Events

UPCOMING EVENTS

Big things are happening for Tunita James! She’s gearing up for her 2026 Tour and putting the final touches on her third book in the beloved Grace’s Universe series. 🚀✨

Want to bring Tunita’s energy and insight to your next event? She’s now accepting speaking engagements and touring opportunities—don’t miss your chance to be part of her incredible journey!

📩 Reach out at tunitajames@gmail.com to connect or share your event ideas!

PAST EVENTS
The 2025 Tours were amazing! Please check out my Instagram for videos and photos from each stop on the tour.

Please join us for a special event with @rayceenpendarvis on June 11th at @arenastage in Washington, DC. Admission is free to the Pride Night Marketplace, where I’ll be selling and signing my books (4pm), panel discussion (6pm), and art exhibit. Tickets are available for the WE ARE GATHERED noon matinee and 7:30pm evening show. Use promo codes PRIDE and PRIDE20 for special deals! Please visit Rayceen.com for details.

I am THRILLED to announce my 2025 Tour Dates! Each tour stop will feature my books and merchandise inspired by the characters in Grace’s Universe.

I look forward to seeing you on the road! If you’re interested in booking me for a book reading while I’m in your area, please reach out to me at tunitajames@gmail.com.

The 2024 Tours were amazing! Please check out my Instagram for videos and photos from each stop on the tour.

A SPECIAL announcement just in time for the holidays!

Please join me at Greensboro Pride on Sunday, September 22nd, 2024, from 11 am until 6 pm at South Elm Street Downtown. You can learn more at https://greensboropride.org/2024-greensboro-pride-festival/

Please join me at Outer Banks Pride (OBX Pride Fest) at Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo, North Carolina, Saturday, September 14th from 11 am until 5 pm ET. The event is FREE, open to all, and family-friendly. You can learn more and RSVP for the event HERE.

The 2023 Tours were amazing! Please check out my Instagram for videos and photos from each stop on the tour.

SEPTEMBER

During the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference, I spoke on a panel discussing the importance of diversity in children’s books. Watch the discussion below:

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On Monday, September 18th, I joined DJ B Sounds on Richmond, VA’s the Dinner Plate. Listen HERE beginning at the 20 minute mark.

The Jamir Smith Show Podcast

JULY

July 16 | Richmond Black Pride | 2-7 pm ET 1407 Sherwood Ave, Richmond, VA

July 15 | Richmond Black Pride | 11-4 pm ET | 403 N. 3rd St, Richmond, VA 23219

July 5-9 | The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries | Atlanta, GA

JUNE

June 24 | Salisbury Pride | 11-9 pm ET | Downtown Salisbury

June 10 | Family Pride in Catonsville, MD | 2-6 pm ET |

MAY

May 27 | DC Black Pride Community Exhibition Hall | 10-8 pm ET | Hotel Renaissance 7th St NW, Washington, DC

May 26 | DC Black Pride Community Exhibition Hall | 5-9 pm ET | Hotel Renaissance 7th St NW, Washington, DC

May 20 | Charles County Pride | 12 to 8 pm ET

MARCH

March 6, 2023: Team Rayceen Interview is LIVE on YouTube. Click the 🔗 below to be one of the first to watch!
youtu.be/uA-l3ClYM-o

FEBRUARY

February 17-21, 2023: Creating Change Conference in San Francisco, CA in Exhibit Hall behind registration desk

February 19: Watch my interview with the Bulldagger Chronicles HERE

Email Tunita James at tunitajames@gmail.com to schedule her for book signings, interviews, and speaking events!

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