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Torch Literary Arts
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A 501(c)(3) nonprofit amplifying Black women writers across the diaspora.
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It's Friday! Check out "God Whispers on Leyland Drive" by Torch Magazine Friday Feature, Mecca M. Miles, online: torchliteraryarts.org/post/friday-feature-mecca-m-miles

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November 15, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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Don't miss Torch at the Texas Book Festival this weekend!

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Torch Literary Arts Returns as a Partnering Organization for the 2025 Texas Book Festival | Torch Literary Arts
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November 7, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Tonight! Don't miss this reading by Tiana Clark and Donika Kelly at 7PM at Black Pearl Books!

Free RSVP: secure.qgiv.com/for/torlitart/event/tianaclarkanddonikakelly/
November 6, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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Announcing Torch Magazine's November 2025 Feature, Myriam J. A. Chancy!

Visit Torch Magazine to read an excerpt from Village Weavers: A Novel, along with an interview: torchliteraryarts.org/post/november-2025-feature-myriam-j-a-chancy

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November 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Congrats to our founder/ED, on the launch of Praisesong for the People!
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“We turn to poetry in our greatest moments of joy and sorrow to help us tune in to our emotions and connect with others”

Join Amanda Johnston on November 29th discussing PRAISESONG FOR THE PEOPLE.

RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/bookpeople...
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BookPeople Events with Torch Literary Arts Presents Amanda Johnston (editor of PRAISESONG FOR THE PEOPLE) speaking and signing on Saturday November 29th at 2PM
November 5, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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Registration is open for the workshop - From the Lion’s Mouth: The Writer as Historical Witness with Sandra Jackson-Opoku!

Details: torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/workshop-from-the-lions-mouth-the-writer-as-historical-witness-with-sandra-jackson-opoku
October 31, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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Don't miss the Torch Showcase at the Texas Book Festival Lit Crawl!

11/8
7:45 PM
Cheer Up Charlies

Featuring:
C. Prudence Arceneaux
Ebony LaDelle
Carrie R. Moore
Esther Ifesinachi Okonkwo
Fabienne Josaphat

🎉Details: torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/torch-tbf-lit-crawl-showcase
October 31, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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It's Friday! Check out "Higher Power" by Torch Magazine Friday Feature, Grace Morse, online: torchliteraryarts.org/post/friday-feature-grace-morse

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October 31, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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Margo Jefferson is Pulitzer Prize-winning critic, and a 2022 recipient of the Windham-Campbell Prize for Nonfiction. She has published three books: Constructing a Nervous System: a memoir (2022); Negroland: a Memoir (2015;) and On Michael Jackson (2005).

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October 29, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Torch Literary Arts welcomes new board member, Rachel E. Winston, and extends immense gratitude to retiring board secretary, Stephanie L. Lang.

Learn more: torchliteraryarts.org/news/torch-literary-arts-announces-transitions-to-2025-board-of-directors

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October 27, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Join us on Nov. 3rd at 6:30 p.m. CT at BookPeople to welcome Ashley D. Farmer and Dr. Ashanté Reese to celebrate Queen Mother!

RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/bookpeople-and-torch-literary-arts-present-ashley-d-farmer-queen-mother-tickets-1462311205179?aff=bp
October 27, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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Join us for An Evening with Tiana Clark and Donika Kelly at Black Pearl Books!

Thursday, Nov. 6th
7:00 P.M.
Black Pearl Books
7112 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757

RSVP: secure.qgiv.com/for/torlitart/event/tianaclarkanddonikakelly/
October 25, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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It's Friday! Check out "Alice Walker's Mary Agnes Speaks" in Torch Magazine online: torchliteraryarts.org/post/friday-feature-cheryl-r-hopson

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October 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Save the Date!

November 6 at 7pm
Black Pearl Books

Join us for a special evening at Black Pearl Books featuring Tiana Clark, author of Scortch Earth, and Donika Kelly, author of The Natural Order of Things!

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October 21, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Celebrate National Day on Writing today with Torch Literary Arts!

🎉 Let's have some fun!

✍ Write a six word story in the comments.

Read Torch Magazine online at TorchLiteraryArts.org and get inspired!
October 20, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Torch Magazine is open to submissions from Black women writers. Selected submissions will receive $150 and be showcased in our Friday Feature. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis year-round—no deadline!

Submit your original work: www.torchliteraryarts.org/torchmagazine
October 20, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Today is National Black Poetry Day!

Visit TorchLiteraryArts.org to read poems by Black women from across the diaspora.

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October 17, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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Save the Date! Join us on 11/3 at 6:30 p.m. CT at BookPeople to welcome Ashley D. Farmer and Dr. Ashanté Reese (moderator) to celebrate Queen Mother!

🔥RSVP: torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/wildfire-reading-series-featuring-ashley-d-farmer
October 14, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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Join us for our next Welcome Table Talk - Thinking About Love and the Divine with DaMaris Hill and Ajanaé Dawkins, moderated by Amanda Johnston.

October 21, 2025, at 6pm CT / 7pm ET
Zoom Webinar

RSVP: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 14, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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Don't miss Ebony Stewart at the Torch Wildfire Reading Series!

Oct. 23 at 7pm at Bookwoman

Details and RSVP: secure.qgiv.com/for/torlitart/event/2025wildfirereadingebonystewart/
October 14, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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Announcing Torch Magazine's nominations for the O. Henry Prize! Congratulations to the nominees.

“Nosey” by Jennifer Coley
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“Call More Dead” by Jessica Araújo
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October 14, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Welcome to Torch Tuesdays, where we take a trip down memory lane! Today, we revisit Torch 2022 and an excerpt from "Mothering" by Anastacia-Reneé.

If you would like to read more, check out Torch Magazine and the archive online: torchliteraryarts.org/post/june-2022-feature-anastacia-rene%C3%A9
October 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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The time is now. Sustain Torch!

Join the many individual donors who've pledged to support Torch as a Community Impact Member with a monthly or annual donation.

Visit TorchLiteraryArts.org/donate

Become a CIM with as little as $10 per month or $100 annually and receive special benefits.
October 13, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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Today is the day!!!

Shop at BookPeople (in store and online) and 10% of your purchase will go to Torch Literary Arts.

Visit BookPeople.com

10:30 a.m. - Children's Storytime

2:00 p.m. - Torch Reading

Buy any book, gift, toy, anything, and 10% will help Torch amplify Black women writers!

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October 11, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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Torch Day at BookPeople will be
Saturday, October 11th!

When you shop at BookPeople
in person and online, Torch receives 10%.

Torch Day at BookPeople includes:
Storytime with Amanda Johnston
The ABCs of Women's History,
Mama's Home, and I Am Loved.
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October 9, 2025 at 12:07 PM