The literary festival will include nationally acclaimed authors, workshops, readings, panel discussions, films, and more, in both indoor and outdoor locations. Keynote speakers include authors Richard Russo and Thomas Cobb, among others.
This free public event is sponsored by LiteraryArts RI, a non-profit collaborative of RI poets, writers, playwrights and literary organizations. The Providence Book Festival’s mission is to connect readers with writers, fostering literacy and a lifelong love of literature. Proceeds from the festival will benefit local RI charities and literacy programs for disadvantaged and at-risk youth.