Writing, Reading, and Leading the Way
JOIN US at our Fall Events
Meet Authors and Buy Books!
Frogtown Arts Festival
Saturday, September 19, 2026 10am-6pm
825 University Ave, St Paul
Only MBAE Children's Authors Requested
MBAE Fall Expo Hennepin County Library
Saturday, October 24
11am-4pm
300 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis
Twin Cities Book Festival
Saturday, November 7
10am-5pm
Union Depot
240 Kellog Blvd East, St Paul MN
MBAE - April 18th - 2026 Highlights
“A writer’s life and work are not a gift to mankind; they are its necessity”
Toni Morrison
OUR COMMITMENT
The Minnesota Black Authors Expo is committed to:
• Promoting literacy and improving educational outcomes
• Showcasing and supporting the work of Black authors
• Hosting a gathering space for authors, educators, and community
• Providing authors with a marketplace to showcase their work and supplement their incomes
To Become a Sponsor or Volunteer email the Executive Team: mnblackauthors@gmail.com