The Northern Arizona Book Festival hosts poetry readings all around downtown Flagstaff like this one on the patio of Late for the Train at last year's festival.
The Northern Arizona Book Festival hosts poetry readings all around downtown Flagstaff like this one on the patio of Late for the Train at last year's festival.
Cymelle Edwards
Local drag artist Revelucien reads stories to a group of curious children at last year's festival.
From March 30 to April 2, the Northern Arizona Book Festival will once again be taking over downtown Flagstaff and hosting a wide variety of literary events. In a press release, festival President Margarita Cruz explained there will be events held for all ages and interests such as readings from local authors, poetry slams, workshops and an entire day of interactive activities as well as live performances. Cruz said the festival prides itself on its ability to bring a multitude of different authors and literary presses together to create a community event like no other.
Lawrence Lenhart, the executive director of the Northern Arizona Book Festival, said he has been working with the nonprofit festival for seven years. Lenhart described the festival as a way to respond to the defining cultural issues of Northern Arizona through workshops, readings, performances and more.
Flagstaff Brewing Company hosts Poet Brews open mic every Tuesday night, bringing together poets, writers and literary enthusiasts to share their work in a welcoming and intimate environment.
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