Tulisoma—a Swahili word that means “we read”—is a community-based festival promoting literacy and the arts in the South Dallas/Fair Park area. With numerous authors and illustrators participating, the family-fun event features author presentations and readings, writing workshops, book signings, panel discussions, children’s story time, kids activities and more throughout the day. Workshops will focus on how to get published, book bans and black literary history.
The Sutton E. Griggs Awards dinner which honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions in literature in the spirit of Rev. Sutton E. Griggs. This year’s honoree is Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, pastor, author, social and political commentator, and businessman.
With numerous authors and illustrators participating, the family-fun event features author presentations and readings, writing workshops, book signings, panel discussions, children’s story time, kids activities and more throughout the day.