Just a quick reminder that our Voices of the Middle West literary festival is coming up on Saturday, March 12th! Here are some of the highlights:

– Keynote from Ross Gay, finalist for the 2015 National Book Award
– All day bookfair with over 40 presses from the region
– Open Mic Event
– FREE to the public

We also have some wonderful panels on subjects such as: Storytelling as Community, Personal Histories: Where Memoir and Fiction Meet, Publishing Panel: Unheard Voices, and Local Color: Is there a Midwestern Character?

Finally, don’t miss the kickoff event: On Friday, March 11th, at 7PM, Literati bookstore is hosting authors from the Voices festival for a reading event that is FREE and open to the public. However, space will be limited so arrive early in order to secure a spot! Find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/198047517213305/

How to Attend
When: March 12th from 10AM to 6:30PM (keynote speaker at 5PM)
Where: East Quad at the University of Michigan (701 E University Ave, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109)
Parking: Metered street parking or parking available in parking garages nearby (Forest/Church street parking structure)
Price: FREE!

For more information, visit the Voices Lit Fest page and our Facebook event