18th Annual Great Midwest Book Fest featuring African American authors set for June 20

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The 18th Annual Great Midwest Book Fest is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Xchange Event & Creative Space in Milwaukee.

The headline authors are Phyllis R. Dixon, Saundra and Monica Garner, joined by several additional authors covering genres including mystery, romance, fantasy, contemporary fiction and children's books. The event opens with author introductions and a Q&A.

Organizer Radiah Hubbert joined us on Wednesday, May 27 to discuss more details.

Admission is $20; children are free. The event is cashless.

Attendees who purchase books from participating authors can earn up to three free books in a swag bag, one free book per author purchase, up to three.

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