HONOREES: Haki Madhubuti (TWP - 40 years); W. Paul Coates (Black Classic Press - 30 years); Kassahun Checole (Africa World Press - 25 years); Cheryl Willis Hudson and Wade Hudson (Just Us Books - 20 years); and Tony Rose (Amber Books - 10 years)

JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT

The Wheatley Book Awards celebrates 40 Years of Black Book Publishing, a red carpet, black tie dinner, award program, and reception for the founders of modern black publishing (and those who followed their footsteps), as the formal opening event of the 2008 10th Anniversary of the Harlem Book Fair. Join Authors, Celebrities, Publishers & Readers Like You.

WHEN: Friday, July 18 
RECEPTION 6:00pm | AWARDS 7:30pm | DINNER
WHERE: Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Harlem New York
DRESS: Evening Formal

SEATING:
            $250 Reception, Award Program, Dinner (Patron)  
            $150 Reception, Award Program, Dinner (Sponsor)
            $100 Reception, Award Program (Supporter)

For additional information call 212.348.1681 or email rsvp@qbr.com.