There’s a lot going on this weekend! This blog entry can be your one stop to find out everything essential! Programs will also be available for free at the library during the event.
WHAT’S GOING ON WHEN?
Friday, October 26
At the Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.:
6 PM · Main Reading Room · Featured Readers: Sarah Carson and Jonah Mixon-Webster
Followed by a book signing and light reception.
At Totem Books, 620 W. Court St.:
8 PM · Open-Mic Night, emceed by Nic Custer
Refreshments available.
Saturday, October 27
At the Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.
10 AM – 11 PM · Room 204: Workshop: The Practice of Creative Writing with Sarah Carson
10 AM – 4 PM · Main Reading Room: Panel Discussions. Conversations with local experts on reading, writing, and publishing.
10 AM – 5 PM · 2nd Floor Hallway: Book Fair. Local and regional authors and published share information and sell books and journals.
11 AM – 4:30 PM · Room 205: Author Reading Room. Local and regional writers share their work.
2 PM · Main Reading Room · Featured Reader: Dr. Stephanie Carpenter
Followed by a book signing..
6 PM · Main Reading Room · Featured Readers: Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha and Anna Clark. Followed by a book signing and light reception.
For more details on each individual event, please visit our schedule.
WHAT ABOUT MONEY?
The Flint Literary Festival is free to attend.
However, many authors, publishers, and vendors will be selling books and other materials at the festival. They may not accept payment by credit or debit, and there is no ATM service in the Flint Cultural Center. Please ensure that you bring enough cash for any purchases you may wish to make at the festival.
WHAT ABOUT FOOD?
Food and drink is available for purchase at Palette Cafe in the Flint Institute of the Arts, just next door to the library.
IS IT OKAY IF I POST PICTURES ON THE FESTIVAL ON SOCIAL MEDIA?
Yes, please do, and tag us with the hashtag #FlintLitFest #2018
WHO PLANNED THIS EVENT?
The Flint Literary Festival is a partnership between East Village Magazine, the Flint Public Library, Gothic Funk Press, and the University of Michigan — Flint English Department.
The Flint Literary Festival Planning Committee consists of Bob Campbell, Sarah Carson, Connor Coyne, Katie Curnow, Traci Currie, Dezha Peterson, James Schirmer, and Jan Worth Nelson.
ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS?
Email Connor Coyne: connor@connorcoyne.com