Events


February 17, 2024
Putting it All Together: Creating Books for Young Readers
Katura Hudson moderates this panel about the author and illustrator creative process, developing your craft, and how to break into and succeed in the industry. The panel is part of Writing Our Future: A Celebration of Black Children’s Literature hosted by Just Us Books Saturday, February 17, 2024, 12 - 2:30 pm at the Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Ave., Montclair, NJ.


December 10, 2020
25 Days of Buying Black
Author-illustrator Rashad Malik Davis is celebrating Black entrepreneurs in a new IG Live series called 25 Days of Buying Black. Katura joins to talk about the creative process, favorite books, and supporting Black-owned businesses. Virtual

June 4, 2020
Getting to Know Your Character Workshop
Katura Hudson and agent Kelly Dysterhouse offer critiques to workshop participants following the 4-week character intensive. Virtual

May 16, 2020
Secure The Seat Writers Retreat
Katura Hudson and Karen Fleshman discuss getting started and succeeding in children's publishing, as part of this two-day writers workshop presented by Minda Harts, author of The Memo. Virtual

March 14, 2020
Highlights Foundation Diversity Fellowship
Katura Hudson joins the business of publishing panel for the Diversity Fellowship, a 24-month professional development and mentorship program for Indigenous and People of Color writers and artists pursuing publication in the kidlit industry. Virtual

November 3, 2019
Well-Read Black Girl Family Day
Katura Hudson will be among the featured authors at the Well-Read Black Girl Family Day, being held at the Weeksville Heritage Center in Brooklyn. The event is free and open to the public.

February 3, 2018
26th Annual African American Children's Book Fair
Katura Hudson will be a featured author at the 26th Annual African American Children's Book Fair. The event will be held Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, 1-4 pm a the Community College of Philadelphia. It's free and open to the public.

December 9, 2017
Weeksville Holiday Pop-Up
Weeksville's third annual Holiday Pop-Up Shop will feature nearly three dozen small and Black-owned businesses.

June 9, 2017
Maplewood South Orange Book Festival
Two-day (June 9-10) festival for book lovers of all ages, with a closing keynote by Caldecott winning artist/author Javaka Steptoe.

April 9, 2017, 1-4 pm
"It Takes a Village" Book Fair
​Celebrate diversity in children's books with an interactive program and a mini-bookfair featuring Just Us Books and Marimba Books. Montclair History Center, 108 Orange Road, Montclair. Free admission

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