Tulisoma South Dallas Book Fair & Arts Festival

Award-winning authors, poets and artists will again come to Dallas for the ninth annual Tulisoma South Dallas Book Fair and Arts Festival. Tulisoma, a Swahili word meaning "we read," will be based at the African American Museum in Fair Park, but will include activities at various South Dallas locations. The festival, which is free and open to the public, was launched in 2003 to promote literacy and highlight businesses and arts in South Dallas.

The festival will kick off at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26 with the Heart and Soul Tour of South Dallas historical sites and landmarks, led by Councilmember Carolyn R. Davis.
Saturday, Aug. 27, book readings, storytelling, writing workshops, children’s programs, spoken word poetry, panel discussions and performances will be held at the African-American Museum in Fair Park. The South Dallas Cultural Center will also host programs and workshops for teens and young adults. More than 30 local and regional authors will be participating, and books and merchandise will also be for sale. The event concludes on Sunday, Aug. 28, with the annual Sunday Gospel Brunch at the African-American Museum.