SEATTLE RAINBOW BOOKFEST 2008Who are the voices of America?
Our voices are rich and
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Participating AuthorsQuintard Taylor, Shawn Wong, Ken Mochizuki, Lensey Namioka, Bharti Kirchner, Flor Fernandez Barrios, Nisi Shawl, Antonio Hopson, Fred Su, Carletta Carrington Wilson, Maria de Lourdes Victoria Muguira, Juan Carlos Reyes, Chikodi Anunobi, Stephen Ling, Sasha Su-Ling Welland, Paula Casla Taylor, Linda Beed, Janine Vance, Jourdan Keith, Eugenia Toledo-Keyser, Javier Amaya, Donna Miscolta, Kunle Oguneye
About the Seattle Rainbow BookfestCurrently an all-volunteer run event, the Seattle Rainbow Bookfest is the first organized effort in the United States to bring authors of color together under one roof. Authors of color have many voices, faces and history in America, yet they continue to struggle to be heard and be recognized. Their writing reflects a diversity and wealth of experiences that broaden and deepen our understanding of the human condition. Seattle Rainbow Bookfest creates a crossroad for people of color and their allies to “normalize” the voices of color as equal and important voices in the United States. The mission of the Seattle Rainbow Bookfest is to engage the community in a festive event that celebrates authors of color. The goals are to provide a venue for dialogue between authors, readers, and publishers; to provide resources and recognition for authors of color; to showcase and support works by authors of color; and to entertain readers from both mainstream and minority communities by providing diverse perspectives and rich cultural experiences. Interested in Joining Us?If you are a Northwest author of color or know of someone who wants to participate in the Seattle Rainbow Bookfest, contact Belinda Chin or 206-684-5999, Rainbow Bookfest Chair. |
Featured Speakers
Dr. Quintard TaylorSpecialist in African American history in the West, author of “African American Women Confront the West, 1600-2000″
Shawn WongNational Endowment for the Arts Creative Writing Fellowship recipient, author of “American Knees” |
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Seattle Rainbow Bookfest sponsorsNorthwest Asian Weekly | City of Seattle: Arts & Cultural Affairs, Dept. of Neighborhoods, Parks & Recreation Ethnic Heritage Council | Hedgebrook | Pacific NW Writers Association |
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