2024 ABBF Details At A Glance!

Renowned poet and author Nikki Giovanni will headline the 18th Annual Austin African American Book Festival on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the Carver Museum and Carver Library located at 1161 and 1165 Angelina Street in Austin, Texas, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Free Event!

Our theme “Black Feeling, Black Talk: Activism in Poetry and Prose,” beautifully encapsulates the essence of Giovanni’s seminal work, “Black Feeling, Black Talk.” It’s a powerful acknowledgment of the awareness and consciousness required to confront the ongoing challenges facing Black communities, particularly in the realm of civil rights  

“We are thrilled to celebrate the festival’s 18th year with our featured guest, Nikki Giovanni,” said Roz Oliphant Jones, festival founder. “She is a literary legend and her life embodies our theme and her story will inspire all generations of festival attendees.”

By centering discussions around what Black men and women are feeling, the festival creates a platform for honest dialogue about the experiences, struggles, and triumphs within the community. It’s not just about acknowledging these feelings but also about channeling them into meaningful activism and advocacy.