TUBookExpo Featured Presentations for 2021

Kya Publishing’s @TUBookExpo (the Toronto Urban Book Expo) is taking place this week, on Thursday, July 29! Registration for events are free, and will feature writers from Canada, the U.S., Kenya, Jamaica, and Barbados! Here is the day’s schedule, and links to register:

10am EST // A WRITER’S MOTIVATION (with author Andrée Nicole): https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/162211305381

Author, educator, and motivational speaker/writer Andrée Nicole starts the day with words of wisdom for writers, personal messages of support and encouragement, and informed greetings for the writing community. Log in with your Instagram account, or just click on the link to be uplifted; all are welcome to attend!








11am EST // CHILDREN’S STORY TIME (with authors Angelot Ndongmo, Yolanda T. Marshall, and Victoria Daley): https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/163679988251

Join children's authors Angelot Ndongmo, Yolanda T. Marshall, and Victoria Daley as they read from their captivating children's books and share activities and joy for children aged 4 to 12! All are welcome!

   


1pm EST // LIVE FROM KENYA (with authors Ray Mwihaki and Mutendei Nabutete): https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/163768194077

Kenyan writer Mutendei Nabutete in conversation with Nairobi-based author Ray Mwihaki featuring readings, and an introspective look at the author's journey.








2pm EST // INTERNATIONAL WRITERS’ ROUNDTABLE (with authors Andre Simpson, Wilmont St. Cyr, Jeffrey Lee Cheatham II, D.A. Bourne, and Mutendei Nabutete): https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/163768535097

Writers Andre Simpson (Jamaica), Mutendei Nabutete (Kenya), Wilmont St. Cyr (Barbados), D.A. Bourne (Canada), and Jeffrey Lee Cheatham II (U.S.A.) connect to speak about their experiences as Black male writers and creatives, from international perspectives.


7pm EST // MARKETING & PROMOTIONS FOR WRITERS (with authors Jameel Davis and Stacey Ann Berry): https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/163768378629

Authors and entrepreneurs Jameel Davis (Elevated Waves, Cleveland) and Stacey Ann Berry ( Bstellar™ Group Inc., Toronto) speak to aspiring and published writers about methods, tips, and strategies for marketing your books and appealing to your target audience.



And on Sunday evening, join us for a special presentation of the CHUUCH LIVE SHOW at 7pm EST, featuring an interview with author Glowz, hosted by Kamilah Haywood and Amanda G: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/162212310387

Hosted by author Kamilah Haywood and co-host Amanda G., this special Book Expo edition of the Chuuch Live Show will feature an interview and live reading with Toronto-based author Glowz.


We hope you can join us! Please visit www.TUBookExpo.com for additional details, check out @TUBookExpo on social media, or email us at TUBE@kyapublishing.com.

#TUBE2021


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