Walter Mosley Headlined Our 2025 Festival.
We’re Celebrating 20 Years in 2026.
Upcoming Event – Thursday, Oct. 16
Raising Readers: Literacy Strategies for Ages 0 to 6
The Austin African American Book Festival (AAABF), in collaboration with Black Mamas Village and Child Inc., invites you to an evening with author Maya Smart as she shares insights from her book Reading for Our Lives.
This family-friendly event is designed for parents, educators, and community members who want to support children ages 0–6 in developing strong literacy skills and a lifelong love of reading.
Highlights include:
Author talk and book signing
Light dinner
Door prizes
Creative play activities for children
Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors & Supporters.
