American Writers Festival
June 7, 2026
Free Literary Event
Harold Washington Library Center
Presented by
The American Writers Museum & Chicago Public Library
American Writers Festival
The American Writers Festival is a free literary event co-presented by the American Writers Museum and Chicago Public Library. It features in depth conversations with diverse writers from across genres and backgrounds, all to celebrate the power of the written word.
With a range of topics discussed and genres represented, the American Writers Festival celebrates the past, promotes the present ,and inspires the future of American writing. Children’s storytimes, photo booths, literary crafts and mini writing workshops get adults and kids into the written word, with books for sale and authors signing them!
Community Agreement
The American Writers Festival is a community effort that includes our writers, presenters, staff, volunteers, partners and supporters who have created this event.Â
We are all responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, welcoming and respectful community free from abuse and harassment of any kind (verbal, physical or sexual). We are not tolerant of racism, discrimination, intimidation or any language or behavior offensive to any member of this community based on their identity, ability or role.
Anyone who experiences individuals not adhering to this community agreement should immediately notify an AWF stage manager or staff member. AWF and the American Writers Museum reserve the right to ask anyone to leave an event for violation of this agreement, and serious violations may result in a permanent ban from our events.Â
Thank you for participating fully in the American Writers Festival and for making it possible for others to do so as well.Â