Howl of the Hearts Poetry Contest
Submit a poem to the Howl of the Hearts poetry contest! In celebration of Fort Collins Book Fest and in anticipation of to National Poetry Month, we're celebrating the creativity […]
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Submit a poem to the Howl of the Hearts poetry contest! In celebration of Fort Collins Book Fest and in anticipation of to National Poetry Month, we're celebrating the creativity […]
Writer and teacher Uma Krishnaswami, author of many books for young readers, will talk about her writing journey, what it takes to build a writing life, and why children are […]
Have you ever remembered an event one way, only for your friend to remember it totally differently? You each have a unique point-of-view! Explore how you can tell the same […]
For our young writers ages 8-12. Have you ever remembered an event one way, only for your friend to remember it totally differently? You each have a unique point-of-view! Explore […]
Love a good story? Ready to sit back and enjoy some literature? Local writers will join us at Authors of the Hour to read from their literary works! Feeling brave? […]
Comics and graphic novels can be powerful catalysts for change. Author and artist R. Alan Brooks will chat with Fort Collins Comic Con founder Nick Armstrong about storytelling through these […]
This workshop will feature the words, memories, and features of a landscape you know best: home! We will experiment with creative nonfiction writing elements and strategies as we explore the […]
Hear from beloved local author Laura Pritchett! She will be celebrating the release of her newest book Playing with (Wild)fire! She'll be joining us at the Old Town Library on […]
Show off your “book smarts” at this special literary trivia session! Hosted by Peculiar Ales and Fort Collins Book Fest. Peculier Ales is located at 1831 East Mulberry Street. Beverages […]
Want to make some art with us out of old books? We will be making collages with cut-out words, and using old book pages to sketch on, or make banners, […]
Fort Collins Book Fest 2024 celebrates the many stories that make up our city, including new voices! At this special event, FRCC writing students will read their original works, from […]
Your words make a difference. Write poetry for the people in this teen workshop with National Student Poet and fellow teen Gabriella Miranda. Gabriella guides you through writing poetry to […]
Find literary voice through regionalism in this workshop with Oscar Hokeah. Learn how Hokeah developed a Kiowa-specific and Cherokee-specific voice in Calling for a Blanket Dance, taking into account cultural […]
Where urgency meets enlightenment — panelists Kimberly Reyes, Kate Partridge, and John Calderazzo illustrate a world at a crossroads. In their work, we find questions, observations, and suggestions. What changes […]
Free tickets to this event are available through the Lincoln Center Box Office beginning January 4. Stop by the box office, call them at 970.221.6730, or visit the website. Award-winning […]
The sometimes ambiguous, liminal space between poetry and theatre writing can be a remarkably generative space from which to create. Though, historically, these genres have not been entirely distinct, they […]
Good Actors is a one-woman performance of the poet Sommer Browning’s third poetry collection, Good Actors (Birds, LLC; 2022). It is funny, moving, irreverent, sexy, and funny (again). It explores […]
Learn about and experience Hawaiian culture with native Hawaiian and middle-grade author Malia Maunakea! Hear Malia talk about her book Lei and the Fire Goddess, then complete hands-on crafts and […]
Kids in grades K-3 create their own book and write their own story in this hands-on program. Bring your own story ideas or use our story prompts. Supplies will be […]
Grab your friends and show off your book smarts at this special pre-Book-Fest event! Groups of up to 6 are invited to compete in book trivia for gift cards and […]
Howl of the Hearts Poetry Competition celebrates the creativity of our Northern Colorado poets community! Teens (grades 6-12) or Adults (ages 18-up) are welcome to submit a poem. Make sure […]
Help us kick off the Fort Collins Book Fest at this special after-hours event for all ages! Drink hot cocoa, play word games, snag some swag, and participate in book […]
We know there is no one "Immigrant Experience." In fact, each family and individual has their own and, unless your family is indigenous to the United States, your family does […]
Do you use social media to find your next read? Authors Kate Shelton and Vanessa Rasanen discuss how they engage with social media to connect with their readers, create community, […]
Romantasy authors Amalie Howard (The Starlight Heir) and Vanessa Rasanen (Until the Stars Fall) spin epic romances featuring swoon-worthy princes from magical lands. Hear how the authors combine elements of […]
Let’s turn the horror genre on its head! Stephen Graham Jones (I Was a Teenage Slasher) writes his story from the perspective of the killer, Devon A. Mihesuah (The Bone […]
This event is sold out! To cancel your registration or join the waitlist for this event, please contact Laura, lvilarettuma@fcmod.org. How do we write our locality? How do we creatively […]
Play Bingo and celebrate your love of books at this special Book Fest Bingo night, hosted at Maxline Brewing! Prizes include gift cards and other book swag from The Crowded […]
Get ready to unleash your creativity in this exciting, hands-on class where we'll dive into the world of accordion-fold books! These fun, foldable wonders are perfect for showcasing your artwork, […]
Join poet and Spanish Interpreter Ally Eden for a 90-minute Bilingual poetry workshop that invites you to write from your heart using inquiry, adoration, and distillation. We’ll engage in writing […]
(VIRTUAL) Join Front Range Community College virtually for a free online screening of the not-yet-released PBS Indie Lens documentary, "Free for All: The Public Library," which examines how public libraries […]
Are you a book lover looking to build connections with fellow readers in a fun and relaxed setting? Join us for an evening where books, conversation, and new connections come […]
The essay—the most flexible, shapeshifting genre—has much to offer writers. This workshop led by National Book Award finalist Deborah Jackson Taffa is designed to explore the dynamic possibilities of creative […]
Craft, revision, publication, education, and beyond — writers, bring all of your burning questions! This panel, made up of faculty, alumni, and leadership from Western Colorado University's MFA program in […]
Hear how three authors investigate and share the untold stories of marginalized voices through unique forms of storytelling. Through his memoir, Tim Z. Hernandez (They Call You Back) investigates the […]
Award-winning author Deborah Jackson Taffa headlines this year’s Fort Collins Book Fest: Open Pages Open Minds. Taffa's memoir, Whiskey Tender, was a finalist for the National Book Award and was […]
In this panel, authors Riley Odell (Divergent Realms: Science Fiction and Fantasy Stories About Neurodivergence) and Kendra Merritt (Unmasked) share their unique experiences of writing from a neurodivergent perspective. While […]
Meet author Christine Day and participate in crafts and activities that go along with her latest book, We Still Belong! Hear from the author, ask questions, and get creative. Book […]
This event is sold out! To cancel your registration or join the waitlist for this event, please contact Laura, lvilarettuma@fcmod.org. Many people want to write a book, but it can […]
Fort Collins children's author Lindsey Pointer leads participants through an interactive read-aloud of her book Wally and Freya followed by coloring and puppet play. This engaging workshop explores themes from […]
Celebrate the conclusion of Fort Collins Book Fest 2025 with craft beers, fun activities, and an adult storytime that’s sure to make you laugh, cringe, and maybe even blush. Expect […]
