The 3rd Annual Black Girl Book Fair In Washington, D.C.: 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

Workshops: 🎨

• BLKGRL Self-Portrait Workshop: Recreate the BLKGRL book cover with you as the main character 
• Self-Care Workshop: Stress test + a facilitated journaling session sponsored by Girls Gotta Heal 
• Press-On Nails Workshop: Design your own set of press-ons 
• Bracelet-Making Workshop: Choose your charms and make a bracelet 

Other goodies: 📸

• Cocktails/mocktails based on characters in BLKGRL available for purchase
• The Disposable Camera Station: Take nostalgic photos with your homegirls throughout the book fair
• BLKGRL-Owned vendor market with local authors and businesses 
• Demos by licensed mental health professionals and authors 
• Chill station: Card games, puzzles, silent reading
• Fellow book lovin' attendees

Agenda:📝

Sunday, November 15th at Gallery O On H

The Homegirl Experience: BLKGRL Book Fair Bag included (less than 20 spots left!)

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

The Friend Experience:

• 2pm-2:30pm: Q&A for BLKGRL with Candice McCoy
• 2:30pm-3:00pm: Stress Test and Demo
• 3:00pm-4pm: Bracelet-Making Workshop
• 4:00pm-4:15pm: 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 charm bracelet.

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

*The first 20 Friend Experience ticket holders will receive a complimentary copy of BLKGRL by Candice McCoy upon arrival. You can also purchase a copy from the bookstore beforehand here, or bring your own from home. BLKGRL is already included with the Homegirl Experience ticket. 

The BLKGRL Book Fair Bag includes: FREE SHIPPING

• 1 copy of BLKGRL
• 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 journal
• And more surprises!
• Color: Black and Pink

This is an indoor 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 November 6th. You should receive your bag within 2-3 days. The estimated delivery date window is November 7-13th. Get a separate copy of BLKGRL here!