The Annual National #AntiracistBookfest celebrates the nation’s leading antiracist writers and helps to prepare the writers of tomorrow.

About this Event

On Saturday, April 24, 2021, Boston University’s Center for Antiracist Research will host the 2nd Annual National Antiracist Book Festival. This event will be held virtually to protect the safety of our community.

The #AntiracistBookfest is the first and only book festival that brings together, showcases, and celebrates the nation’s leading antiracist writers and helps to prepare the writers of tomorrow. Panels are topically organized with two authors and a moderator. There will also be workshops for writers facilitated by leading book editors and literary agents. The National Antiracist Book Festival is a ticketed event. All proceeds from ticket sales will go towards the work of the BU Center for Antiracist Research.

1 p.m: On Popular Culture with Brittney Cooper and Salamishah Tillet.

The 2nd Annual National Antiracist Book Festival was originally scheduled for April 25, 2020, and postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic to Saturday, April 24, 2021.

Accessibility: ASL Interpreters and live captioning provided for all Author Panels and Writers' Workshops.

Media Contact: Event is by RSVP. Media members are required to RSVP by March 31. Please contact antiracistbookfest@bu.edu

Tickets will be on sale until 4pm ET on Wednesday, April 21st.