BLACK GIRL BOOK FAIR

Sat Jul 11 2026 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm UTC-04:00

Brave and Kind Books | Decatur

Brave + Kind Bookshop
Publisher/HostBrave + Kind Bookshop
BLACK GIRL BOOK FAIR
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Celebrate Black girl magic with books, authors, and community vibes at the BLACK GIRL BOOK FAIR!
About this Event

BOOKS, BITES + BEATS. SUMMER EDITION.BLACK GIRL BOOK FAIR IS BACK.

A Celebration of Black Women-Owned Bookstores, Award-Winning Authors, Community, Music, and Summer Book Fair Nostalgia

Remember the feeling of book fair day?The smelly markers. The fresh journals. The posters. The stacks of books you begged your mom for. 

Yess! We’re bringing ALL of that back. But make it Black Girl Magic.

On July 11th, Atlanta’s Black women-owned bookstores are coming together again outside Brave + Kind Bookshop for the summer edition of Black Girl Book Fair: Books, Bites + Beats: a joyful celebration of stories, community, music, creativity, and culture for readers of all ages.

Hosted by Brave + Kind Bookshop founder Bunnie Hilliard alongside some of Atlanta’s favorite Black women-owned bookshops, this summer edition is serving up all the nostalgic book fair feels with a grown-up remix.

Expect:Curated books 

Award Winning AuthorsSummer music vibes + feel-good beatsJournals, markers, stickers, and book fair nostalgiaBlack women-owned vendors + handmade goodsBurgers and bites from our restaurant neighbors next door A beautiful community centered around Black stories, joy, and connection

And yes the burgers are doing good, too. Our restaurant partner next door will donate 10% of proceeds to the Brave + Kind Friends Foundation, supporting literacy, community programming, and joyful, inclusive experiences for children and families through the Brave + Kind community.

PLUS don’t miss this year’s iconic LIMITED EDITION ICON Black Girl Book Fair mini tote. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. Grab yours at the link below before the event.

Because honestly?Nobody does book fair magic like Black women-owned bookstores in Atlanta.

Participating bookstores include:

Brave + Kind Bookshop

The Book Worm Bookstore

All Things Inspiration

The Book Cellar

44th and 3rd Bookseller

A Small Place Books

Event DetailsOutside Brave + Kind BookshopJuly 11, 202610a - 2pFree + open to the community

Bring your girls. Bring your kids. Bring your tote bags and your summer playlist energy.

Book fair day is back.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Brave and Kind Books, 722 West College Avenue, Decatur, United States

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