Tuesday, January 5, 2010

L.A. Black Book Expo 2010 Press Release





FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Charles Chatmon         
Phone: 323-718-5678
Email: info@labbx.com

LOS ANGELES, CA  - The Los Angeles Black Book Expo returns for a sixth year in a brand new venue. The Sheraton Gateway LAX Hotel is the new home for LABBX taking place on Saturday, August 21 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM. “Empowering a New Generation Through Literature” is the LABBX’s theme for the year.

The annual literary celebration promises to feature lively panel discussions and workshops with topics such as publishing, urban lit, health, relationships, cultural issues, spirituality, creative writing and marketing tips for aspiring authors.

Spoken Worlds includes poetry readings with an open mic and featured artists. The Children’s Literary Zone presents storytellers, arts and crafts and fun for the entire family with established children’s book authors.

General event information including author and exhibitor applications is available on the Expo’s website, labbx.com Interested participants may also call 323-718-5678 or email at blackbookexpo@gmail.com.

Detailed information on all upcoming activities will be posted on the LABBX website. Volunteers are invited to assist LABBX committee members. Potential sponsors are encouraged to contact the Expo at 323-718-5678 or info@labbx.com.

Future news involving the Expo and related programs will be posted on the LABBX website and blog.

The Sheraton Gateway LAX Hotel is located on 6101 West Century Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90045.

About the Los Angeles Black Book Expo

The Los Angeles Black Book Expo through its fiscal sponsor, Amen-Ra Community Assembly of California, Inc. (Amen-Ra Theological Seminary) is a 501(c) (3) organization. It began on June 2004 to celebrate the written word, promote literacy and to showcase new and established authors, storytellers, spoken word artists, children's book authors, emerging writers, publishers, booksellers, editors and book reviewers local and nationwide.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

A bit of good news from Online Degree

In case you're reading this, I wanted to let you know this site is featured as part of the "50 Best Literature Blogs" from OnlineDegree.net. I'm honored that the LABBX blog has been chosen for this special occasion and we'll keep doing our best to inform book lovers about upcoming events and the latest on the L.A. Black Book Expo.

Thanks to Online Degree, we hope you'll return and please help spread the word! :)

Charles Chatmon
Executive Director
L.A. Black Book Expo

LA Black Book Expo authors at the LA Black Business Expo

Courtesy of dertist10, here is a YouTube video taken at the 2009 L.A. Black Business Expo with two L.A. Black Book Expo past participants, authors Anthony Taylor and David Brown.

Thanks dertist!

Sunday, December 13, 2009

LABBX 2010 Committee Invite

The Los Angeles Black Book Expo is currently inviting individuals or groups who would like to join the LABBX Committee to help plan our 2010 event. If interested, please send an email to Expo executive director Charles Chatmon at blackbookexpo@gmail.com or call 323-718-5678.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Los Angeles Black Book Expo 2010

Hello everyone,

I would like to announce the sixth annual L.A. Black Book Expo will take place on Saturday, August 21, 2010.

Early registration news and possible changes affecting the LABBX will be posted shortly.

Until then, enjoy your holidays and we look forward sharing the good news about the Expo in the coming weeks. Take care.

Charles Chatmon
Executive Director
L.A. Black Book Expo

Monday, November 16, 2009

Magic@50 Community Health Expo, Saturday November 21

This coming Saturday, November 21, there will be a free Community Health Expo at the Nate Holden Center featuring Magic Johnson and a host of expert panelists, free screenings and lots of helpful information to improve our quality of life. The Expo begins at 9:00 AM.

Click on the Magic@50 website for more information. This should be a benefit for the community in light of all the health issues facing our community. Please come down and support what promises to be an informative and fun day inside the Nate Holden Center.

Website: http://aetnamagicat50.com

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Chandra Adams interviews L.A. Banks!

North Bay Media Review’s Chandra Adams (Shades of Retribution) goes one on one with Leslie (L.A.) Banks, author of the Vampire Huntress Legends Series at the Expo Center in Los Angeles, CA.