Wade and Cheryl Hudson, founders of Just Us Books, will be presented The BookFest Fall 2023 Honorary Achievement Award, which honors individuals who have contributed positively to the literary world. The Hudsons are being recognized for their contributions to children’s publishing, their work centering Black stories, and their dedication to diversity and inclusion.
The award presentation is part of Book Fest, a leading virtual literary event, and will be live streamed Saturday, October 21, at 10:45 am Pacific at https://www.thebookfest.com/
Celebrating its 35th anniversary this month, Just Us Books is a leading publisher of children’s books that reflect the diversity of Black people, history and culture. Wade and Cheryl Hudson founded the company in 1988 grounded in the belief that “Good books make a difference,” and have led Just Us Books not only in publishing good books, but in creating more opportunities for Black authors, illustrators and other creatives to enter the industry. Just Us Books is now widely regarded as an institution in the community and children’s publishing industry, and remains one of the nation's few Black-owned presses. In addition to their work as publishers, Wade and Cheryl are both award-winning authors with more than 30 titles each to their credit.
ABOUT THE BOOKFEST®
The BookFest is the leader in virtual literary events and produces vital conversations on the world’s stage for those who love to read, and those who love to write. Launched in May 2020 as many live events were forced to be cancelled, the biannual event is free to attend and takes place in the spring and fall, streaming panel discussions, conversations, and live interactive sessions. The BookFest features an array of literary speakers, experts, and authors and is presented by Books That Make You and produced by Black Château Enterprises. For more information, visit TheBookFest.com
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