THE BLACK READERS APPRECIATION EVENT
B.R.A.E.Year 5
ONE COMMUNITY. THREE EXPERIENCES. ENDLESS STORIES.
NARRATOR DAY
FREE EBOOKS
FREE EBOOKS
Countdown to B.R.A.E.
OUR
PARTNERS
Working together to uplift Black authors, narrators, publishers, and readers.
B.R.A.E.
Journey
ONE COMMUNITY. BLACK STORIES.
ENDLESS DISCOVERY.
- COMMUNITY
- LITERACY
- REPRESENTATION
- CULTURE
- IMPACT
DIFFERENT
READERS.
BRIGHTER
TOMORROWS.
WELCOME TO YEAR 5 · NOVEMBER 4–8, 2026
The power of Black stories, put into action.
November 4–8, we’re celebrating the power of Black stories through connection, discovery, access, and representation.
LISTEN & CONNECT
Audiobook & Narrator Day
Hear from the voices behind the stories through live conversations, readings, and audiobook offers.
READ & DISCOVER
Free Ebook Celebration
Four days of free ebooks from Black authors. Find a new favorite story—or discover a whole new genre.
Celebrating Black readers. Amplifying Black authors. Building literary community.
Event Submissions
READY TO BE PART OF B.R.A.E. YEAR 5?
Choose the submission type that matches how you’d like to participate.
Submissions are open September 10 through October 17, 2026.
Submissions NOVEMBER 4 Submit an audiobook for our Audiobook & Narrator Day. Audiobook Form One-Day Ebook
Submissions NOVEMBER 5 Submit an ebook for the one-day free promotion. One-Day Form Full Event Ebook
Submissions NOVEMBER 5–8 Submit an ebook for the four-day free celebration. Full Event Form Publisher
Submissions NOVEMBER 5–8 Submit eligible ebooks on behalf of your authors. Publisher Form Narrator
Submissions FOR NARRATORS Interested in participating as a narrator during the audiobook celebration? Narrator Form
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Connect your brand with a community of readers, authors, publishers, and book lovers during B.R.A.E. Year 5.
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