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Baltimore
Book FestivalLEARN MORE2019 RECAPThe Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) announces updates to programming and events previously scheduled for Fall 2020. Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis, BOPA has postponed the Baltimore Book Festival until 2021 and Light City until 2022. BOPA continues supporting the greater creative community, working with artists, cultural institutions, state and civic organizations, and educational entities to find innovative ways to ensure that greater Baltimore continues to benefit from Baltimore City’s thriving arts and literary scene.
Featured Authors
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FEATUREDCarla HallAUTHOR | CHEFBorn in Nashville, TN, Carla grew up surrounded by soul food. When the time came for her to select her career path, she first opted for a business route – she graduated from Howard University's Business School and worked as an accountant for two years – before deciding to switch gears to work as a runway model.
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FEATUREDKaryn ParsonsAUTHOR | PRODUCERKaryn Parsons is perhaps best known for her role as Will Smith's cousin Hilary Banks on NBC's The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. However, after leaving acting behind, Karyn has gone on to found and produce Sweet Blackberry, an award-winning series of children's animated films, to share stories about unsung black heroes in history.
Full Author List
Schedule Highlights
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Literary
BOOKS
Lonnie Bunch
7PM | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5
Founding Director tells his deeply personal tale of the triumphs and challenges of bringing the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture to life.
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Literary
BOOKS
Hill Harper
6PM | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Join the star of ABC’s The Good Doctor and Award-Winning Author of Letters to a Young Brother, Hill Harper, in conversation with a special guest.