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Omaha Lit Fest

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What’s Happening?

The return of Omaha Lit Fest!

The main event features a day of panels, readings, and talks with featured authors of both local and national profile, hosted at the event space of Highlander Omaha. Plus, a community fair, food trucks, and book signings all day!

Featured authors include Jennine Capó Crucet, Kwame Dawes, Ángel García, Amina Gautier, Lydia Kang, Ilana Masad, Sarah McKinstry-Brown, Jennie Melamed, Kassandra Montag, Timothy Schaffert, Carson Vaughan, and Aisha Sharif! The event will be emceed by Todd Robinson.

The Bookworm will be on hand as our official bookseller and will offer for sale the works of our featured authors.

We'd also like to thank our generous sponsors: Omaha Public Library, Humanities Nebraska, Nebraska Cultural Endowment, Omaha Magazine, Wayne State College, Metro Community College Institute for Cultural Connections, Metro Community College Creative Writing Program, Michael and Laura Alley, Heather Lundine, Rahl Foundation, Pageturners Lounge, Dave & Seraphim Mullins, Dundee Book Company, and The Bookworm!

The return of Omaha Lit Fest!

The main event features a day of panels, readings, and talks with featured authors of both local and national profile, hosted at the event space of Highlander Omaha. Plus, a community fair, food trucks, and book signings all day!

Featured authors include Jennine Capó Crucet, Kwame Dawes, Ángel García, Amina Gautier, Lydia Kang, Ilana Masad, Sarah McKinstry-Brown, Jennie Melamed, Kassandra Montag, Timothy Schaffert, Carson Vaughan, and Aisha Sharif! The event will be emceed by Todd Robinson.

The Bookworm will be on hand as our official bookseller and will offer for sale the works of our featured authors.

We'd also like to thank our generous sponsors: Omaha Public Library, Humanities Nebraska, Nebraska Cultural Endowment, Omaha Magazine, Wayne State College, Metro Community College Institute for Cultural Connections, Metro Community College Creative Writing Program, Michael and Laura Alley, Heather Lundine, Rahl Foundation, Pageturners Lounge, Dave & Seraphim Mullins, Dundee Book Company, and The Bookworm!

When & Where
Sep 14, 2019, 5:00am to 12:00pm Timezone: CDT
Free


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