Category: Announcements

Time for some changes!

I’ve decided I have to start trying to get over the problems the pandemic caused with my campaigning plans and move forward. No more book reviews here. I’ll be sharing those in my ToiBox newsletter. Moving forward I have to start working on a different plan and recording it here. That’s all for now. Until…… Continue reading Time for some changes!

Virtual Book Fair seeking #authors #artists & #illustrators

I’ve decided I’m done with 2020. Before I completely throw in the towel, I’m going to give my dream one last go. Maybe others will jump on board; then again, it’s 2020 and maybe no one will. I guess I’ll see.   View this post on Instagram   I’m tired of 2020 ruining my life,…… Continue reading Virtual Book Fair seeking #authors #artists & #illustrators

Why Are You Afraid? #blacklivesmatter

I, Toi Thomas, have written and illustrated another children’s book. I actually wrote it two years ago but never illustrated it. I wrote it to help me cope with issues I’ve seen and am experiencing. I’ve always used my writing to help me cope and this was meant for just that. I never had the…… Continue reading Why Are You Afraid? #blacklivesmatter

Looking Back to See Forward

In 2019 I started the process of getting my idea of a book fair out to my local area and began the process of trying to fund it. 2020 will focus on these efforts more so that by 2021 the event will be ready. My vision is to raise funds and interest in the Lit…… Continue reading Looking Back to See Forward

Why #ReadLocal?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSuJHxjdeHQ So today, Carnie and I are sharing a video that explains why we want Read Local to be the theme for the first Lit Carnivale book fair. Hope you take a few minutes to check it out. Also, on Saturday, I celebrated Indie Author Day at the Slover Library in Norfolk, VA. It was…… Continue reading Why #ReadLocal?

Why Lit Carnivale is for you?

Lit Carnivale is for the person who only reads one book a year.  Lit Carnivale is for the person who reads 6 books a month. Lit Carnivale is for library members, bookstore squatters, movie buffs who appreciate source material, bargain shoppers, bookshelf enthusiasts who always know where any book spine will look the best, coffee…… Continue reading Why Lit Carnivale is for you?

Greetings book lovers!

Hi there, This is Carnie the Bookworm and I’m Toi Thomas. Together we’ve decided to attempt a great feat. We want to host a fan-fueled book fair in Hampton Roads, VA, sometime in the near future. Our aim is to build up a book loving community and finance the event through donations, sponsorships, and more.…… Continue reading Greetings book lovers!