# Event Details - **Event Name**: (1st Meeting) 6 Months of Black-Sci-Fi and Fantasy BOOK CLUB - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: “Six Books. Six Worlds. One Community of Dreamers.”About this EventDiaspora Dreamers Book Club: 6 Months of Black Sci-Fi & FantasyStep into new worlds, powerful histories, and boundless imagination.Join the Diaspora Dreamers Book Club for a six-month reading journey celebrating Black science fiction and fantasy. Together we’ll explore visionary stories from some of the most influential and exciting authors in the genre while building community with fellow readers, dreamers, and lovers of speculative storytelling.Each month we gather to dive into a powerful book, share perspectives, unpack themes, and enjoy thoughtful conversation in a welcoming space. Whether you’re a lifelong sci-fi fan or just curious about the genre, this series invites you to experience storytelling that stretches the imagination and reclaims the future.Location:PAHMUSA (Pan African Historical Museum USA)1500 Main St., Second FloorSpringfield, MATime:6:00 PM – 8:00 PMBonus:Light refreshments will be provided.📚 2026 Reading ScheduleApril 15 – The Fifth Season by N.K. JemisinA groundbreaking fantasy about a world constantly rocked by catastrophic seismic events—and the people with the power to control them.May 20 – A Song Below Water by Bethany C. MorrowA powerful story of sisterhood, identity, and magic set in a world where sirens live among us.June 17 – Binti by Nnedi OkoraforFollow a brilliant young Himba woman who leaves Earth to attend the galaxy’s most prestigious university.July 15 – Wild Seed by Octavia E. ButlerA gripping tale of immortality, power, and survival across centuries.August 19 – Rosewater by Tade ThompsonAn alien biodome in Nigeria changes humanity forever in this thrilling sci-fi mystery.September 23 – The Rage of Dragons by Evan WinterAn epic African-inspired fantasy about revenge, destiny, and relentless determination.Who Should Come?• Sci-fi and fantasy fans• Curious readers looking to try something new• People who love deep conversations about books• Anyone interested in Black speculative storytellingCome read with us, build community, and explore worlds where imagination, history, and future collide.Questions?litdivellc@gmail.comReserve your seat and join the journey. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/4c582f20-1f6d-11f1-8ce5-afcd59d33ab9-rimg-w572-h740-dcc2c2c2-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/1st-meeting-6-months-of-black-sci-fi-and-fantasy-book-club/100001985074415012 - **Event Categories**: Sports, Art, Meetups, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Springfield - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Pan African Historical Museum - **lat**: 42.1028269 - **long**: -72.591554 - **full address**: Pan African Historical Museum, 1500 Main Street, Springfield, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: (1st Meeting) 6 Months of Black-Sci-Fi and Fantasy BOOK CLUB - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/0894024e4ccbb15a97f584840a2909c1face72ce3b83095bbcae12800d3408b3-rimg-w1200-h800-dc1a1114-gmir.jpg?v=1773468980 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is (1st Meeting) 6 Months of Black-Sci-Fi and Fantasy BOOK CLUB being held? - **A:** (1st Meeting) 6 Months of Black-Sci-Fi and Fantasy BOOK CLUB takes place on Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Pan African Historical Museum, 1500 Main Street, Springfield, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing (1st Meeting) 6 Months of Black-Sci-Fi and Fantasy BOOK CLUB? - **A:** (1st Meeting) 6 Months of Black-Sci-Fi and Fantasy BOOK CLUB is organized by Lit Dive. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "(1st Meeting) 6 Months of Black-Sci-Fi and Fantasy BOOK CLUB", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/0894024e4ccbb15a97f584840a2909c1face72ce3b83095bbcae12800d3408b3-rimg-w1200-h800-dc1a1114-gmir.jpg?v=1773468980", "startDate": "2026-04-15T18:00:00-04:00", "endDate": "2026-04-15T20:00:00-04:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/springfield/1st-meeting-6-months-of-black-sci-fi-and-fantasy-book-club/100001985074415012", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Pan African Historical Museum", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "1500 Main Street", "postalCode": "01103", "addressLocality": "Springfield", "addressRegion": "MA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "42.1028269", "longitude": "-72.591554" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "“Six Books. 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