Here We Grow Again.

The Black Girls Who Read Summit is back in 2027. And this time… it’s even more lit. Join us for a weekend of good vibes, good books, and meaningful conversations.

This year’s theme: Lit Pic Edition. A celebration of the next bloom—

and how we choose to hold space for ourselves.

IT'S GIVING LIT, WILD, AND FREE.

The inaugural 2026 Black Girls Who Read Summit was a whole vibe—beautiful, intentional, and full of connection, from powerful author moments to curated spaces for every vibe.

And now, we’re turning it all the way up.

Welcome to the 2027 Black Girls Who Read Summit: The Lit Pic Edition—where we step into a fully immersive, editorial experience rooted in duality, growth, and freedom from limited beliefs.

Join us for a 3-day immersive literary experience celebrating Black women, storytelling, growth, softness, and community.

This year, we’re inviting you into a journey.

A journey where we gather as a village.

Where we step into soft, elevated Nairobi Days.
Where we embrace bold expression during our Wild Nights.
And where we close in a beautiful elevated oasis, pouring back into the next generation through intention, mentorship, and impact.

Every moment is curated to be seen and embrace the multifaceted beauty of our Blackness and community impact.

If you were there, you already know. If you weren’t…this is your sign to attend 2027.

Secure Your Spot

Interested in Becoming an Attending Author?

Interested in joining the 2027 BGWR Summit lineup?

Submit your application before spaces fill up.

WHO THIS IS FOR

Hey Friend. Make no mistake about it. You belong here.

This summit is for lovers of literature, meaningful connection, and beautiful experiences.

Created for readers, writers, creatives, entrepreneurs, and everyday women learning to grow through every chapter of life, this weekend is designed for those seeking community, inspiration, and conversations that pour back into them.

Whether you are rebuilding, evolving, healing, creating, or simply looking for your people, this space was created with you in mind.

Here's What to Expect

Community & Connection

Black Girls Who Read was built on the belief that we are better together.

This is where community moves beyond conversation and becomes something you can feel—where you arrive as yourself and leave with people who truly see you. From our welcome soirée to the moments in between, every space is designed to foster real connection, shared experiences, and lasting relationships.

Creative Expression Through Literacy

We believe in the power of stories—the ones we read, the ones we write, and the ones we choose to live.

Through curated discussions, author moments, and immersive experiences, this weekend celebrates literacy as both an art form and a form of expression. Whether you’re an avid reader or an aspiring writer, this is your space to engage, reflect, and expand your voice.

Personal Growth & Becoming

This is your invitation to step into your next chapter.

Through thoughtfully designed breakout sessions and intentional programming, we explore what it means to grow beyond limitations, to honor who you are, and to become who you are meant to be. This is where mindset shifts happen, confidence is built, and new paths begin.

Legacy, Impact & Leadership

We are not just here to experience—we are here to pour back.

From writing letters of inspiration to engaging in mentorship and community-centered moments, this pillar is about extending our growth beyond ourselves. It is about leading with compassion, creating impact, and ensuring that the next generation feels seen, supported, and empowered earlier in their journey.

VIP Tickets Include

Your VIP experience is intentionally designed for the attendee who desires more access, more depth, and more meaningful connection. From the moment you arrive, every detail is curated to create an elevated, seamless, and immersive weekend. VIP is about priority and proximity to conversations, to community, and to the kind of moments that stay with you long after the weekend ends. This is your all-access pass to the full Black Girls Who Read Summit experience, including exclusive opportunities to engage more intimately with authors, speakers, and fellow attendees, while moving through each day with ease, comfort, and intention. VIP does not automatically include the Writer's Workshop or R.S.V.P. to the Gala, so be sure to include those based on your preference and availability.

Secure Your Spot

Friday

VIP Book Club & Curated Conversation: An intimate, VIP-only discussion centered on radical self-love, reflection, and rewriting the narratives we carry.
Special VIP Perks: Throughout the weekend, enjoy special perks and raffles, including welcome drinks.
Curated VIP Gift Experience:
A thoughtfully designed welcome gift to elevate your weekend.

Saturday

Priority Access to Programming: Smooth entry into keynote sessions, workshops, and key moments with designated seating.
VIP Lounge Access:
A dedicated space to recharge, reflect, and connect throughout the day apart from gen pop.
Light Bites: Curated refreshments to keep you nourished and present.

Sunday

Access to the Elevated Oasis Picnic: A serene, oasis/ garden inspired brunch close to the weekend.
Mentorship & Community Impact: Participate in pouring into the next generation through letters of inspiration to young women from a local partnership.
Guided Journaling Workshop:
Reflect, reset, and step into your next chapter with intention and fellowship.

GENERAL ADMISSION

EVEN MORE EXPERIENCES INCLUDED FOR 2027

PURCHASE

Friday:

Welcome to the Village

Your weekend begins with a warm Dallas welcome as we gather in community and kick off the Summit experience together.

Access to the Official BGWR Welcome Soirée
Community networking and connection opportunities
Curated welcome atmosphere and photo moments
Access to hotel mixer experiences and social spaces

Saturday:

Nairobi Days & Wild Nights

General Admission includes full access to Saturday Summit programming and experiences.

Opening keynote experience
Live book club discussion and featured conversations
Access to breakout sessions
Author marketplace and vendor shopping experience
Meet-and-greet opportunities with authors and creators
Access to the official Wild Nights Karaoke Bingo After Party
Curated photo opportunities and editorial inspired experiences throughout the day

Sunday:

Elevated Oasis &

The Final Chapter Gala

Sunday experiences are available as optional add-ons for guests who would like to continue the weekend with intention and community impact.

Elevated Oasis Picnic Experience
- Journaling Workshop
- Community Impact & Mentorship Activities
- Author Panel & Reflection Conversations
The Final Chapter Gala
- An intimate evening dedicated to celebration, reflection, and legacy.

MEET OUR WRITER'S WORKSHOP SPEAKER

Lissa Woodson, who writes as Naleighna Kai, is a USA TODAY and Essence Magazine National Bestselling author, a literary agent with The Macro Group who has landed book deals with traditional publishing houses, a developmental editor, motivational speaker and The Book Whisperer.

In addition to successfully cracking the code of landing a deal for herself and others with a major publishing house, she continues to "pay it forward" with NK’s Tribe Called Success, The Kings of the Castle series, and the experience of the annual Cavalcade of Authors, now in its 23rd year, which gives readers intimate access to the most accomplished writing talent today.

Looking for a Payment Plan?

Not only do we offer 3rd party plans (Afterpay, Klarna, etc) from the events page, but we have credit check free options that allows you to pay over time.

2027 Black Girls Who Read Summit Terms & Conditions

By purchasing a ticket, enrolling in a payment plan, or attending the 2027 Black Girls Who Read Summit: The Lit Pic Edition, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms and conditions established by Black Girls Who Read and its affiliated event entities.

Ticket Purchases & Admission

All ticket sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable unless otherwise stated by Black Girls Who Read. Admission is granted only to the registered ticket holder associated with the purchase confirmation.

Tickets purchased through a payment plan will not be issued until the final payment has been successfully completed. Payment plans secure summit access only based on the selected ticket tier and listed inclusions. Workshops, gala access, premium experiences, add-ons, merchandise, and other separately listed offerings must be purchased independently through the official event page unless explicitly stated as included.

Black Girls Who Read reserves the right to refuse admission or remove attendees from the event without refund for disruptive, threatening, unsafe, discriminatory, or inappropriate behavior that negatively impacts the experience of attendees, speakers, staff, volunteers, partners, or vendors.

Payment Plan Policy

By selecting a payment plan, you agree to complete all scheduled payments associated with your selected summit ticket.

All payment plans include:

A non-refundable $5 setup fee
A 7% financing and processing fee applied to the total balance

All payment plan payments are non-refundable and non-transferable, including in cases of cancellation, non-attendance, scheduling conflicts, personal emergencies, travel complications, or removal from the event due to policy violations.

Early payoff is permitted at any time; however, the full contracted payment plan balance, including applicable fees, remains due as listed at checkout.

Failed or declined payments must be resolved within 7 calendar days to avoid cancellation of the payment plan and forfeiture of ticket access. If Black Girls Who Read approves reactivation of a canceled payment plan, a $10 reactivation fee will apply. Black Girls Who Read reserves the right to deny reinstatement of canceled payment plans at its discretion.

Event Changes & Programming

Black Girls Who Read reserves the right to make adjustments to programming, speakers, schedules, venues, activities, vendors, sponsors, or experiences as necessary. While every effort will be made to maintain advertised programming, changes may occur without prior notice and do not constitute grounds for refunds or chargebacks.

Event schedules, experiences, and activation times are subject to modification based on operational, safety, venue, or unforeseen circumstances.

Media Release

By attending the summit, attendees acknowledge and agree that photographs, video footage, livestream recordings, testimonials, and other media captured during the event may be used by Black Girls Who Read and affiliated brands for promotional, marketing, editorial, advertising, website, social media, recap, and future event purposes without compensation or additional approval.

Attendees who do not wish to appear in close-up featured content should notify event staff upon arrival; however, Black Girls Who Read cannot guarantee exclusion from crowd or background media coverage.

Assumption of Risk

Attendees voluntarily assume all risks associated with participation in summit activities, including travel, physical activities, food consumption, third-party services, and interactions during event experiences. Black Girls Who Read is not responsible for lost, stolen, damaged, or unattended personal items.

Chargebacks & Payment Disputes

By completing registration, attendees agree not to initiate chargebacks for validly processed payments related to summit tickets, payment plans, or event add-ons. Any fraudulent or improper chargeback attempts may result in ticket cancellation, denial of future event access, collections activity, or legal enforcement where permitted.

Community Expectations

+$5 Set Up Fee

Ticket issued after final payment. Payment plans secure listed summit access only. Workshops, gala, and add-on experiences must be purchased separately through the event page and are not included.

Valid for 12 weeks

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