Well-Read Black Girl Literary Festival

On Oct 28th and 29th, join Well-Read Black Girl (WRBG) for an intentional gathering devoted to storytelling and restoration. Building a community of practice with healing, love, and equity at the forefront in 2022, we plan to reconvene in-person, celebrate creative expression, and share an array of literary experiences from writers across genres. Complete itinerary below. 

 

2022 Well-Read Black Girl Festival, Homecoming: Rest is Resistance

Well-Read Black Girl Festival Kickoff

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28TH @ Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library

Free, RSVP required - click here to register!

Panelists: Authors Alex Elle & Denene Miller in Conversation

 

2022 Festival @ Eaton DC

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29TH @ Eaton DC

The annual Well-Read Black Girl literary festival unites avid readers and writers for two days of storytelling, community building, and groundbreaking conversation. This October we'll gather to discuss the power of rest as resistance. Our opening keynote speaker Tricia Hersey, aka The Nap Bishop, will encourage us to connect to the liberating power of rest, daydreaming, and naps as a foundation for healing.

Her debut book, Rest Is Resistance, is a manifesto for all of us who are sleep deprived, searching for justice, and longing to be liberated from the oppressive grip of Grind Culture.

Attend in person or virtually. Together we will celebrate creative expression, and share an array of literary experiences from writers across genres.

Ticket includes:

  • Focused panels with emerging authors, wellness practitioners, and literary luminaries
  • Networking opportunities with publishing insiders
  • Exclusive WRBG tote with book-ish goodies from partners and friends
  • Closing night cocktails

Opening Keynote: Tricia Hersey

Closing Keynote: Bevy Smith

More panelists to be announced...

We recommend you purchase your in-person tickets early to join us for this immersive day. All ticket sales are final.