A festival that celebrates books and literary works by BIPOC authors.
The annual BIPOC Book Fest is a celebration centered on underrepresented voices through a showcase of literary works that feature Black, Indigenous, People of Color and other creatives of marginalized communities. Curated with diversity in mind, the festival combines the nostalgia of the book fairs we knew and loved as children with unique programming, panels, readings, vendors, book-related memorabilia, poetry performances and more!
THE PLOT THICKENS …
ONCE UPON A TIME … a dream became something greater than we could have imagined! We’ve come a long way since our debut book festival in 2022 at Buffalo Soldiers National Museum and Smither Park.
Along the way, we’ve partnered with Inprint Houston, a longtime collaborator and supporter; Asia Society of Texas generously opened their doors to us in 2023 and 2024, and we were proud to host 2025’s celebration at the historic Eldorado Ballroom in Third Ward.
2026 is a milestone year, and we couldn’t have done it without all of the literary leaders, bookstores, community activists, creatives and visionaries whose guidance, talents and time have been the pillars of our festivals’ success. It’s said that the fifth anniversary signifies resilience and progress and we can attest to that. We are now registered with Fresh Arts, a nonprofit organization that empowers and supports Houston’s vibrant arts sector. We’re excited for this next chapter. LET’S GET LIT!
Little BIPOC Book Fest
Saturday, March 14, 2026
1500 McKinney St.
HTX, 77010
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BIPOC Book Fest: A LIT VIBE
It’s our (5th) anniversary!
Coming Fall 2026
TBD
HTX (always)
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Hosted in Houston — the most diverse city in the nation — the BIPOC Book Fest aims to showcase literary works and the rich stories that represent our collective identities, cultures and heritage. Just like our city.
BIPOC stands for:
BLACK
INDIGENOUS
PEOPLE OF COLOR
This acronym aims to be inclusive of the struggles of all people of color, while acknowledging that Black and Indigenous people are and have been severely impacted by systemic racial injustice and disparities.
“’Diversity’ should just be called ‘reality.’ Your books, your TV shows, your movies, your articles, your curricula, need to reflect reality.”
— Tananarive Due, author and American Book Award winner
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