Thursday, March 28, 2024

KONNECTION // March 2024

 

#NBWC2024 // Where Do We Go From Here?

The 17th National Black Writers Conference, one of the major programs of the Center for Black Literature, took place from March 20 to 23 at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, New York and it was fantastic! Inspiring, empowering, and educational, we encourage you to attend an upcoming session if you haven't already!
As a national conference, this public gathering is dedicated to the exploration of "emerging themes, trends and issues in Black American literature," African diasporic literature, and African literature. Over the decades, it has attracted thousands of writers, readers, scholars, editors, agents, faculty, students, literary activists, and all lovers of Black literature.

NBWC seeks to address themes and stereotypes in Black literature, the legacy and forward direction of Black literature, as well as the renaissance in Black literature, Black thought, and Black life. The Conference also seeks to expand conversations on race, identity, history, and genre.
Thank you to the Ontario Arts Council for sponsoring the developmental travel grant for us to attend this year's conference! Visit the OAC website to view and apply for a range of funding opportunities for Ontario artists and arts professionals.
Keep up with the Center for Black Literature for their activities and programs year-round, and to check out next year's conference: WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM

DANCEHALL REBEL // New Teen Novel

Reggae music continues to be bold and fearless. The new teen novel Dancehall Rebel written by Stacey Robinson is based on the legacy of resistance and empowerment naturally embedded in reggae culture.

Dancehall Rebel is currently featured on Reggaeville.com and the TMU (Toronto Metropolitan University) Alumni Book List!

Available via Amazon and Indigo books.

OPPORTUNITY FOR WRITERS // YA Fiction

If you are interested in writing a contemporary, social justice focused story for middle grade, young adults, or teens, please visit the James Lorimer & Co. Ltd., Publishers website to review their submission guidelines and see if your idea will be a good fit!