Access to the full festival experience, 60+ Black authors, panels, activations, and a swag bag.
Specially priced access for attendees ages 13-17.
Admission for young readers ages 5-12.
• Meet and Greet Upgrade — Exclusive access to Booked in Shades of Brown Literary Welcome Meet and Greet + AC Hotel Rooftop Experience.
• Soft Lit Nights: PJs & Book Baes Party — A cozy, intimate evening experience.
You’ll receive a confirmation email directly from Ticket Tailor, our official ticketing platform.
Please keep this confirmation for check-in.
A limited hotel block is available at the AC Hotel Washington DC Navy Yard.
Reservation details will be included in your confirmation from the hotel.
To keep author lines moving and ensure everyone has a great experience, we will use a Queue Management App
• Manage high-traffic author queues
• Provide estimated wait times
• Allow attendees to join virtual lines
• Send notifications when it’s your turn
This system allows you to enjoy the festival while waiting—no standing in long physical lines.
Still have questions?
Email us at info@cclitfest.com
CCLF is a D.C.-based celebration of Black authors and independent voices through panels, signings, and community
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