Join the Grand River Poetry Collective and GR-MiFi for an all day affair of community, culture, and creative expression! Through workshops, pop-up performances, interactive discussions, and activities centered around storytelling and narrative justice, we hope to connect and inspire creators from all walks of life. This is a family-friendly event, and families are encouraged to RSVP ... Read more
Join us at Turnstiles, grab a drink and food, and get ready for an over the top night to fully appreciate the romance genre! Our night will begin with some Spicy Bingo hosted by the amazing Heather of Pages and Grapes, followed by a panel of awesome romance writers whom you can ask any question. ... Read more
The Grand River Poetry Collective will gather for a poetry reading and a Q&A at the Wealthy Theatre Annex, where several rooms will be “poetry activated.” Join your host Christine Stephens-Krieger, current Grand Rapids Poet Laureate, and get to know the new poetry collective in town. There’s no fee for entry or joining the collective. ... Read more
We’ll to walk the trails of Burton Woods and hear beautiful poetry by some of our local poets. Poets Include Lynne Schmidt Vincent Moyet Lisa McAllister Meeting Spot We’ll meet by the Jefferson entrance where there is more street parking. Right across from Garfield Park. These trails are not paved and we'll walk the path ... Read more
What better way to celebrate Pride and the GR Lit Fest than with a children’s story hour? And Luz De La Rica is helping us do it in style, too. Stop by Black Dog Used Books & Records before heading downtown for the Pride Festival! Luz De La Rica will begin reading at 11:30. Be ... Read more
GR Lit Fest is excited to Partner with Silent Book Club and Friends of GR Parks to host a Silent Reading event that’s focused on reading outdoors. Come on out to Wilcox Park to enjoy the sunshine and stretch out on the grass with a good book in the company of other readers. RSVP is ... Read more
Space is Limited! Please RSVP: Click Here We’re excited to partner with Scorpion Hearts for a panel of queer authors. We’ll be discussing a sampling of queer experiences in sharing your story and existing within the publishing industry. Authors Include: Vico Black Meika Usher Jenna Weatherwax
Celebrate the close of the GRLitFest with an adult book fair hosted at Speciation Cellars! We’ll be packing Speciation’s lot FULL of local authors’ books for readers to browse and buy. Adult beverages available from Speciation, and delicious food provided by Patty Matters food truck. Featured Authors J. Arens Lindsay Clement Caitlin Cowen Steph CR ... Read more
GR Lit Fest is excited to partner with Silent Book Club and Speciation Cellars to host a silent reading event focused on reading local authors. Come on out to Speciation Cellars to check out the Adult Book Fair full of local authors! Grab a delicious drink or food from the food truck before sitting down ... Read more
GOT A SPOOKY STORY TO SHARE? GR LitFest, in partnership with The Twilight Traveler and Pux Taphouse, presents SPOOKY OPEN MIC NIGHT & BOOK FAIR! Writers are invited to share horror-themed poetry, stories, or excerpts of their work. Stories can be truth or fiction, but must be told within ten minutes. Arrive early to sign ... Read more
Turning Red from all the Pink? GR LitFest, in partnership with Pages & Grapes bookstore featuring Two Crowns, presents DARK ROMANCE GALENTINE’S DAY & BOOK FAIR! Galentine’s Day doesn’t have to be pink and fluffy. Step out for a dark and decadent night with your favorite gals. Sip local wine samples. Craft your own spell jars with Two Crowns. Procure ... Read more
GR Lit Fest, WestMichiganHipHop.com, and Tales from Hip Hop present: Lyric Tree Conscious Hip Hop Lyrics, A Capella, and Read as Poetry A Capella Hip Hop Verses Hip Hop Verse Readings from Classic Conscious Songs Freestyle Raps (Off the Dome Flows) at the End of the Event! With a cappella verses from: Alfie Da Great ... Read more
Join author Georgia Ann Moss as she reads her children’s book Uncle Buddy for a kids’ story hour! About the Book Uncle Buddy is the story of one of the most cherished memories of Georgia’s childhood. This book introduces the world to her family members and the joyous times they had at her Grandmother Mary’s ... Read more
In partnership with House Rules Game Lounge, GR Lit Fest invites you to an out of this world Fantasy and Sci-Fi Night! Come early for a meal, enjoy a panel with guest authors, and stay afterward for board games with friends. Join us for a lively discussion with talented authors as they dive into the ... Read more
The Grand Rapids Game Show Experience with GR Lit Fest A Night of Literary Trivia Like Never Before! This isn’t your average pub trivia night- It’s Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, and Family Feud LIVE with real buzzers, lights, and game show action! From romance to classic lit, from modern dystopian to teen angst, it’s a ... Read more
Author Becca Bielicki will reading her book Banana Goes to Space for a children’s story hour! About the Book Banana Goes to Space is a fun and uplifting story about a determined banana who dreams of going to space. Despite being laughed at and doubted by the other fruits when his first rocket fails, Banana ... Read more
Featured authors for this event include: YOU! GR Lit Fest is excited to partner with Speciation Cellars to host an Author Happy Hour! Join us for a drink and celebrate your love of the written word with your fellow authors. It doesn’t matter if you’re pre-published or published, traditional or indie. This night is for ... Read more
Ms. Z will reading her children’s book When the School Goes Dark for a children’s story hour! About the Book What happens in your classroom when the lights go out and the last custodian locks up for the night? In When the School Goes Dark, Ms. Z invites readers into a whimsical, mysterious world where ... Read more
Who doesn’t like their fictional tales with a hefty side of history? We’re excited to host a compelling Historical Fiction Night at The Lit, a venue rooted in Grand Rapids’ rich literary and cultural heritage. Built in 1887 as a gathering place for a prominent women’s literary society, this historic landmark continues its legacy of ... Read more
In partnership with Books & Mortar, GR Lit Fest invites you to a conversation with authors of young adult fiction! This popular genre offers emotionally intense and often hope-filled stories that appeal to all ages. Attending Authors R.E. Bellesmith Jessica K Foster Melanie Hooyenga Benjamin Kamphuis Authors will have their books available for sale and ... Read more
Author Candi Purdiman will reading her book I Survived Being Afraid of the Dark for a children’s story hour! About the Book Meet Riley, a brave little boy with a big imagination. When the lights go out, his bedroom fills with spooky shadows and mysterious shapes! Riley is convinced there are things lurking in the ... Read more
In partnership with Scorpion Hearts Club, GR Lit Fest invites you to a dynamic panel of queer authors. We’ll be discussing a sampling of queer experiences in sharing your story and existing within the publishing industry. Attending Authors: V.L. Barycz Michelle Kulwicki Vincent Moyet Bethany Tap Authors will have their books available for sale and ... Read more
In partnership with Cellar Bird Books, GR Lit Fest invites you to step into a world of secrets, suspense, and spine-tingling twists at our Mystery Night. How is a mystery story woven? What’s needed to create an entertaining tale of Who-dunnit? And are mystery authors ever concerned about their internet browser history? Join a lineup ... Read more
Cassie Veselovsky will reading her children’s book This is the Lighthouse for a kids’ story hour! Join us for this special, family-friendly event. About the Book Sing, learn, and explore lighthouses with This is the Lighthouse! Written to the familiar tune of Here we go round the Mulberry Bush, this interactive picture book invites young ... Read more
GR Lit Fest, in partnership with Chicago Beef Joint, invites you to a swoon-worthy and sizzling night with our panel of romance authors. After this event, join us for an encore event at 8:30 - The Bookish Burlesque Show! The Evening’s Schedule 6:00-6:30 Spicy Bingo 6:30-7:00 Browse the Books 7:00-8:00 Romance Author Panel 8:00-8:15 Grab ... Read more