San Antonio, Texas

LitFest 2020! The 7th annual All-Star lineup of poets and writers from Aquarius Press divisions Willow Books and AUXmedia. Readings from poetry, fiction and memoir. Featuring:

Lupe Mendez

Rachelle Escamilla

Jen Knox

Brian Gilmore

Gretchen Primack

Devorah Major

Curtis L. Crisler

Cedric Tillman

Elmaz Abinader

Sokunthary Svay

Keisha-Gaye Anderson

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LITFEST 2019 Portland, Oregon

A signature program of Willow Books, the LitFest series places Willow poets and writers in the spotlight! Launched in 2012, LitFest was a pioneer in live streaming broadcasting. This year marks our first appearance in East Harlem, NY! Special guests include our newly-installed Willow Arts Alliance Fellows. Music by longtime Willow partner Os Clavelitos.  LitFest 2018 Media Release

2017 LITFEST 

Washington, D.C.

2016 LitFest

Los Angeles, CA

2015 :LitFest

Minneapolis, MN

Thanks again to all of our participants!

Third annual All-Star reading with the authors of Willow Books of Aquarius Press during Association of Writers & Writing Programs Conference (AWP)! Featuring Elmaz Abinader (This House, My Bones), Randall Horton (Hook: A Memoir), Derrick Harriell (ROPES and Cotton), Rich Villar (Comprehending Forever), Curtis L. Crisler (WONDERKIND and Pulling Scabs), Rachelle Linda Escamilla (Imaginary Animal), Cedric Tillman (Lilies in the Valley), Adrienne Christian (12023 Woodmont), Mahogany L. Browne (Redbone) and April Gibson, Willow Books’ 2014 Emerging Poet. Special guests include Brian Gilmore, WB Lit Awards Finalist. Free and open to the public.

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Highlights from LITFEST 2013 @ Chicago State University