THE BOOK LOVHERS FEST:
A virtual celebration where Black sapphic stories take center stage
September 19-20, 2026
THE BOOK LOVHERS FEST is a virtual event dedicated to celebrating Black sapphic literature and the community of readers who love it. Hosted by the creator of The Book Lovhers Club podcast, this online festival brings together readers and authors for engaging panel discussions, interactive workshops, and opportunities to discover new stories without the hassle of travel.
Festival attendees will experience a weekend full of thoughtful conversations, bookish fun, and community connections.
ATTENDING AUTHORS
What to Expect
Keynote Speaker
This special session will offer insight, encouragement, and a meaningful perspective on the importance of representation in books and media.
Author Meet and Greet & Panel
Hear from talented Black sapphic authors as they discuss representation and the craft of writing queer love stories. Attendees will also have the opportunity to join small breakout rooms to meet authors, discover new books, and ask questions in a more personal environment.
Community & Networking
Through guided icebreakers and interactive activities, you’ll have the chance to connect with other readers, share your favorite books, and build relationships with people who love Black sapphic stories just as much as you do.
Content Creator Workshop
Whether you're interested in BookTok, Bookstagram, or growing your own online presence, this workshop led by Lindsey of @booksandbanter, will provide practical tips, creative strategies, and inspiration.
Audiobook Narration Workshop
A.M. Elizabeth Kay is an audiobook narrator with a 20 year background in film and animation post-production. In this session, she’ll share her journey into narration and offer tips for those looking to get started.
Live Book Club Meeting
Join members of The Book Lovhers Club for an engaging book club discussion where you can share your thoughts, favorite moments, and reactions in real time to our September book pick.
Lovher Awards Ceremony
Vote for your favorites across multiple categories, highlighting the best in Black sapphic literature and book content. Winners will be revealed live during the event.
Virtual Swag Bag
All attendees will receive a curated virtual swag bag filled with bookish goodies.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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Welcome & Opening Remarks
Keynote Speaker
Author Panels
Author Meet & Greet
Content Creator Workshop
Audiobook Narration Workshop
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Community Icebreakers & Networking
Live Book Club Meeting
Open Forum & Reflections
Awards Ceremony
Closing Remarks
Reserve your spot.
Thank you to the Sponsors & Partners of the 2026 Book Lovhers Fest
The Book Lovhers Fest is made possible by the support of our incredible sponsors and community partners. Your commitment to uplifting Black sapphic voices and creating accessible spaces means everything to us.
Interested in partnering with us? Contact us at: thebooklovher@gmail.com.