American Writers Festival 2026
Organized by Chicago Public Library
A free literary event co-presented by the American Writers Museum and Chicago Public Library, featuring in-depth conversations with diverse writers from across genres and...
- Dates
- Jun 6-7, 2026
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Deadline
- -
- Attendees
- 2,000
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About this conference
A free literary event co-presented by the American Writers Museum and Chicago Public Library, featuring in-depth conversations with diverse writers from across genres and backgrounds. It aims to celebrate the power of the written word and showcase writers' contributions to American history, culture, and daily life. The festival will include panels and topics ranging from novels and memoirs to screenwriting, comedy, horror, and journalism. Attendees can engage in writing workshops, literary crafts, and storytimes for all ages. Books by participating authors will be available for purchase and signing.
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Individual and corporate sponsors receive recognition, special opportunities in the museum, and association with the nation’s only museum celebrating American writers. Sponsors may be recognized in the following ways: company’s name and logo on screens and signage, publicity directed to AWM’s audience (26,000 email subscribers and social media), private meeting area, free museum admission for employees and guests, links between websites, hospitality benefits (free event tickets, private event discounts), verbal recognition during sponsored event. Sponsorship levels start at $5,000.
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