Upcoming Events

2026

The following events are podcasts, in-person events and book club guest appearances.
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January 23, 2026

Friday, 6:30 p.m.
That's Novel Books: Author Malika J. Stevely

Join me for an intimate conversation at That’s Novel Books as we dive into the behind-the-scenes world of bringing an audiobook to life!

Expect honest insights, a cozy atmosphere, and light refreshments as we walk through the creative process together.

Registration is $10 per person and includes light refreshments. Space is limited.

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Past Events

Thats Novel Books: The Secrets of Publishing November 7, 2025 Join @thatsnovelbooks for a free panel discussion featuring five Charlotte authors as they share their unique publishing journeys. Learn firsthand about traditional, hybrid, and self-publishing and the pros and cons of each path! Only 25 seats are available! Registration is required. Registrants who need to cancel are encouraged to do so in advance to allow for others on the waitlist to attend.	Meet the Author Publishers Panel September 27, 2025 Join us for a Publisher's Panel featuring some of North Carolina's renowned authors as they share their writing journeys and discuss the experiences they encountered during the publishing process. Participants will have the opportunity to purchase a book from the authors after the discussion. Light snacks will be available while supplies last.	Literary Guild September Discussion - Song of Redemption September 29, 2025 We invite all reading enthusiasts to join or rejoin the FMBC Literary Guild! We meet every fourth Monday of the month via Zoom at 6:30 PM. Connect with fellow book lovers for engaging discussions, explore various genres, share your favorite reads, and discover new stories together!	Reeder Memorial Baptist Church Event - Graphic July 12, 2025 Join us for an inspiring discussion of reflection, history, and empowerment. Award-winning author, Malika J. Stevely will share powerful insights and themes within her debut novel, Song of Redemption. Amid our current climate and the attempted erasure of history this special event is designed to encourage the fellowship of bibliophiles, teachers, students, and anyone open to learning fresh perspectives and how history.	National Book Club Conference August 1 - 3, 2025 The Westin Buckhead Atlanta Join us for the National Book Club Conference at The Westin Buckhead Atlanta from August 1. to 3. Engage with fellow book lovers, discover new authors, and celebrate the joy of reading!
Charlotte African American Book Festival June 21, 2025 Join Malika and other local authors as they present fiction, poetry, nonfiction, memoirs, self-help, and spiritual offerings. Enjoy workshops, speakers, giveaways, and more! Great for: book lovers, teachers, scholars, book clubs, literary agents, kids and youth, authors, and aspiring authors This event is FREE and open to the public.	Silent Book Club Matthews May Meeting May 28, 2025 Historic Reid House This month, Silent Book Club Matthews is excited to meet at the Historic Reid House! With plenty of seating inside and out, there's a cozy spot for everyone. They are thrilled to welcome award-winning author Malika J. Stevely! Bring your book, questions, and imagination to this free event.	Horizons Author Lounge Podcast May 5, 2025 Join us live, Monday, May 5 for great conversation about writing, current and upcoming projects, and topics affecting authors in today's literary climate.	Women's New Perspective May 3, 2025 In-Person: Friendship Missionary Baptist Church - 3400 Beatties Ford Rd. Charlotte, NC or Zoom Join us for an inspiring afternoon of reflection, connection, and empowerment. This special event is designed to encourage women to embrace fresh perspectives in life, faith, and purpose. You do not need to have read the book to attend. All are welcome—come as you are!	Meet the Author: Malika Stevely March 22, 2025 University City Regional Library Join us for a celebration of Women's History Month featuring Carolina author, Malika J. Stevely. In this engaging discussion, Malika will share insights about her debut novel, Song of Redemption while taking a historical dive into feminism and the parallels to the modern woman. Guests do not have to have read the book to participate.
Resilient Life Podcast June 20, 2024 Breaking Into The Book Industry: Lessons From Author Malika's Journey In this inspiring episode, I, Malika J. Stevely, a celebrated author who has successfully navigated the turbulent waters of the book industry, will share my incredible journey from passionate writer to published author, offering invaluable insights and practical advice along the way.	South Park Regional Library June 18, 2024 7015 Carnegie Blvd Charlotte N.C. 28211 Join us at the South Park Regionals' first Juneteenth Festival and meet the author Malika J. Stevely!	BROOKLYN TO BROWNE'S FERRY May 19 - 20, 2024 BROOKLYN TO BROWNE'S FERRY: THE STORY OF GRACE A.M.E. ZION CHURCH AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD IT NOW CALLS HOME Join us for an enlightening journey from Brooklyn to Browne's Ferry as we delve into the rich history of Grace A.M.E. Zion Church and its vibrant neighborhood!	Friendship Missionary Baptist Church April 06, 2024 Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Women's New Perspective Ministry Meeting Discusses Song of Redemption by Malika J. Stevely Come and be a part of the Women's New Perspective Ministry Meeting at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church! Exploring the inspiring pages of "Song of Redemption" by Malika J. Stevely together.	SouthPark Regional Library’sBlack Owned Business Showcase Febuary 4, 2024 7015 Carnegie Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28211 Join Malika J. Stevely alongside accomplished African American authors and illustrators from Charlotte for an empowering afternoon filled with valuable experiences and insights into the world of writing and publishing.

Horizon's Author Lounge Interview November 20, 2023	The 2023 National Black Book Festival October 27 - 28, 2023	Camp North End Book Scoot #2 September 16, 2023 That's Novel Books (in Hygge near Mount) Meet Malika J. Stevely and other Charlotte authors at Camp Northend's "Book Scoot!" Win prizes and purchase a signed copy of Song of Redemption while picking up a drink or pastry inspired by the historical novel.	Virtual Book Club Discussion September 11, 2023	His and Her Stories Made History Book Club Aug 1, 2023 Ms. Stevely will share the inspiration and journey it took her to write Song of Redemption. Available copies will be on-site for purchase. Snacks will be provided. Whether you have read the book, join us for an interactive discussion and hard-hitting topics.
Illuminate Grow 2023 July 8, 2023 Holiday Inn University Place An unforgettable evening showcasing authors, publishers, bookstores, graphic illustrators, and photographers within the Charlotte region.	Camp North End Book Scoot April 15, 2023 Meet Malika J. Stevely and other Charlotte authors at Camp Northend's "Book Scoot!" Win prizes and purchase a signed copy of Song of Redemption while picking up a drink or pastry inspired by the historical novel.	In-Person Book Club Discussion January 15, 2023	Black History Month Celebration February 13, 2023

Baldwin & Co. Coffee & Bookstore December 10, 2022 Meet and greet with author, Malika J. Stevely. Stay for fun, smiles, and of course, books!	Charlotte Readers Book Club November 20, 2022 That's Novel Books (Inside Hygge at Camp North End) Join us for a discussion with authors Malika Stevely (Song of Redemption) and Pamela Grundy (Legacy: Three Centuries of Black History in Charlotte, North Carolina). Moderated by Landis Wade and Dr. Mark West. You don't need to read the book to attend; just come and enjoy good conversation around good books.	Virtual Book Discussion October 16, 2022	Book Discussion and Signing October 8, 2022 Song of Redemption: A Cultural Discussion from a Black Male Perspective. Moderated by upcoming podcast hosts, Joey Anderson and author Kevin Gantt 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Register now!	Meet the Author October 1, 2022
Virtual Book Club Discussion September 23, 2022	Charlotte Readers Podcast August 30, 2022 Listen to episode 305 to hear an excerpt and the inspiration behind Song of Redemption (1:28:18). Listen to future episodes on iHeart Radio, Spotify, and more.

Upcoming Events

2026

January 23, 2026

Past Events

Thats Novel Books: The Secrets of Publishing

Meet the Author Publishers Panel

Literary Guild September Discussion - Song of Redemption

Reeder Memorial Baptist Church Event - Graphic

National Book Club Conference

August 1 - 3, 2025 The Westin Buckhead Atlanta Join us for the National Book Club Conference at The Westin Buckhead Atlanta from August 1. to 3. Engage with fellow book lovers, discover new authors, and celebrate the joy of reading!

Charlotte African American Book Festival

Silent Book Club Matthews May Meeting

Horizons Author Lounge Podcast

May 5, 2025 Join us live, Monday, May 5 for great conversation about writing, current and upcoming projects, and topics affecting authors in today's literary climate.

Women's New Perspective

Meet the Author: Malika Stevely

Resilient Life Podcast

South Park Regional Library

June 18, 2024 7015 Carnegie Blvd Charlotte N.C. 28211 Join us at the South Park Regionals' first Juneteenth Festival and meet the author Malika J. Stevely!

BROOKLYN TO BROWNE'S FERRY

May 19 - 20, 2024 BROOKLYN TO BROWNE'S FERRY: THE STORY OF GRACE A.M.E. ZION CHURCH AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD IT NOW CALLS HOME Join us for an enlightening journey from Brooklyn to Browne's Ferry as we delve into the rich history of Grace A.M.E. Zion Church and its vibrant neighborhood!

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

SouthPark Regional Library’sBlack Owned Business Showcase

Febuary 4, 2024 7015 Carnegie Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28211 Join Malika J. Stevely alongside accomplished African American authors and illustrators from Charlotte for an empowering afternoon filled with valuable experiences and insights into the world of writing and publishing.

Horizon's Author Lounge Interview

November 20, 2023

The 2023 National Black Book Festival

October 27 - 28, 2023

Camp North End Book Scoot #2

September 16, 2023 That's Novel Books (in Hygge near Mount) ​Meet Malika J. Stevely and other Charlotte authors at Camp Northend's "Book Scoot!" Win prizes and purchase a signed copy of Song of Redemption while picking up a drink or pastry inspired by the historical novel.

Virtual Book Club Discussion

September 11, 2023

His and Her Stories Made History Book Club

Aug 1, 2023 Ms. Stevely will share the inspiration and journey it took her to write Song of Redemption. Available copies will be on-site for purchase. Snacks will be provided. Whether you have read the book, join us for an interactive discussion and hard-hitting topics.

Illuminate Grow 2023

July 8, 2023 Holiday Inn University Place An unforgettable evening showcasing authors, publishers, bookstores, graphic illustrators, and photographers within the Charlotte region.

Camp North End Book Scoot

April 15, 2023 Meet Malika J. Stevely and other Charlotte authors at Camp Northend's "Book Scoot!" Win prizes and purchase a signed copy of Song of Redemption while picking up a drink or pastry inspired by the historical novel.

In-Person Book Club Discussion

January 15, 2023

Black History Month Celebration

February 13, 2023

Baldwin & Co. Coffee & Bookstore

December 10, 2022 Meet and greet with author, Malika J. Stevely. Stay for fun, smiles, and of course, books!

Charlotte Readers Book Club

Virtual Book Discussion

October 16, 2022

Book Discussion and Signing

October 8, 2022 Song of Redemption: A Cultural Discussion from a Black Male Perspective. Moderated by upcoming podcast hosts, Joey Anderson and author Kevin Gantt 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Register now!

Meet the Author

October 1, 2022

Virtual Book Club Discussion

September 23, 2022

Charlotte Readers Podcast

August 30, 2022 Listen to episode 305 to hear an excerpt and the inspiration behind Song of Redemption (1:28:18). Listen to future episodes on iHeart Radio, Spotify, and more.

September 16, 2023 That's Novel Books (in Hygge near Mount) Meet Malika J. Stevely and other Charlotte authors at Camp Northend's "Book Scoot!" Win prizes and purchase a signed copy of Song of Redemption while picking up a drink or pastry inspired by the historical novel.