The 3rd Annual Black Girl Book Fair In Charlotte: Press-Ons and Portraits

Missed us last year? The Black Girl Book Fair is back for the third year in a row! This year is BIGGER. BETTER. BLKGRL. 

Enjoy a lazy Sunday at the only book fair you can leave with a new read, a fresh set, and a Black therapist. You’ll get a stress score, stress-relief from self-care workshops, and self-care products and resources from BLKGRL-owned businesses! The Black Girl Book Fair is big enough to meet new people, but intimate enough to remember names. It's going to be a much needed day of relaxation, discovering Black women authors and therapists, and healing with your homegirls. Must be 21+ or accompanied by a person 21+.

Book Signing and Q&A: 📚

• BLKGRL by Candice McCoy
  
• The Balancing Act by Nedra Glover Tawwab

Workshops: 🎨

• BLKGRL Self-Portrait Workshop: Recreate the BLKGRL book cover with you as the main character 
• Self-Care Workshop: Stress test + a journaling session sponsored by Girls Gotta Heal 
• Press-On Nails Workshop: Design your own set of press-ons 
• Junk Journaling Workshop: Turn your basic journal into a junk journal 

Other goodies: 🎉

• The Bookish BLKGRL Photo Booth
• BLKGRL-Owned vendor market
• Wellness demos by mental health professionals 
  
• Chill station: Card games, puzzles, silent reading
  
• Fellow book lovin' attendees

Agenda:📝

Sunday, September 20th at Pleasant Grove Farm

The Homegirl Experience: Only 100 spots!

• 2pm-3pm: Q&A and book signing with Nedra Glover Tawwab (Reserved seating)
• 3pm-3:30pm: Self-Care Workshop and Wellness Demo
• 3:30pm-4pm: Q&A with Candice McCoy & BLKGRL Self-Portrait Workshop 
• 4pm-4:40pm: Press-On Nails Workshop and Wellness Demo
• 4:40pm-5pm: Last call for BLKGRL-Owned Vendor Market 

The Friend Experience:

• 2pm-2:30pm: Q&A with Nedra Glover Tawwab (General seating; book signing not included)
  
• 2:30pm-3:00pm: Junk Journaling and Wellness Demo 
• 3:00pm-3:30pm: Chill Station 
• 3:30pm-4:00pm: Q&A with Candice McCoy (book signing not included)
• 4:00pm-4:15pm: Wellness Demo 
• 4:15pm-5pm: Last call for BLKGRL-Owned Vendor Market 

Ticket tiers:

Not sure which ticket to choose?

• Choose the Friend Experience if you want to browse, reflect, and enjoy the fair at your own pace. Meet fellow book lovers, hear from therapists, shop with vendors, and make a junk journal. 

• Choose the Homegirl Experience if you want a fully immersive wellness experience, plus the BLKGRL Book Fair Bag. Only 100 spots available.

*The first 20 Homegirl Experience attendees will receive a complimentary copy of The Balancing Act by Nedra Glover Tawwab upon arrival. You can also purchase a copy from the bookstore beforehand here, or bring your own from home.

The BLKGRL Book Fair Bag includes: FREE SHIPPING

• 1 signed copy of BLKGRL
• Resources from Nedra Glover Tawwab
• 1 Edge brush that says “BLKGRL”
• 1 Ready-to-design press-ons full set
  
• 1 Canvas
• 1 Pink paintbrush
• 1 Pair of pink under-eye patches
  
• Black girl bookish stickers
• 1 Mini pink mirror
• 1 Mini pink journal
  
• And more surprises!
• Color: Black and Pink

This is an indoor and outdoor event. For safety, the full address will be on your ticket. The BLKGRL Book Fair Bag orders will be packaged on a rolling basis, and shipping will begin September 10th. Your estimated delivery date is September 12-16th. Get a separate copy of BLKGRL here!