Join us for the 4th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival at Whitney Plantation on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Admission is FREE with registration to this special event that honors the history and culture of Black communities while celebrating freedom through education and community engagement.

Experience a day at Whitney Plantation, the only plantation museum in Louisiana dedicated to telling the story of slavery. You’ll enjoy live performances, engaging panel discussions, and educational storytelling that connects the past to the present. Stroll through our vibrant artist and artisan marketplace showcasing local Black artists and craftspeople and enjoy delicious offerings from some of the region’s best food trucks. Plus, explore Whitney Plantation with a self-guided tour – just download our app.

Festival highlights:

• Live musical performances by international singer Tara Alexander, The Maroons Band, and gospel soul artist Steven Perrilloux.

• Panel discussion: Let Freedom Reign led by Dr. Nyoki Cosey-Brown, licensed clinical social worker with community leaders Ms. Leona Tate, a civil rights pioneer from New Orleans and one of the first Black children in the United States to desegregate a public school; and Mr. Michael McClanahan, president of the Louisiana State Conference of the NAACP, National Board Member, and President of the Baton Rouge NAACP branch.

• Special appearance by celebrated chef and cookbook author Toya Boudy.
  Screening of From Ring Shout to Easter Rock.

• Imagination Kids’ Zone featuring interactive activities with Louisiana Children’s Museum, Historic New Orleans Collection, St. John and St. Charles Parish Libraries, and other community partners.

• Artist and artisan marketplace showcasing local Black creators.

• Food trucks serving local cuisine from King Of Wingz Xprezz, Sweet Kraving Donuts, and more.

• Shop & Save in Whitney’s Gift Store with 19% off throughout the day.

• FREE self-guided tours of Whitney Plantation when you download our free app.

The Jambalaya Writers’ Conference has celebrated over 20 years of readers and writers attending panels with esteemed authors and publishing agents. This program would not be possible without the support of the Friends of the Terrebonne Public Library. JWC continuously strives to promote art within the community. Writers and readers alike are encouraged to attend.

Shai August will be teaching ‘The Four Tenets of Fantasy World Building’.

BookTok Bash on the Bayou is the first ever "bookish" market! Coming to South Louisiana on the beautiful bayou front community center in Plaquemine, La.

Walk inside and immerse yourself with bookish vendors of all walks of life. If you love to read this is the shopping experience for you.

From 10am-4pm you can expect to shop with independent bookstores, fandom artists, themed jewelers, apparel, and more!

For your experience we are bringing in a line up of author meet and greets, tiny tattoos, sweets and specialty drink makers.

It is the absolute BOOK LOVER experience from Romantasy to Thriller we are ready to read!

VIP Tickets Include:

• Themed Tote Bag

• 1.5 hours of exclusive shopping before General Admission 10am-11:30am

• Exclusive Author Signing and MORE!

GA Tickets $10 online - $15 day of

• Shop til you drop 11:31am-4pm

Book festival in Pensacola, FL with best selling authors, resources for writers, vendors, book signings, readings, children’s activities, literature.

The Louisiana Library Association hosts its Annual Conference to promote learning, networking and social engagement for association members as well as others interested in supporting libraries and learning in Louisiana and beyond. 

The LLA Annual Conference brings in attendees from a variety of library types.

Mid City Micro-Con is a popular, fun, comic book and pop culture event hosted by the East Baton Rouge Parish Library (EBRPL) at their Main Library at Goodwood in Baton Rouge, LA featuring comics, creators, cosplay, and more for fans of all ages, essentially a mini-comic con experience focusing on graphic novels and fandom. 

Local artists, chefs selling Mardi Gras merchandise, along with Nola themed art, home decor and so much more.

Live, local music and cold beer. It is shopping, Nola style.

As always you can purchase Shai August merch by pre-order before the event to ensure that you receive the book, stickers, or totes that you want. Pre-order link for books, stickers, and other merch is here. {https://www.shaiaugust.com/storebyaugust/preorder}

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As always you can purchase Shai August merch by pre-order before the event to ensure that you receive the book, stickers, or totes that you want. Pre-order link for books, stickers, and other merch is here. {https://www.shaiaugust.com/storebyaugust/preorder}

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Details coming!

Join Shai and over 50+ other romance authors in Fort Smith, Arkansas!

As always you can purchase Shai August merch by pre-order before the event to ensure that you receive the book, stickers, or totes that you want. Pre-order link for books, stickers, and other merch is here. {https://www.shaiaugust.com/storebyaugust/preorder}

Tickets available here.

Shai will be in Atlanta, learning, teaching, and more.

As always you can purchase Shai August merch by pre-order before the event to ensure that you receive the book, stickers, or totes that you want. Pre-order link for books, stickers, and other merch is here. {https://www.shaiaugust.com/storebyaugust/preorder}

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Embark on a unique literary journey at Black Writers Weekend, a one-of-a-kind gathering that connects you intimately with beloved authors, esteemed screenwriters, and luminaries from the worlds of film and TV. Dive into a dynamic Lit Crawl, navigating through a myriad of events brimming with live discussions, readings, movie viewings, and social gatherings. Connect with influential artists as they delve into the narratives and motivations behind their creative endeavors.

The Look Who's Reading Book Festival is a summer literacy event aimed at celebrating the community through the joy of reading. It provides an opportunity to inspire a love for literacy in individuals of all ages.

We invite you to join us in this special event that connects us through the magic of storytelling and words.

As always you can purchase Shai August merch by pre-order before the event to ensure that you receive the book, stickers, or totes that you want. Pre-order link for books, stickers, and other merch is here. {https://www.shaiaugust.com/storebyaugust/preorder}

KREWE OF LIT 2025 : Author Showcase - CANCELLEED

As always you can purchase Shai August merch by pre-order before the event to ensure that you receive the book, stickers, or totes that you want. Pre-order link for books, stickers, and other merch is here. {https://www.shaiaugust.com/storebyaugust/preorder}

Apr 05, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT

Mel Ott Multi-Purpose Center, 2301 Belle Chasse Hwy, Gretna, LA 70053

Laissez Les Bons Livres Rouler! Let the Good Books Roll!

Tickets Available here

Join Shai in Baton Rouge at the Main Library on Goodwood for this year’s Mid City Micro Con

At the WeLit Festival, I will be selling my own books as well as copies of books that I publish with my publishing company. In addition to selling books, Shai and a fellow publisher (Mississippi based Nicole Magnum of Liberation Publishing) will be hosting a pitch contest where aspiring authors can pitch their book proposals to us for a chance to win a publishing contract.