African American Book Fair

John P. "Top" Greene African American Cultural Center

News Published 10/21/2025 Updated 10/21/2025

Join us for a special event featuring African American book vendors and authors from across the state!

Explore a wide selection of children’s books, as well as historical and inspirational works from the African Diaspora — all available for purchase.

Special Guest: Mrs. Sherricka Carpenter Stanley, author of "Give Me Some Chin!" and owner of Next Chapter Bookstore & Gift Shop. Come meet the author and support a thriving Black-owned business!

Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate Black voices in literature!

Sherricka Carpenter Stanley and children

Location: John P. "Top" Greene African American Cultural Center
Date: Saturday, Nov. 15
Time: 2 - 6 p.m.
Ages: All Ages
Cost: Free
No registration required

Contact

John P. "Top" Greene African American Cultural Center

401 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd

Raleigh, NC 27601

919-996-6580

John P. "Top" Greene African American Cultural Center

Lead Department:: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources

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Join us for a special event featuring African American book vendors and authors from across the state!

Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate Black voices in literature!

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