, poets who enter will compete for a cash prize.  There will be 2 to 3 preliminary bouts and the finale will occur on May 23rd at the Festival.  Judges score each of the performances and the MC for the slam is poet and motivational speaker Takasha Francis from Wilmington, Delaware.

Poets may sign up by paying the $50.00 entry fee, via credit card or Paypal, by clicking "Add to Cart" here:

Festival event tickets must be ordered in advance (deadline for ticket purchase is May 18, 2010) and may be ordered securely online by using the "Add to Cart" options above.  To pay by check or money order, use the following form:
http://www.nationalblackbookfestival.com/eventtickets.pdf

Payment must accompany the request for event tickets.  Tickets may be purchased by calling the Festival office at 1-800-340-5454.  The form may be faxed to the Festival office at (281) 583-9534, or mailed to the Festival office (along with payment) to:  National Black Book Festival, 13533 Bammel N. Houston Rd., Houston, TX  77066.

For more information, please contact us via e-mail at:  info@nationalblackbookfestival.com

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