2010 NBCC Schedule of Events

Friday, July 30th

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: Bebe Moore Campbell Memorial Breakfast, honoring Pearl Cleage.  Special tribute to E. Lynn Harris. Sponsored by Karen Hunter Books. (International Ballroom)
10:15 a.m. – 11: 15 a.m.: Virginia DeBerry & Donna Grant (Singapore)
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: ReShonda Tate Billingsley (Montreal)
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Trice Hickman (Manila)
11:30 a.m. – 12:30: R.M. Johnson (Singapore)
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: J.D. Mason (Montreal)
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.: The Little Black Book of Success (Manila)
12:45 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.: FREE TIME/LUNCH
1:30 p.m.  – 2:15 p.m.: Terrie Williams Inspiration Award presentation honoring Ntozake Shange, author of “for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf”  (International Ballroom)
2:25 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.: Male Bag: Shawn Ginwright, James Jimason, Sekou Writes (Singapore)
3:00 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Esuaren Phyer (Manila)
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Bernice McFadden (Montreal)
3:50 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. Tananarive Due (Singapore)
4:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Panel Discussion: Health & Wellness featuring Dr. Yvonne Sanders-Butler, Valerie Bell-Smith, sponsored by the American Cancer Society. (Singapore)
6:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.: Welcome reception sponsored by Strebor Books and Zane,

SATURDAY, July 31st

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.: Kimberla Lawson Roby (Singapore)
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.: Panel discussion: Share Ourselves...Healing Starts With Us. An intimate and unforgettable conversation about how we're really doing.. Featuring  Terrie Williams (moderator), Ntozake Shange, Wes Moore, Sybil Wilkes. (International Ballroom)
11:00 a.m. – Noon: Lyah Beth LeFlore (Montreal)
11:10 a.m.  – 12:10 p.m.: Karen Grice (Manila)
11:20 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.: Elizabeth Nunez (Singapore)
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Kensington’s Sisters of Soul (International Ballroom)
12:40 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.: FREE TIME/LUNCH
1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.: Carol Mackey (Singapore)
1:20 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.: Travis Hunter (Montreal)
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Pat Tucker (Manila)
2:20 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.: Gary Hardwick (Singapore)
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Karyn Folan (Montreal)
2:40 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.: Victoria Christopher Murray (Manila)
3:40 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: How Black Books Keep Rising In Economic Downturn panel discussion featuring Linda Duggins (moderator), Pamela McBride, Paula Renfroe, Karen Hunter, Gregalan Williams (International Ballroom)
5:15 p. m. – 6:15 p.m.: World’s Largest Book Club meeting: Zane’s “Total Eclipse of the Heart” (International Ballroom)
8 p.m.  – 8:15 p.m.: Featured Authors Red Carpet Entrance
8:15 p.m. – 9:45 p.m.: Walter Mosley Author of Distinction Awards Dinner honoring Victoria Rowell (International Ballroom)

Sunday, August 1st.
8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.: Maximizing Your Book Club Experience panel discussion. (Singapore)
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Looking back on 2010 NBCC and ahead to 2011 with Curtis Bunn (Singapore)

What Authors say About the the NBCC

“NBCC... the most important book club conference for authors and publishers of color... and where I go to meet and greet the authors I love to read. NBCC does for the Atlanta what the Harlem Book Fair does for the New York – provides access and information for both the up-and- coming as well as the established authors.”
– Eric Jerome Dickey, New York Times best-selling author

“The National Book Club Conference is hands-down the most fabulous event I attend each year, and it is the only event that allows multiple authors to come together with hundreds of very dedicated readers – readers that we never would have been blessed to meet otherwise. It is one of the few events I know of that highly benefits publishers, authors, and readers all at the same time and the reason I participate every single year.”
– Kimberla Lawson Roby, New York Times best-selling author

“The 2008 NBCC was truly a wonderful experience. The support and love and response I received from the loyal and enthusiastic book club members touched my heart. They remind me of why I write and why I launched my own independent publishing company, DownSouth Press.
Thank you, Curtis, for all the work you do for writers, for readers and for African- American literature. You are a treasure, and we do appreci- ate you.”
– Tina McElroy Ansa, New York Times best-selling author

“There is no book event that we look forward to as much as we do the National Book Club Conference, and as usual, this year’s event was outstanding. You have created the best environment for both authors and book lovers. It is intimate, warm, friendly and informative – despite the 600+ enthusiastic book club members in attendance. The NBCC is the only forum to offer authors—both newly published and established – an opportunity to interact, both formally and casually, with so many fans who we know buy the books and read them! Thanks for bringing us together, and for always making us feel special. Where else is there an author red carpet? We can’t wait for the next one.”
– Donna Grant & Virginia DeBerry, best-selling authors

“This was my second time attending NBCC and it was just as thrilling, exciting and overwhelming as it was the first time. This is truly the one place where authors can connect with folks who are there about BOOKS! Getting the chance to meet and mingle with the book clubs is an awesome and humbling experience. As I said to the group who attended my session, this is where we fully realize how our work impacts the reader. Of course. the other highlights are seeing all of your author friends that you only talk to via email! And the red carpet.... what can I say, it truly makes you feel like a star and it is the only event that I attend (and I attend many) that does it. The workshops are great, the atmo- sphere is charged and the hotel accommodations are always top notch. I look forward to coming back year after year!”
– Donna Hill, multi best-selling author

What Readers Say About the NBCC.

“One of the most extraordinary experiences of my life! It was all you had promised and more. This could not have happened at a better time in my life. I will be coming as long as the Lord allows, and I will be bringing new people, including new authors. See you next year!”
– Gwendolyn Beam
Peace of Mind Book Club, Boilingbrook, Illinois

“All I can say is, “Wow!!!” The conference was more than I could ever dream of. My book club, “My Sisters & Me,” was so excited. We had the best time. We can’t wait until next year.”
– Debra Smith
My Sisters & Me Literary Guild, Houston, Texas

“It was an honor to be among so many avid African American book lovers and our book club the Black Pearls will be looking forward to com- ing next year. I know the conference will only continue to get bigger and better and we are all fortunate to be a part of this yearly experience.”
– Erica T. Munn
Black Pearls, Los Angeles, California

“The conference was the best! Everything went smoothly; the hotel was fantastic; the speakers and food were great. It was simply da bom’! . .
Keep on doing what you are doing; only greater things are ahead!”
– Carrie Snead
Norfolk, Virginia

“Thank you for giving such a great book lover’s celebration. We truly experienced the spirit of the Lord in that place. Thanks again for the one-in-a-million, ultimate book lovers weekend.
– Josephine Fulcher Anderson
Norwalk, Connecticut

“The experience provided by the National Book Club Conference was truly magnificent!!!! From the greeting by Mr. Curtis Bunn, the beautiful, heart felt reflections from Terry McMillan on the life of talented author Bebe Moore Campbell, to the organized professionalism of the hard working staff!!!! Every aspect of this enormous event was buzzing with excitement, from attendees and authors alike.
“This top-shelf event has definitely succeeded in bringing our people together for the purpose of encouraging individuals to respect, enjoy and spread the LOVE of reading all over their community, state, country and the world. I am very grateful that such an event exists!”
– Judi Belle Raines
Sugar and Spice Book Club, Queens, NY