SEATTLE URBAN BOOK EXPO PRESENTS: Write in, write on

Are you writing a novel, an essay, a poem, or just need space to write? Come write with us on November 20th for Write In, Write On, the first Write-In Brunch Fundraiser at LOVING ROOM.

LOVING ROOM: diaspora books + salon opened in August. Owner Kristina Clark wants to manifest a space for cultivating Black ancestral healing and transformation through Black literature + African Diasporic decolonial aesthetics. 

The space features various genres of literature by Black + African writers for readers of all ages, curating a selection of new and used reading material from US-born Black authors, African, Caribbean, and other Diaspora writers to be read on-site, with a variety of new current titles available for purchase. 

LOVING ROOM's collection includes Children's and Young adult literature, as well as a selection of Fiction and Non-Fiction works from Black writers past and present.

Come vibe with us, come write with us on November 20th, 12pm-3pm. We want to build up the bookshelves, we will be accepting book donations.

The Target amount for the fundraiser?

The goal is $1,000. The $1,000 will be used toward the following:

1. Rent

2. Community Programming

3. Budget for Book Purchases

How can I contribute?

The link below will send you to the Eventbrite page, where you can donate to the fundraiser. You can also purchase a ticket to participate in the Write-in event the same day for $25. Please share with people in your community. Help us reach this goal!

ABOUT THE HOST

Founded by local author, advocate and artist Jeffrey L. Cheatham II, Seattle Urban Book Expo (S.U.B.E.) is a writing services and promotions organization for self-published authors of color. S.U.B.E. aims to create a platform for black and brown literary artists to showcase their work for the communities that they are involved, and to build community amongst Black writers and supporters of Black literature, creating opportunities to connect through book fairs, writing events and promotions.

#BLACKLOVE #BOOKCLUB .!

It’s officially here. We are keeping #BlackLiterature lit and closing out #nationalbookmonth and #nationalreadinggroupmonth (? who knew!), and strolling into #ScorpioSeason by announcing our first iteration of the Black Love Book Club. Each astrological month, we will be delving deep into the dynamics of Black Love in all its forms by reading a Black-authored work on the subject of love. We will alternate between works of fiction and non-fiction, and felt it requisite to launch the series with none other that bell hooks’ vital work “Salvation: Black People + Love”. Yes, we acknowledge that this title is technically the second in hooks’ three part “Love Song to the Nation”, and yet “All About Love” gets so much love… we wanted to share the love and go straight to the heart of the matter.

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When? third fridays starting 11/18

What time? 5-7pm

Who? You, your boo + your crew

Where? LOVING ROOM, of course

What else? loving dialogue on what Black Love means to you, how the author’s work deepens your understanding and practice of Black love, and which lessons and insights from the text with remain with you. Also, food + drink while we link and think

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You can purchase a copy of Salvation in store, or online at our Bookshop under the reading list for #BlackLove.

No need to register for now, although I may create an Eventbrite later..

Stay blessed y’all! Enjoy the read and the ride, and see your beautiful self in November

#bellhooks #blacklove #blacklovebookclub #blackcouples #blackfamilies #blackbookstagram #blackbookstore #blackbooks #blackownedbookstore #blackbookclubs #bookclub

Happy new moon solar eclipse in Scorpio! Hope you all are embracing this season of transition with grace and ease.

My not-so-littles and I invite you and the young ones in your world to join us at LOVING ROOM on Monday, October 31 from 4-6pm for Raise The Spirits! Fall Fun for the Young Ones.

Kids activities for the afternoon include:

• read aloud from Her Stories: African American Folktales, Fairy Tales & True Tales by Virginia Hamilton, illustrated by Diane & Leo Dillon

• Black Author Ancestor Altar art activity

• trick or treat + snacks

• and more!

This activity is free and open for all ages, including parents and caregivers. (Stories are suitable for older elementary and up, might be a little scary for pre-k and early elementary, although we will use discretion and choose wisely.)

Blessings + gratitude! We can’t wait to see your beautiful faces.

#RaiseTheSpirits #LiftYaSpirit #newmoon #blackbookstore #blackkids #blackseattle #blackownedseattle #blackownedbusiness #halloween