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San Antonio African American Book Festival

 
This Annual Black History Month Event was created to highlight the Power of Black Literature, to reinforce the fact that Representation Matters and to encourage Black Economics. 

The 5th Annual San Antonio African American Book Festival (SAAABF) will be held on Saturday February 24, 2024 at Carver Library/ Second Baptist Community Center (3350/ 3310 E Commerce Street - San Antonio, Texas 78220).

If you are interested in being a Participating Author, please scroll down and read the Participating Author Details to learn more. This is an opportunity you don't want to miss!

If you or your Business/ Organization are interested in being an Official Sponsor of the 5th Annual San Antonio African American Book Festival, please scroll down below and read the Sponsorship Packages Details to learn more.

We have Individual & Business/ Organization Sponsorship Packages that will fit any budget!


 
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Participating Author Details

All interested Authors must complete the Online Author's Submission Application - All submissions are due no later than November 15, 2023.

The San Antonio African American Book Festival (SAAABF) will notify you via e-mail if you are selected. Selection is on a first come, first serve basis. Your selection e-mail will also include all pertinent details required for participating.

You will receive a Square Invoice to collect the Participating Author Fee of $50 - you may make your payment via Credit/Debit card or via ACH by entering your Routing/ Account Information.
Payments are due no later than November 30, 2023.

You will receive a confirmation e-mail that your spot has been reserved.


Participating Author Benefits
1- 6 foot table (you must provide your own table covering)

Picture & Bio will be displayed on the Friends of Carver Library Website

Picture & Bio will be shared on the Friends of Carver Library Facebook Page

Picture & Bio will be included in the Official Souvenir Book

Name will be listed on the Official SAAABF T-Shirt


All Inclusive Event Schedule
Friday February 23, 2024 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Authors & VIPs Mixer
Second Baptist Community Center Banquet Hall

Saturday February 24, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am
Author Set Up Time
Second Baptist Community Center Gym

Saturday February 24, 2024 Noon - 5:00pm
5th Annual San Antonio African American Book Festival
Second Baptist Community Center Gym


If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us at SAAABookFest@gmail.com.
Individual Sponsorship Packages

Your investment in the 5th Annual San Antonio African American Book Festival will directly promote the Power of Black Literacy by assisting us in making OUR Book Festival continue to be a Literary event that African American Authors from all over the Nation attend.

Please click on the Sponsorship Package you desire to complete the Individual Sponsorship Information Form. You may make your Credit/Debit Card payment directly on the secure form.
The Deadline is December 31, 2023.


 
Patron    $25
Patron Level Sponsors will have their names listed in the Official Souvenir Book


Supporter    $50
Supporter Level Sponsors will have their names listed in the Official Souvenir Book
PLUS
Will receive an Official Event T-shirt*


Champion    $100
Supporter Level Sponsors will have their names listed in the Official Souvenir Book
PLUS
Will receive an Official Event T-shirt
PLUS
Will receive 1 Ticket to the Authors & VIPs Mixer**

 
* T-shirts have Authors & Sponsors names listed on back are available in sizes S - 2XL and will be mailed out prior to the Event.

** The Authors & VIPs Mixer will be held Friday, February 23, 2024 at Second Baptist Community Center Banquet Hall at 6:30pm - RSVP is required.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us at SAAABookFest@gmail.com.
Business/ Organization Sponsorship Packages
 
Investing in the 5th Annual San Antonio African American Book Festival is a great way to Market/ Promote your Business or Organization. Your investment in Promoting Black Literacy and Culture will speak volumes on how committed you are to serving your Community and clearly reveal why your Community should support your Business or Organization.

You may purchase your Business/ Organization Sponsorship Package by completing the Online Sponsorship Information Form. You will receive a Square Invoice once your Ad & Logo files have been approved.

The Business/ Organization Sponsorship Information Form must be submitted no later than December 15, 2023.



Silver    $75
Silver Level Sponsors will receive a 1/4 Page Ad in the Official Souvenir Book
PLUS
Business/ Organization’s Name & Logo displayed on our Website & Social Media


Gold    $150
Gold Level Sponsors will receive a 1/2 Page Ad in the Official Souvenir Book
PLUS
Business/ Organization’s Name & Logo displayed on our Website & Social Media
PLUS
Business/ Organization's Name listed on the Official Event T-Shirt


Diamond    $300
Diamond Level Sponsors will receive a Full Page Ad in the Official Souvenir Book
PLUS
Business/ Organization’s Name & Logo displayed on our Website & Social Media
PLUS
Business/ Organization's Name listed on the Official Event T-Shirt
PLUS
2 Tickets to the Authors & VIPs Mixer*


* The Authors & VIPs Mixer will be held Friday, February 23, 2024 at Second Baptist Community Center Banquet Hall at 6:30pm - RSVP is required.

You may pay your invoice using a credit/ debit card or by ACH using your Bank Routing/ Account Numbers.

The Payment Deadline is December 31, 2023.

You may also pay by check using the following instructions:
Please make your check payable to SA-AA-Book Festival and mailing it (with a copy of your invoice) to:

San Antonio African American Book Festival
P.O. Box 201091
San Antonio, Texas 78220


If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us at SAAABookFest@gmail.com.

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