Black Paperback After Dark
An Evening of Stories, Connection & Celebration
Step into an unforgettable evening where books, conversations, and culture come together. Enjoy great music, curated book connections, local authors, wine tasting and meaningful moments that celebrate creativity and community.
No guest registration or tickets required!
Authors please use Sign-up tab to be a vendor.
WHAT TO EXPECT
An Evening Made for Book Lovers
Black Paperback After Dark is more than a book fair. It is a relaxed evening experience built around books, conversations, culture and community. With incredible sounds by DJ IBJamn, storytelling by past workshop participants, and various hands-on creative experiences to explore throughout the whole facility. It is a night you will not forget.
Wine Tasting
Sip, connect and enjoy the evening in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Book Speed Dating
Discover new reads, explore different genres and connect with books in a fun and interactive way.
Local Authors
Meet talented Black authors, learn about their work and discover stories you may not have come across before.
Book Vendors
Browse a selection of books and support participating authors and vendors directly.
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Celebrating Black Stories and Building Community
ABOUT BLACK PAPERBACK
Black Paperback is a community-centered book fair created to spotlight Black writers and Black-published authors while connecting readers with meaningful experiences.
We create welcoming spaces where authors can share their work, readers can discover new voices and the community can come together through books, conversation and culture.
OFFICIAL EVENT FLYER
Save the date and share the official Black Paperback After Dark flyer with another book lover.
FEATURED AUTHORS
Chris Williams
Chris Williams (CW) is a graduate of Morehouse College. Raised in the West End of Louisville, KY and the SWATS (Southwest Atlanta), he enjoys writing gritty crime thrillers, horror, and Sci-Fi.
Please look for “The Bounty 2:
Godfrey Sings the Blues
Release Date: Black Friday, November, 27th, 2026
Deondra Smith
Deondra Smith is an educator and the owner of BookNerdFam! She has an online bookstore and a bookmobile and has authored a journal and multiple adult coloring books!
Claudette Milner
​Claudette Milner currently resides in Louisville, Kentucky. She is a featured Christian speaker, award winning author and workshop facilitator. Her platform has been featured on international stages from Paris to Tokyo.
OUR COMMUNITY
Books Bring Us Together
Take a look at moments from previous workshops hosted by Play On Words Inc and see how readers, writers and the Louisville community come together through books.
