Casey McQuiston (they/them) is the New York Times bestselling author of One Last Stop, Red, White, & Royal Blue , and I Kissed Shara Wheeler , as well as a pie enthusiast. Born and raised in Louisiana, they now live in New York City with Pepper, a poodle mix and semipro personal assistant. Casey will… Continue reading Galena LitFest: An Evening with Casey McQuiston (virtual)

The writing workshop will center on James Baldwin's essay, "My Dungeon Shook: Letter to My Nephew." which was published in The Progressive magazine in 1962 and is in the form of a letter to his 15-year-old nephew. Ta-Nehisi Coates' highly-acclaimed 2015 book Between the World and Me, borrows from Baldwin and is also written in… Continue reading Galena LitFest: Creative Nonfiction: The Epistolary Essay (hybrid)

A poetry reading and discussion with Angie Trudell Vasquez, current City of Madison Poet Laureate. Angie will read from her latest book, My People Redux , selections from her collection, In Light, Always Light, and new poems. She will also lead a discussion about community, craft, and poetry as a visual art form. Angie Trudell… Continue reading Galena LitFest: An Evening of Poetry with Angie Trudell Vazquez (hybrid)

In collaboration with Beth Dooley and using her recipes as a guide, Chef Fernando at Galena Cellars Downtown has curated a special four course selection of small bites showcasing local producers + wine pairings! Beth will be the keynote speaker featuring a discussion about her most recent cookbook, The Perennial Kitchen: Simple Recipes for a… Continue reading Galena LitFest: Savoring Winter – A Feast! (in-person)