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Island SPACE Caribbean Book Fair (Sunday – General Audience)

Oct 27, 2024 @ 12:00 - 6:00

Île SPACE is proud to present our first Caribbean Book Fair! Join us for a day filled with Caribbean literature, culture, and community. Discover new authors, explore exciting titles, and immerse yourself in the world of Caribbean storytelling.

Attendees will also have to opportunity to purchase some of their newly discovered favorite Caribbean books.

RSVP at: islandspacefl.org/bookfair24

SUNDAY FULL SCHEDULE

Main Gallery
5-Minute Adult Author Readings + 10-Minute Q&A
12:00 PM – 1:45 PM

  • 12:30 PM – 12:45 PM: Elaine Douglas-Harrison
  • 12:45 PM – 1:00 PM: Alfonso Brooks
  • 1:00 PM – 1:15 PM: Geoffrey Philp
  • 1:15 PM – 1:30 PM: Dr. Triphi Margaret Wallace
  • 1:30 PM – 1:45 PM: Dr. Solanges Vivens

2:00 PM – 3:15 PM
Panel DiscussionThe Pros and Cons of Traditional vs. Self-Publishing and Steps to Monetization

Panelists:

  • Alfonso Brooks
  • Hilda Gutiérrez
  • Geoffrey Philp
  • Dr. Shelly Cameron
  • Lloyd Stanbury

Moderator: Karese Laguerre

Gallery B – Workshops
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM: Steps to Self-Publishing: From Concept to Hard Copy – Led by Calibe Thompson
Topics: Planning, Content Creation, Editing, Use of Artificial Intelligence, Resources, and Outlets

BREAK
3:15 PM – 3:45 PM

Main Gallery
5-Minute Author Readings + 10-Minute Q&A
3:45 PM – 5:00 PM

  • 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM: Hyvelle Ferguson-Davis
  • 4:00 PM – 4:15 PM: Karese Laguerre
  • 4:15 PM – 4:30 PM: Mecca aka Grimo
  • 4:30 PM – 4:45 PM: Dr. Shelly Cameron
  • 4:45 PM – 5:00 PM: Alex Ponal

Gallery B – Workshops
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM: So You Want to Be a Writer: How to Be a Disciplined Writer, Where to Find Inspiration, Writing Techniques, and the Importance of Reading
Discussion Leaders: Dr. Solanges Vivens, Dr. Triphi Margaret Wallace

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Speakeasy – We invite authors, panelists, and attendees to mingle and share insights in a casual, open-mic setting.

RSVP for the Saturday youth book fair at: islandspacefl.org/bookfairyouth

See you there!

Détails

Date :
Oct 27, 2024
Heure :
12:00 - 6:00
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Site :
islandspacefl.org/bookfair24

Organisateur

Île SPACE
Téléphone
954-999-0989
E-mail
musée@islandspacefl.org
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Lieu

Musée des Caraïbes Island SPACE
8000 W. Broward Blvd, Suite 202
Plantation, Floride 33388 États Unis
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Téléphone
954-999-0989
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