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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 18/11/2025

Our Giving Tuesday platform is officially open! Your early gift helps us continue supporting writers of the African Diaspora. Please visit mtyc.co/imekxf & give today!

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 17/11/2025

Join us in St. Louis for Kimbilio's St. Louis Reading Series! ✨ We’re thrilled to celebrate Kimbilio Fellows and authors Lauren Morrow and Rickey Fayne at Left Bank Books on Wednesday, November 24th at 6:30 PM. Link: www.left-bank.com/event/kimbil...

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 02/11/2025

Join us in St. Louis for Kimbilio's St. Louis Reading Series! ✨ We’re thrilled to celebrate Kimbilio Fellows and authors Angela Flournoy and Denne Michele Norris at Left Bank Books on Wednesday, November 6 at 6:30 PM. 📍 Left Bank Books, 399 N. Euclid Ave, St. Louis 🗓 Wednesday, Nov 6, 6:30 PM CT

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 31/10/2025

For our Friday read, we're diving into Lauren Morrow's author page, where she talks about the importance of feedback in her writing process. Check out the rest of the author page here: kimbiliofiction.com/lauren-morro...

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 24/10/2025

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 22/10/2025

Time for a mid-day writing break! Check out our author page with Lauren Morrow for some candid discussions about using humor in our stories. Link: kimbiliofiction.com/lauren-morro...

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 20/10/2025

A Kimbilio Fellowship is a different experience for Black writers... in a good way. 2025 Fellow Melissa Watkins describes how a Kimbilio retreat stands out. Kimbilio's St. Louis Reading Series begins in a few weeks, IRL and on Zoom. kimbiliofiction.com/kimbilio-rea...

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 18/10/2025

Need some weekend writing inspiration? Read our recent author page with Lauren Morrow! kimbiliofiction.com/lauren-morro... Come hear Lauren read at Left Bank Books as part of the Kimbilio Reading series Nov 24th!

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 16/10/2025

TONIGHT: Join Kimbilio October 16th for a live reading with Allegra Solomon, Jacinda Townsend, and Arriel Vinson. Zoom registration is required. zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 10/10/2025

We are excited to announce that Dr. Donnetrice Allison is the recipient of the 2025 National Fiction Prize! The Kimbilio National Fiction Prize is a collaborative project with Four Way Books. Dr. Allison’s book, A Mother’s Truth, will be published by Four Way Books in 2027!

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 10/10/2025

NEXT WEEK: Join Kimbilio October 16th for a live reading with Allegra Solomon, Jacinda Townsend, and Arriel Vinson. Zoom registration is required. zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 09/10/2025

Today is DAF Day! Support Kimbilio here: app.dafday.com/donate/org_1...

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 08/10/2025

DAF Day is tomorrow! Support Kimbilio here: app.dafday.com/donate/org_1...

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 08/10/2025

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 03/10/2025

Support Kimbilio this Donor Advised Fund Day: app.dafday.com/donate/org_1...

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 01/10/2025

We’re back! Join Kimbilio October 16th for a live reading with Allegra Solomon, Jacinda Townsend, and Arriel Vinson. Zoom registration is required. zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 26/09/2025

Kimbilio Fellows Angela Flournoy and Denne Michelle Norris will be reading at Left Bank Books in St. Louis Thursday November 6th at 6:30 pm CST. www.left-bank.com/event/kimbil...

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 22/09/2025

2023 Kimbilio Fellow Nikesha Elise Williams's Seven Daughters of Dupree (Simon & Schuster, 2026) is a sweeping multi-generational epic following seven generations of Dupree women. Preorder here:

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 17/09/2025

Kimbilio Fellow Lauren Morrow Little Movements is a novel about self-discovery, about what we must endure—or let go of—in order to realize our dreams. www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/771519...

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Trigger Warning | Graywolf Press

She’d gotten no trigger warning. And her entire life, she wanted to scream now, had deserved a trigger warning.

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 15/09/2025

Kimbilio faculty Jacinda Townsend's new book Trigger Warning is a novel about the durational aftermath of anti-Black police violence. Link to order here:

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Trigger Warning | Graywolf Press

She’d gotten no trigger warning. And her entire life, she wanted to scream now, had deserved a trigger warning.

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 28/08/2025

If you haven’t given yet for Give 8/28, here’s your chance! Support us on Give 8/28. www.give828.org/story/2025ki...

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 28/08/2025

Kimbilio wouldn’t exist without you and your support. Give today for Give 8/28 Day, the only national day of giving in support of Black-led and Black-serving organizations. www.give828.org/story/2025ki...

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 27/08/2025

Kimbilio Fellows are reshaping literature, publishing award-winning books and building our legacy of storytelling. But it all starts with something simple and powerful: a deep welcome. 💛 Help us continue to be a community for writers of the African diaspora. www.give828.org/story/2025ki...

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 26/08/2025

Since 2013, Kimbilio has nurtured a vibrant community of Black fiction writers. Programs include: ✍🏾 The Kimbilio Fellowship & Retreat 📚 The National Fiction Prize (with Four Way Books) 🎤 The Kimbilio Reading Series 🤝 Mentorship & career support for emerging authors www.give828.org/story/2025ki...

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 28/07/2025

Mark your calendar for August 28th! Kimbilio is participating in our third Give 8/28, the only national day of giving focused on Black led organizations. Let’s support writers of the African Diaspora!

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Support Kimbilio Give 8/28 2025! on Give 828

Kimbilio is growing! Give 8/28 donations support both current programming and our new initiatives!

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Charles Stephens @charlesdotsteph.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Special thanks to @kimbiliofiction.com for this incredible opportunity and supporting my writing. Looking forward to this journey.

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 14/05/2025

Less than 24 hours left until The Kimbilio National Fiction Prize closes! We look forward to reading your work. Here's the link to submit: kimbiliosubmissions.submittable.com/submit

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 12/05/2025

Final week to submit your manuscript for The Kimbilio National Fiction Prize! We can't wait to read your story. The winning manuscript, chosen by Jacinda Townsend, will be published in partnership with Four Way Books! Send your manuscript here: kimbiliosubmissions.submittable.com/submit

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 08/05/2025

There's just a few hours left in GIVE STL Day. Thank you so much to all who have donated so far. Can you help Kimbilio get on the leaderboards and unlock more support? Support KIMBILIO GIVE STL DAY 2025 on Mightycause. www.givestlday.org/story/Kimbil...

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Support KIMBILIO GIVE STL DAY 2025 on Mightycause

Kimbilio is ready to grow! Your Giving Tuesday donations support initiatives on the road ahead.

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 08/05/2025

POWER HOUR STARTS NOW! Help Kimbilio unlock matching grants of up to $20,000. Every donation helps us get closer to our goal. Please give at: www.givestlday.org/story/Kimbil...

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 08/05/2025

Today’s the day! Donate to Kimbilio for Give STL Day 2025. We will be power-houring between noon and 1 CDT - any donations during this time will help us unlock big prizes. Please give via www.givestlday.org/story/Kimbil...

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 07/05/2025

Calling all Kimbies and supporters: Give STL Day starts in less than 24 hours! If you are planning to give, aim for the noon hour CDT. www.givestlday.org/story/Kimbil...

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 07/05/2025

Just 10 days left for The Kimbilio National Fiction Prize! Get your manuscript submitted today. This year, award-winning author Jacinda Townsend will chose the winning manuscript. Here is the link to submit: kimbiliosubmissions.submittable.com/submit

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 05/05/2025

Mark your calendars! GIVE STL Day is THIS THURSDAY! Even the smallest gifts help Kimbilio compete for big prizes: www.givestlday.org/story/Kimbil... fiction

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 01/05/2025

We’re so excited - Give STL Day is just one week away! If you are planning to give, please aim for the noon hour CDT. Go here to donate: www.givestlday.org/story/Kimbil...

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 29/04/2025

Applications close in just 3 weeks for The Kimbilio National Fiction Prize! Do not miss this opportunity to have your manuscript published in partnership with Four Way Books. Apply today: kimbiliosubmissions.submittable.com/submit

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 23/04/2025

Early Giving is now open. Support Kimbilio on May 8th, Give STL Day: www.givestlday.org/organization...

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 22/04/2025

Support Kimbilio on May 8th to make Kimbilio’s Give STL Day a success! Here’s the link to learn more: www.givestlday.org/organization...

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 14/04/2025

The Kimbilio National Fiction Prize is now open for submissions with winning manuscripts selected by award winning author Jacinda Townsend. Deadline: May 15th. Apply now:

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 01/04/2025

Calling all diasporic African writers! The Kimbilio National Fiction Prize is now open for submissions. Manuscripts will be selected by award winning author Jacinda Townsend. Deadline: May 15th. Apply now: kimbiliosubmissions.submittable.com/submit

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 19/03/2025

Applications open! The Kimbilio National Fiction Prize uplifts the best in contemporary fiction from writers of the African Diaspora. The winning manuscript—chosen by Jacinda Townsend—will be published in Spring 2027. Deadline: May 15th. Apply:

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 15/03/2025

Kimbilio Fiction Fellowship 2025 application closes at midnight. If you’ve been waiting, now’s the time to submit! Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. ⏳ Deadline: TODAY 🔗 Apply now: kimbiliofiction.com/application-season-page Tag a last-minute writer! 🖤✍🏾 #WritingResidency #CreativeWriting

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APPLICATION SEASON PAGE - Kimbilio for Black Fiction

Applications are open through March 15

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 13/03/2025

Applications for the Kimbilio Fiction Fellowship close in just two days. Don’t miss this opportunity to attend our summer retreat and join our powerful writing community. ⏰ Deadline: March 15 🔗 Apply now: kimbiliofiction.com/application-season-page #CreativeWriting #WritingOpportunities

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 11/03/2025

If you're a fiction writer from the African diaspora serious about your craft, now is the time to apply for the 2025 Kimbilio Fiction Fellowship! ⏳ Deadline: This Friday, March 15! 🔗 Apply here: kimbiliofiction.com/application-season-page

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APPLICATION SEASON PAGE - Kimbilio for Black Fiction

Applications are open through March 15

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Kimbilio @kimbiliofiction.com · 04/03/2025

Kimbilio Fiction is accepting applications for its 2025 Fellowship! Get access to an intensive summer retreat, workshops, and a network of fiction writers of the African Diaspora. 📍 Deadline: March 15—don’t wait! 🔗 Apply today: kimbiliofiction.com/application-season-page #Kimbilio #CreativeWriting

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