By Deba Uwadiae
The New Americans Book Fair 2024 is excited with the introduction of cultural and educational activities with Team Nigeria showcasing the diverse culture of the country at their booth. Interestingly, Drummer Boy Jubril Al-Hassan Olasunkanmi, a member of AB Movie Production, based in Lagos, Nigeria will be performing and teaching the art and technique of drumming virtually. The 3-man group could not get a timely visa appointment to be at the fair this year. They will, hopefully, be present at next year’s event.
Their movie entry last year, MALLEK was highly rated and commended, and they will be presenting AYANOLU this year.
Welcome to the New Americans Book Fair 2024 and welcome back to the Columbus Metropolitan Library, Karl Road branch after last year’s event at the Dublin branch. Making the record as the first author to register for this year’s fair is Tonya Kelly M.Ed., author of Vision of Life Through Colors. Other authors and artists registered for the 2024 event include Davis Oni, Sean Oni, Titi Oni, Helen Yee, Quan Abazie, Paula Johnson Neal, Aminata Camara, Kendra Spencer, Mark Stouffer, Dana Abbott, Alphonsus Obayuwana, and Rose Mwangi.
Others include Taiwo Akinlami, Manny Addo, Esther Sadoff, Nasra Noor, Belinda Wireko
Jeremy Barfield, Carmen Ikem, Khadijah Diallo, Lindora Kolu, Dr.David R Orgen , Said Oladejo-Lawal and Samuel Deji Adebuga and Deba Uwadiae.
In the last two editions, the New Americans Book Fair has recorded a combined participation of 63 authors, four visual artists, two filmmakers, two printers, and 20 other organizations, including virtual international participation from the United Kingdom and Nigeria. The mission is to continue to increase participation and support for the book fair.
We wish to express appreciation to the Columbus Metropolitan Library, City of Columbus, Department of Neighborhood, Brandon Thomas, Manager, Karl Road branch of the library and the staff, the Central Ohio Transit Authority, COTA, Apex1Radio, JPS Print and Power Parenting LLC for partnering and sponsoring the 2024 New Americans Book Fair.
Also, we are eternally grateful to the Organizing Team ably led by the versatile Okon Ekpenyong, Taiwo Akinlami, Ernest Kanjo, Imran Malik, Eyonbong Ita, Bertha Obayuwana, Kawther Musa, Tayo Oresotu, Sophia Pierrelus, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ayo Akinyuli and Shola Adebuga.
We will always appreciate the encouragement and support of Councilmember Emmanuel Remy, who has not only supported the New Americans Book Fair project but his commitment to the impact books and education play in the development and growth of the community. Welcome to the New Americans Book Fair 2024.
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