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Malcolm X Book Fest: 101 Years Strong — Building Legacy Through Literacy
Fri, Apr 17
|Winter Park
Join us for the 5th Annual Malcolm X Book Fest: 101 Years of Strong at Shady Park in Winter Park, FL, on Sunday, May 17th, 2026, from 2 to 5 PM! Join us for free books, local authors, live performances, youth entrepreneurs, and a powerful celebration of culture, literacy, and resistance!"
Time & Location
Apr 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Winter Park, 721 W New England Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789, USA
About the event
🔥📚Join Us for the 5th Annual Malcolm X Book Fest! 101 Years Strong — Building Legacy Through Literacy🔥📚
📅 Sunday, May 17th, 2026
🕑 2 PM – 5 PM
📍 Shady Park, Winter Park, FL (temporary location)
Join us for free books, local authors, live performances, youth entrepreneurs, and a powerful celebration of culture, literacy, and resistance!
Author & Vendor Registration Now Open!
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✨ Author & Vendor Registration Now Open!
📚Authors, publishers, and entrepreneurs — sign up here:
[Malcolm X Book Vendor | The Equity Council]
✨ Kids’ Entrepreneurship Fair!
Youth (ages 6–17) can showcase their businesses and creativity. Register here:
[ Malcolm X Child Vendor | The Equity Council ]
✨ Book Giveaways!
We’re giving away thousands of FREE culturally relevant books thanks to Dare Books, and NBCI Trust
Books available for all children & youth—while supplies last!
🖤This festival is about more than books—it's about reclaiming our voice, preserving our history, and protecting our future.
“Power never takes a back step—only in the face of more power.” — Malcolm X
🚨URGENT: Help Us Keep This Legacy Alive
We are facing a critical moment. This may be our last year sustaining our book giveaway program without community support.
If you believe in this work, please donate and help us continue serving our children and families:
💛Support the Fundraiser:
https://givebutter.com/MalcolmXBookFestLegacyFund
or support by become a sponsor
Let’s show them OUR power.
Let’s build, celebrate, and continue the legacy—together. ✊🏾
👉🏾More details: www.malcolmxbookfest.com
#MalcolmX101 #MalcolmXBookFest #EquityCouncilCorp #BlackLiteracyMatters #KeepTheBooksAlive #SupportBlackYouth #WinterParkFL #FreeBlackBooks
Tickets
Kids Entrepreneur Fair
Kid's Entrepreneurship Fair Categories / Basic Rules & Guidelines Business Categories: 1) Arts and Crafts (all items must be handmade) 2) Prepared Food - (See rules for details) 3) Retail Items (all items must be handmade) 4) Literature (self-authored books and poetry) Please see our ticket policy for Kids Entrepreneur Fair rules.
$15.00
Nonprofit Space 10x10
Nonprofit Exhibtors must send their 501(c)3 to equitycouncilcorp@gmail.com to get the Nonprofit pricing.
$45.00
Business Space 10X10
This is for Business Space Vendors not looking to sell products but to advertise their services.
$45.00
Retail Space 10x10
This is for Retail Vendors wishing to sell non-perishable merchandise.
$60.00
Food Tent Space 10x10
This ticket is for Food Tent Space Vendors that do not have food trucks. Food Tent vendors are required to have all necessary food safety certifications unless they are selling "only" baked goods. Food vendors preparing food in their tents must have a fireproof tent and must be prepared for inspection by Winter Park Fire Chief. Please ensure you fill out the application the Winter Park Fire Department needs for operation. You can find Winter Park Fire Department Application on this page.
$75.00
Food Truck
"Mobile" Food Vendors, please complete the attached fire department form and email the completed form to equitycouncilcorp@gmail.com and mmccosker@cityofwinterpark.org. To participate, all "Mobile Food Vendors must be on Winter Parks approved 2026 mobile food vendor list.
$100.00
Book Vendor
This ticket reserves your author vending booth for (SUN, MAY 17TH, 2026) from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
$45.00
Total
$0.00