# Event Details - **Event Name**: 9th Annual Juneteenth Bookfest and Celebration featuring Tomi Adeyemi - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for a day of inspiration! This free event will feature a conversation with Children of Blood and Bone author Tomi Adeyemi.About this EventOur annual Book Fest offers a vibrant glimpse into the African American experience through arts, literature, and storytelling. This year’s theme, “Empowered to Speak: Freedom Dreams,” invites attendees to explore the voices, visions, and narratives that shape our past, present, and future.We are honored to welcome keynote speaker Tomi Adeyemi, acclaimed author of , whose work amplifies Black identity, culture, and imagination on a global stage. Free tickets are required to attend the keynote. Tickets will be made available right here on Saturday, May 30 at 5 p.m.​​ Keynote seating will start at 1 p.m. and the keynote will begin at 2 p.m.About Tomi AdeyemiNamed one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People, Tomi Adeyemi is a Hugo- and Nebula Award–winning writer, speaker, and model based in New York, New York. After graduating from Harvard University with an honors degree in English literature, she wrote her groundbreaking, instant #1 New York Times-bestselling series, which includes Children of Blood and Bone, Children of Virtue and Vengeance, and Children of Anguish and Anarchy. Tomi’s trilogy has sold over 3 million copies around the world, and its highly anticipated adaptation stars Viola Davis, Cynthia Erivo, Idris Elba, Regina King, and more. The adaptation is set for release in IMAX and theaters January 15th, 2027. her new book, The Siren, will be out September, 29th, 2026. When she is not busy writing, Tomi can be found kicking ass in her local boxing gym.About the Center for Black Literature and Culture (CBLC) and Juneteenth BookfestThe Center for Black Literature & Culture at Central Library will host the 9th Annual Book Fest and Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 13, 2026, a powerful gathering that honors history, creativity, and the enduring spirit of freedom.Our annual Book Fest offers a vibrant glimpse into the African American experience through arts, literature, and storytelling. This year’s theme, “Empowered to Speak: Freedom Dreams,” invites attendees to explore the voices, visions, and narratives that shape our past, present, and future.This event is made possible by The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund through a gift to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.Agenda?: 01:00 PMDoors Open + Seating Begins for Ticketed Guests?: 01:50 PMUnclaimed Seats Released?: 02:00 PMEvent Begins - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/indianapolis/9th-annual-juneteenth-bookfest-and-celebration-featuring-tomi-adeyemi/100001990525710985 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, juneteenth, storytelling, sports - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-06-13T16:30:00Z - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Indianapolis Public Library - Central Library - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Indianapolis - **state**: IN - **country**: United States - **location**: Indianapolis Public Library - Central Library - **lat**: 39.7787417 - **long**: -86.1568389 - **full address**: Indianapolis Public Library - Central Library, 40 East Saint Clair Street, Indianapolis, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 9th Annual Juneteenth Bookfest and Celebration featuring Tomi Adeyemi - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/a2b9253087aa642e2b32a1fcb3c65ba96957c348f22a45f3384c322bc0191eda-rimg-w1200-h626-dc020101-gmir.jpg?v=1780171885 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 9th Annual Juneteenth Bookfest and Celebration featuring Tomi Adeyemi being held? - **A:** 9th Annual Juneteenth Bookfest and Celebration featuring Tomi Adeyemi takes place on Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Indianapolis Public Library - Central Library, 40 East Saint Clair Street, Indianapolis, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 9th Annual Juneteenth Bookfest and Celebration featuring Tomi Adeyemi? - **A:** 9th Annual Juneteenth Bookfest and Celebration featuring Tomi Adeyemi is organized by The Indianapolis Public Library, SAVI and WFYI. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 9th Annual Juneteenth Bookfest and Celebration featuring Tomi Adeyemi is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Indianapolis, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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