Compositions of Black Joy
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Pre-order the paperback edition of COBJ in time for its June 2025 release!

Compositions of Black Joy
  • Home
  • About the Book
  • Vision & Impact
  • Core Values
  • Order COBJ
  • Wholesale/Bulk Orders
  • Meet Tieshka
  • Book Tieshka
  • COBJ Events
  • Keepers of Juneteenth Joy
  • Press and Media
  • Let's Stay Connected
  • Donate

Upcoming Events and Appearances

Here's where you'll find info on Tieshka's schedule of upcoming appearances and events. 

5/12/2025

Cities on the Page: A Reading with Sue Landers & Tieshka Smith

5:30

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7pm

Roxborough Library, 6245 Ridge Avenue

5/12/2025

Cities on the Page: A Reading with Sue Landers & Tieshka Smith

5:30

-

7pm

Roxborough Library, 6245 Ridge Avenue

5/18/2025

ArtistsU workshop event (private)

5/18/2025

ArtistsU workshop event (private)

6/14/2025

19th annual Philadelphia Juneteenth Festival in Germantown

12:00 pm

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7:00 pm

6300 block of Germantown Avenue

6/14/2025

19th annual Philadelphia Juneteenth Festival in Germantown

12:00 pm

-

7:00 pm

6300 block of Germantown Avenue

8/9/2025

LiteracyNation Indie Author Bookfest 2025

TBD

PA Convention Center, 12th Street Entrance

8/9/2025

LiteracyNation Indie Author Bookfest 2025

TBD

PA Convention Center, 12th Street Entrance

10/23-25/2025

National Black Book Festival, Houston TX

10/23-25/2025

National Black Book Festival, Houston TX

COBJ Signature Events (coming soon)

Coffee & COBJ (fall 2025)

Cocktails & COBJ (late summer 2025)

Cocktails & COBJ (late summer 2025)

Brewed for connection. Rooted in joy.
Coffee & COBJ is an intimate gathering where creative minds meet over coffee to explore culture, storytelling, and the joy of building something meaningful—together.

Cocktails & COBJ (late summer 2025)

Cocktails & COBJ (late summer 2025)

Cocktails & COBJ (late summer 2025)

Where every sip tells a story—and every story builds community.
Cocktails & COBJ is a spirited gathering that celebrates the legacy of Juneteenth through bold conversations, Black joy, and drinks crafted with flavors like hibiscus, watermelon, and strawberry. Come thirsty for connection, leave nourished by culture.

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