The MVBBF Virtual Spring Book Club!
The March 12, 2026, 7–8 PM conversation was tremendous. Attendees enjoyed an inspiring evening with author Steve Capers, discussing his powerful book BLACK FACE TO BLACK FACES: THE MARTHA'S VINEYARD COMEDY FEST STORY. He was joined by MVBBF Founder Traci Wilkes Smith and MVBBF Advisor Seble Tareke-Williams.
The MVBBF Virtual Winter Book Club RECAP!
The Winter Book Club was a huge success with NY Times Indie Bestselling author Tiffany D. Jackson, discussing her powerful book BLOOD IN THE WATER which takes place on Martha's Vineyard. She was joined by MVBBF Founder Traci Wilkes Smith, MVBBF Youth Advisor Zoe Smith, and MVBBF Advisor Seble Tareke-Williams for an engaging conversation with over 100 registrants from around the country.
MVBBF Winter Book Club Attendees
We are excited to share that over 100 people registered with attendees joining us from states across the country—we had New Jersey, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Florida, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, California, Ohio, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New York, DC, and the city of Oak Bluffs!
The MVBBF Virtual Book Club
The MVBBF Virtual Book Club creates a dynamic space for MVBBF community to connect nationwide and globally rooted in Black literature and shared experience.
MVBBF Committee is thrilled to spotlight Black authors all season in the winter, spring, summer,and fall to the MVBBF community and beyond.
Join us!
The Virtual Spring Book Club Pick is ABOVE!
Next steps!
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How do we select books?
Unfortunately, we do NOT take book submissions.
The MVBBF Committee curates the seasonal book selections.
Please do not email for consideration.
MVBBF Virtual Book Club is designed to broaden participation with typically new authors who have not been featured as authors or moderators.
Thank you!
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