Valencia G. Wallace | Updates

Livingston Parish Library 2026 Book-Con

Valencia G. Wallace — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I’m excited to participate in Authors Row at Livingston Parish Library’s 2026 Book-Con on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Main Branch in Livingston.

This free, all-ages celebration brings together local authors, comic book vendors, cosplay, food trucks, crafts, and more. Stop by Authors Row to meet me and pick up signed copies of The Other Auntie and Motherless Child.

Event details: https://www.mylpl.info/events/book-con/

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22nd Louisiana Book Festival

Valencia G. Wallace — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I’m excited to participate as an exhibitor at the 22nd Louisiana Book Festival on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in downtown Baton Rouge.

This free celebration brings together readers, writers, and book lovers for a full day of author events, performances, and family-friendly activities. Stop by my booth to meet me and purchase signed copies of The Other Auntie and Motherless Child.

Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Location: Downtown Baton Rouge / Capitol Park

Address: 701 North 4th Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Cost: Free

https://www.louisianabookfestival.org/information/general-information/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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Kinfolk Lit Fest 2027

Valencia G. Wallace — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I’m honored to participate in the inaugural Kinfolk Lit Fest, taking place July 16–18, 2027, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Described as a literary family reunion, this three-day festival celebrates Black literature and brings together authors, readers, book influencers, and literary professionals across multiple genre tracks. Additional details about my featured book and festival programming will be announced as they become available.

https://kinfolklit.com/

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Dark Pages Book Festival

Valencia G. Wallace — Wed, 2 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Join me at the inaugural Dark Pages Book Festival, a two-day literary experience celebrating dark books by Black authors. I’ll be appearing as a Featured Author alongside authors and readers of suspense, thriller, horror, dark romance, fantasy, and other provocative genres.

Hilton New Orleans Riverside

New Orleans, Louisiana

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Look Who's Reading Book Festival

Valencia G. Wallace — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I'm excited to be an author exhibitor at the 3rd Annual Look Who's Reading Book Festival on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Thibodaux, Louisiana.

If you're in the area, stop by and say hello! I'll have signed copies of The Other Auntie and my award-winning memoir Motherless Child, and I'd love to meet fellow readers, book lovers, and members of the community.

Whether you're looking for your next psychological thriller or simply want to spend the day celebrating books and literacy, I hope you'll join us.

Event Details

📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026

🕚 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

📍 Warren J. Harang Municipal Auditorium

Thibodaux Civic Center

310 N. Canal Blvd.

Thibodaux, LA 70301

Admission is free and the festival will feature authors, vendors, activities, and more for readers of all ages. I look forward to seeing you there!

Books Available at This Event

📖 The Other Auntie – Southern Psychological Thriller

📖 Motherless Child – Award-winning Memoir

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2026 BLK INK Book Festival & BLK INK Short Film Premiere - New Orleans

Valencia G. Wallace — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

BUY TICKETS: HERE

FREE BOOK FESTIVAL! Enjoy 75+ authors representing all genres, speakers, music, prizes, storytelling in the garden & NEW Black Film Premiere

Join us for the Fourth Annual BLK INK Book Festival - New Orleans and BLK INK Short Film Premiere on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 11 AM - 3 PM at the Pavilion of the Two Sisters located in New Orleans’ City Park Botanical Gardens.

View and Share Press Release: HERE.

The BLK INK Book Festival is a four-hour book expo featuring 75+ diverse authors in every genre, music, storytelling in the garden, and local author VIP exhibits. The event is free to the public, but pre-registration is requested. Guests who pre-register via Eventbrite will automatically be signed up for our custom gift box drawing. To register as a guest, click the ticket button.

The BLK INK Short Film Premiere (BISFP) aims to showcase short films by emerging Black filmmakers from across the country, with a particular interest in films by artists from Louisiana and the Gulf Coast Region. Five films will be screened at the BLK INK Short Film Premiere, followed by a panel discussion led by Gian Smith, Award-Winning Filmmaker and Founder of The Black Film Festival of New Orleans. The film premieres will take place in the Lath House, within walking distance of the Pavilion of the Two Sisters.

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2026 BLK INK Book Festival & BLK INK Short Film Premiere - New Orleans

Valencia G. Wallace — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I’ll be at the BLK Ink Book Festival in New Orleans.

If you’ve read The Other Auntie, you already know—

some stories hit different in person.

Saturday, June 20, 2026

11 AM – 3 PM

Free event with registration.

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