Poet and scholar Nikki Giovanni drew record crowds to the 18th annual Austin African American Book Festival on June 29 at the George Washington Carver Museum and Library.
Creativity. Activism. Positive Change.
Good vibes reign at the Austin African American Book Festival! Our festival is an interactive community gathering and cultural celebration of African American writers and their work. Through literary-based programming that includes author talks, book discussions, pop culture conversations, children's activities, and a vendor marketplace. The Austin African American Book Festival promotes creativity, activism, and positive change.