IBWALA

As a publishing group, IBWALA solicits, critiques, selects, edits and publishes manuscripts and visual arts in various forms. In addition, aid is offered to literary artists in their quests to prepare works for publication by themselves or others. IBWALA provides visibility, information, education and entertainment through a significant network of professionals and emerging faces. Membership in IBWALA is open to all without regard to ethnicity, race or nationality.

Photos from top left: 30th Anniversary conference book fair at L.A. EXPO Center, "Got Books?" refreshments at St. Elmo Village, and member and artist, Zeal Harris.

All levels of membership include:

• IBWALA's quarterly newsletter, Black Expressions (online and/or hardcopy)
• Free monthly manuscript workshops
• Priority consideration for UCLA Extension Writers Program Scholarship
• Publishing opportunities
• Priority consideration for member submitted manuscrips and visual arts
• Networking conections with those who share similar goals
• Discounts on activities, services and programs hosted by IBWALA