2nd Annual Tampa Bay Black Authors Expo

The Tampa Bay Black Authors Expo is back! What began as an idea is back again for their second year. Thankfully we've made it through the pandemic and we're ready to see our Tampa Bay family again, and gather in celebration of our local Black creative talent. 

The TBBAE grew from a desire to showcase the diverse literary talent that is alive and flourishing in the greater Tampa Bay area. By creating the only expo dedicated to authors of color here in the Bay area, Tonisha has created a platform for some of this area’s most creative minds to gather, network and share their stories with their community.

For the Expo’s second year, TBBAE co-host, author, and healthy lifestyle enthusiast Jeffrey White will be back with his popular writing workshop. He brings years of experience as a self-employed writer, and he's excited to share his tips on how you can escape the 9 to 5 and make a living as a working creative. They’ve also brought together several Bay Area publishers and writers for a panel discussion on Black Sci-Fi. A highlight of this year’s Expo will be an experience with the ladies of Kitchen Table Literary Arts Center, which is a local organization directed by Sheree Greer that aims to build awareness, appreciation, and support of women of color and Black women writers, poets, and their work. There will also be a cosplay contest that kids and their family can enter. In addition to the activities mentioned above, there will be food available on site.

Get your tickets here!

Official t-shirts can be purchased here!