Black Paperback is a community-centered book fair featuring local Black writers and Black-published authors. Many writers struggle to find space, visibility, and opportunities to share their work—especially writers of color, who are often marginalized by mainstream publishing and media. Black Paperback exists to change that by creating a welcoming space where readers can discover, purchase, and celebrate powerful literary works by writers of color while connecting directly with local authors.
Black Paperback hosted its inaugural book fair on July 24, 2021, welcoming more than 150 attendees who enthusiastically supported authors, shared the experience, and purchased books from local writers. Since then, the event has continued to grow as a meaningful gathering for Louisville’s literary and creative community.
Our next Black Paperback Book Fair for 2025 is currently in the works, and we are excited to bring this celebration of Black storytelling back to the city.
This is a free, family-friendly event. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and umbrellas, enjoy food trucks, and relax while reading books by their neighbors and discovering new voices in literature.
