AAALAC Book Tour Event 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas 5/18/2024

While literacy is on the rise in the Black and Brown communities there's still room for growth. As I stumbled across an ad, for hosting a Book Tour and Expo my curiosity was immediately intrigued and I researched to find AAALAC CHASING YOUR DREAM BOOK TOUR AND EXPO shared the same beliefs, we can contribute to increasing our literate rates across the board and drive Authors and Business Owners to lead the way. As an African American Author I felt elated to be a part of such a dynamic group and I have experienced nothing but growth from day one. The Aspiring Authors Magazine, and Da Crew Podcast in combination provide a foundation for Authorprenuers to stand while giving back to the community and leading our children. To help Increase the interest we had to promote and engage like-minded individuals as a local host I reached out to a few leaders and was elated to find so many who shared the same vision. 

Therefore, the challenge became an apparent source of headlining local Authors sharing their brand and this also opened doors of engagement for podcasting, public speaking, and stretching their platform while giving their time to the communities. This was carefully thought out, and we were able to gain momentum from Bimbo Bakeries providing over 200 snacks and treats, and a few gifts and door prizes for children and families. GoTrax a local Business gave an electronic scooter that generated funds via raffle, also local leaders, Councilman Chris Nettles, Isahia, Congressman Marc Veasey, and Melissa Alfaro District Director of who presented AAALAC and Angela the visionary with a certificate of recognition, how exciting. They opened their doors as well as News 8 WFAA Scoot Jefferson as his flight was delayed and unable to attend, also Forest Hill Library gave out over 50 plus books. Community Representatives showered the event to make it a success, we do not want to forget the venues we were blessed by The Doc Bookshop to host our meet and greet, as local Chef MamaBeas Cuisine Catered both the meet-up and expo Award Winning Michael Guinn was more than just the Emcee and the DJ DOC SMOOTH carried us through the greet and expo as well, in other words, our community came together and delivered.

African American Authors Literacy Awareness Campaign Book Tour and Expo for The DFW area was a success!  we're pleased to be recognized for our business and literary contributions.  The Expo was a driven force that closed out a 2 day event.
I commend AAALAC for choosing Fort Worth to host such an amazing opportunity to showcase our talents and awaken the Authorprenuership and appeasement of awareness. The driving force has three levels to educate, empower and encourage. There will be plenty of opportunities to attend, if anyone missed it DFW, AAALAC is on tour and I look forward to attending another location just to pay it forward. We appreciate Angela Thomas Smith for sharing the vision and trusting us to help deliver.