Chocolate City Literature Festival is built on community, collaboration, and a shared commitment to celebrating Black stories, creativity, and culture. We are deeply grateful to our incredible sponsors and partners whose support helps us bring this multi-day experience to life. Your contributions make it possible for us to welcome readers, authors, and creatives from across the country, elevate emerging voices, and create intentional spaces where imagination can thrive.
Thank you for believing in this vision and for helping us pour back into the communities we serve.
CCLF 2026 is bigger, bolder, and more beautiful because of you.
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 & Greet Upgrade — Exclusive access to Booked in Shades of Brown Literary Welcome Meet & 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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CCLF is a D.C.-based celebration of Black authors and independent voices through panels, signings, and community
© 2025–2026. All rights reserved.
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