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Writers in the West: Northern Arizona lit scene shows up at AWP

AWP 2024

The Association of Writers & Writing Programs (AWP) is a nonprofit literary organization providing resources and collaboration for the writing community.

The 2025 Association of Writers & Writing Programs () Conference & Bookfair March 26�29 in Los Angeles brought more than 12,000 writers, editors, educators and small presses together for panels, readings and a sprawling 1,000-booth event at the LA Convention Center. Whether by car or train, many Flagstaff writers found their way to the City of Angels for a devilish time

AWP Reading

This year's AWP Conference & Bookfair brought more than 12,000 literary community members together for various panels, readings and booths in Los Angeles. 

Among the tables, signings and off-site events, the presence of writers, editors and publishers from northern Arizona was quietly steady.

Rinky Dink Press

The Rinky Dink Press booth serves as a kind of informal hangout for writers with Arizona connections at the AWP Conference & Bookfair.

Shawnte Orion with Tonissa Saul and Charles Jensen

Flagstaff writer and Rinky Dink Press Editor Shawnte Orion, center, stands at the Rinky Dink booth with Tonissa Saul, left, and Charles Jensen. 

Roxane Gay

Author Roxane Gay was the keynote speaker at the 2025 AWP book fair in Los Angeles. 





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