Black Ink is Charleston’s African American Book Festival. It is a project of the Charleston Friends of the Library, a nonprofit organization. The festival's purpose is to support Black writers, especially from South Carolina, by creating a space for them to share their work, discuss their craft, and expose readers of all ages to the great variety of African American authors in the area.

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Black Ink Book Festival's goal is to promote public awareness of the importance of African American contributions to American literature and public conversation. Authors will present fiction, poetry, nonfiction, memoirs, self-help, and spiritual offerings. First-time attendees are awed by the crowd, the professionalism, and the art forms practiced in our area. The festival aims for exposure, celebrating writing as an art form, and creating an opportunity for authors to network, recruit readers, and be recognized as valued members of the community. The keynote address aims for inspiration, timely social commentary, a broadening of perspectives, and a bringing together of a diverse array of people.

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