Better Together
MEET THE PARTNERS HELPING BLACK STORIES THRIVE.
The BRAE Journey
One community. Three experiences.
Endless stories.
Fill the Shelves
Help us bring books and representation to an underfunded community library.
Audiobook &
Narrator Day
Celebrate the voices behind our stories with live conversations, readings, and audiobook offers.
Free Ebook
Celebration
Four days of free ebooks across genres. Discover new authors and find your next favorite read.
Event Submissions
Ready to be part of B.R.A.E. 2026? Choose the submission form that matches how you'd like to participate. Submissions are open September 10 through October 17, 2026.
Audiobook Submissions
Submit an audiobook for Audiobook Day.
Audiobook Submission FormOne-Day Book Submissions
Submit an ebook for the one-day event.
One-Day Submission FormFull Event Book Submissions
Submit an ebook for the four-day celebration.
Full Event Submission FormPublisher's Ebook Submissions
Submit eligible ebooks on behalf of your authors.
Publisher's Ebook FormNarrator Submissions
Interested in participating as a narrator? Complete the narrator form.
Narrator's FormSTAY CONNECTED
Advertise with B.R.A.E.
Connect your brand with a community of readers, authors, publishers, and book lovers during B.R.A.E. Year 5.
Explore Advertising OpportunitiesContact Us
Many common questions about B.R.A.E., event participation, submissions, and other event details have already been answered.
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Free Ebooks
Discover stories from participating authors and explore the B.R.A.E. collection. Your next favorite read—or listen—might be waiting for you.
Coming Soon
The celebration begins November 4. Check back for free audiobooks and ebooks!