2011 NBCC ITINERARY

FRIDAY, JULY 29th
8:30 – 9:45 a.m.: Bebe Moore Campbell Memorial Award honoring Tina McElroy Ansa (E. Lynn Harris Acknowledgement w/R.M. Johnson) International Ballroom
10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Romance panel: Donna Hill, Kimberly Kaye Terry, J.D. Mason, Beverly Jenkins, Brenda Jackson   CAIRO  
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Carleen   HONK KONG
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.: Tayari Jones MONTREAL
11:40 a.m. – 12:40 p.m.:  Dolen Perkins-Valdez HONG KONG
11:40 a.m. – 12:40 p.m.: The Self-Publishing Journey: Trice Hickman, Dwan Abrams, Jemal Gibson , Dr. John Bell      CAIRO  
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Helena Andrews MONTREAL
LUNCH BREAK ON OUR OWN
1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.: Panel discussion: Social media and books: Tananarive Due, Terrance Dean, Allison Hobbs, Jewell Parker Rhodes, sponsored by Atria Books and Cash Money Content.     INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM
2:30 p.m.– 3:30 p.m.:  ReShonda Tate Billingsley & Pat Tucker   CAIRO
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Booker T. Mattison    MONTREAL
2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Love Literature featuring Moses Miller, Marc Lacy and Brian W. Smith    HONG KONG
3:40 p.m. – 4:40 p.m.: Lutishia Lovely    MONTREAL
3:40 p.m. – 4:40 p.m : An Hour with the Unforgettable Dr. Bertice Berry   CAIRO
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Helena Andrews HONG KONG
4:50 p.m. – 5:50 p.m.: Omar Tyree    CAIRO
5:50 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.: Reception sponsored by Strebor Books

SATURDAY, JULY 30th
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.: World’s Largest Book Club meeting: Walter Mosley International Ballroom
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: Book pitch opportunity with Latoya Smith, assistant editor, Hatchett Book Group, USA    MONTREAL
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.: Kimberla Lawson Roby A (signing in bookstore afterward) CAIRO
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Rosalyn McMillan    HONG KONG
10:45 a.m. – 11: 45 a.m.: E.N. Joy   MONTREAL
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.: Carl Weber CAIRO
11:30 a.m.: -- 12:30: p.m.: Tyrese Gibson interview by Jeff Johnson International Ballroom
LUNCH BREAK ON OUR OWN
1:15 p.m.: -- 2:00 p.m.: Terrie Williams Inspiration Award honoring Roland S. Martin  presented by Terrie Williams International Ballroom
2:10 p.m. – 3:10 p.m.:  Daniel Black  MONTREAL
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.: Relationship panel: How We Deal With Loved Ones and Family featuring Lyah Beth LeFlore (moderator), Shirley Strawberry, Dr. Aaron Turpeau and Sabrina Lamb.   CAIRO  
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Kayla Perrin HONG KONG
3:20 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.; Jacqueline Luckett    MONTREAL
3:30: p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Tonya Wright   HONG KONG
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: B.W. Read   CAIRO
4:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.: Panel discussion: The Future of Black Books. Moderated by Linda Duggis, Hatchett Book Group, USA. Panelists: R.M. Johnson, William Frederick Cooper, Ernessa Carter, Miranda Parker, ReShonda Tate Billingsley, Victoria Christopher Murray, Charmaine Roberts INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM 
5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.: Reception sponsored by CAIRO/HONG KONG (Cash Bar)
8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.: Walter Mosley Author of Distinction Award Dinner honoring Judge Glenda Hatchett   INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM
10 p.m. to 1 a.m.: NBCC Closing Party  INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM
Sunday, July 31st
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.: SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER SESSION w/Carol Mackey and Booker T. Mattison,    MONTREAL
11:00 a.m. to noon: Children’s books panel featuring Jewell Parker Rhodes, L. Divne MONTREAL
Noon to 1 p.m.: NBCC wrap up with Curtis Bunn MONTREAL

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