Save the date! - Aug. 28-30, 2009

Tulisoma, Swahili for "we read", is a community-based literary festival promoting literacy and the arts in the South Dallas/Fair Park area. Founded in 2003, by former City Councilman Leo V. Chaney, Jr., and Dr. Harry Robinson, President and CEO of the African American Museum, the goal of Tulisoma is to create a dynamic event tailored to engage local families, avid readers, aspiring writers and visitors to the city. Councilwoman Carolyn R. Davis recognizes the importance of reading and literacy and has worked to continue the tradition.

authors

Sonia Sanchez poems depict the struggles between black people and white people, between men and women, and between cultures. She will be speaking at the "Community Breakfast" event.    more »

Craig Watkins

Craig Watkins became the first African-American elected to the office of District Attorney in Dallas County, Texas on January 1, 2007. He will be speaking at the "Porkchops and Politics" event.  more »

Evelyn Palfrey

Evelyn Palfrey writes romantic suspense for the 'marvelously mature'--because romance is just as sweet with a little gray at the temple. She will be speaking at the "Conversation & Roses" event.  more »

James Mardis

James Mardis has been called a cultural, poet-hero by those who write such things. By those who have benefitted from his Family Story Project he has been called simply, Friend.  more »

Carol Boston Weatherford

Carol Boston Weatherford has authored more than two dozen children's books including Dear Mr. Rosenwald and Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom.  more »