BLK Author Expo Suitland 2025
Sat, Nov 01
|Creative Suitland Arts Center
An interactive community gathering and vendor marketplace celebrating African American authors and their works.
Time & Location
Nov 01, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Creative Suitland Arts Center, 4719 Silver Hill Rd, Suitland-Silver Hill, MD 20746, USA
About the event
BLK Author Expo Suitland celebrates the rich contributions of regional African American authors, featuring books across all genres and for all ages.
This exciting live event will unite writers, readers, educators, students, editors, and publishers to highlight and promote African American creativity in literature and public conversation.
Free and open to the public, the Expo offers opportunities for:
Authors, bookstores, artists/illustrators, and writing service providers to showcase their work and connect with book lovers.
Local business owners and community service providers to reach a vibrant audience.
Aspiring authors to attend workshops and gain valuable insights into writing, publishing, and marketing their books.
Presentation Opportunities: Take the stage! Reserve a 20-minute presentation slot to showcase your book, service, or product.
Releasing a book? Host your book launch at the premiere book event in Prince George’s County, MD, in 2025!
Food Vendors Welcome: If you’re interested in becoming a food vendor, please contact bbpceventsteam@gmail.com.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available.
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FEATURED AUTHOR VENDOR
Registration includes: [1] One vendor space with a 6ft and a chair. All tables must have a tablecloth or covering. [2] Maximum Promotion includes: → A full-page ad in the Expo Souvenir Book with photo, bio, and book/product photos; → Listing on the Expo website with photo and link to the author’s website; and → Featured in Expo marketing and promotion materials, including the promo video.
$79.00
+$1.98 ticket service fee
GENERAL RETAIL VENDOR
We will do our best to not have the same type of retail vendors. Registration includes [1] One vending space with a 6 ft table and a chair. [2] The vendor will be showcased in a full-page ad in the program booklet. Vendors must supply their ad or flyer. AD REQUIREMENTS Half Page Size: 8 ½” x 11” Portrait. Format: PDF or JPG/PNG NOTES:
$79.00
+$1.98 ticket service fee
Sold OutAUTHOR PRESENTER (20 MINS)
During the Expo, separate presentation space can be used for Meet the Author events, Book Talks, Book Signings, Book Releases, and more. Presenters will be assigned a specific time in 20-minute intervals. This time slot reservation does not include a vendor space. Vendor space must be purchased separately to sell books/merchandise at the event.
$35.00
+$0.88 ticket service fee
Sold OutVENDOR EXTRA CHAIR RENTAL
Includes 1 chair rental.
$5.00
+$0.13 ticket service fee
T-SHIRT PREORDER
Sale ends
Oct 31, 12:00 PM
BLK Author Expo Suitland T-Shirt | Event logo on front - Author's names are on the back. Available sizes: Small, Medium, Large, XL, and 2XL.
$20.00
+$0.50 ticket service fee
$20.00
+$0.50 ticket service fee
$20.00
+$0.50 ticket service fee
FULL-PAGE AD SOUVENIR BOOKLET
Sale ends
Oct 15, 3:00 PM
Full-page color ad in the Expo Program Booklet. Full-Page Size: 8 ½” x 11” Portrait. Format: PDF or JPG/PNG Ad must be received by October 15, 2025
$100.00
+$2.50 ticket service fee
HALF-PAGE AD SOUVENIR BOOKLET
Sale ends
Oct 15, 3:00 PM
Half-page color ad in the Expo Program Booklet. Book ad must be 8.5 x 5.5 | PDF Format Ad must be received by October 15, 2025
$50.00
+$1.25 ticket service fee
SPONSOR | BRANDING
An Expo space will be named for this sponsor. Multiple spaces are available. The sponsor will have a dedicated space where they may set up a table/small booth, etc. The sponsor's logo will be printed on Expo materials, banners, and the website with a link to the sponsor’s website. The sponsor will be showcased in a full-page ad in the program booklet. AD REQUIREMENTS Full Page Size: 8 ½” x 11” Portrait. Format: PDF or JPG/PNG LOGO REQUIREMENTS High-resolution Image | PNG FORMAT
$250.00
+$6.25 ticket service fee
SPONSOR | VIP
The sponsor's logo will appear on Expo materials, banners, and website with a link to the sponsor’s website. The sponsor will also be showcased in a full-page ad in the program booklet. AD REQUIREMENTS Full Page Size: 8 ½” x 11” Portrait. Format: PDF or JPG/PNG LOGO REQUIREMENTS High-resolution Image | PNG FORMAT
$100.00
+$2.50 ticket service fee
SPONSOR | MEMBER
The sponsor’s name will be listed on the Expo website with a link to the sponsor’s website. The sponsor will be showcased in a half-page ad in the program booklet. AD REQUIREMENTS Half Page Size: 5 ½” x 8 ½” Landscape. Format: PDF or JPG/PNG
$50.00
+$1.25 ticket service fee
SPONSOR | FRIEND
The sponsor’s name will be listed on the Expo website and in the program booklet with a link to the sponsor’s website.
$25.00
+$0.63 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00