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Panelists talked about alternative approaches, including library acquisitions, alternative book distribution, book festivals, and developing the educational book market, to increase public a…

A panel discussion was held on the future of black publishing. Topics included the increased number of self-published books and the transition to digital publishing. The panelists responded …

The presentation of the Phillis Wheatley Book Awards opened the 12th annual Harlem Book Fair. The award, named for the first published African-American female writer, is given for literary w…

The panel talked about the development, challenges, and direction of African American Publishing. They focused on the implications of publishers focusing on "urban publishing". “40 Years …

Publishers talked about the history of African-American publishing. Topics included the longer than 40-year history of black publishing, the current preponderance of urban literature, the so…

Max Rodriguez was interviewed about the publishing industry. He talked about the annual Harlem Book Fair, which he founded, and how it is changing into a literary festival. He also talked ab…

The Women’s National Book Association hosted a panel discussion on whether or not book reviews still sell books. They panelist talked about the value of Oprah Winfrey’s book reviews on her p…