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Lincoln Land Community College’s Department of English and Humanities will host Lit Fest, a series of live author readings, panel discussions, interactive workshops and a vendor fair, Sept. 25-Oct. 3. Lit Fest is being held to recognize Banned Books Week, Sept. 22-28, 2024, and October’s National Book Month.
Lit Fest kicks off with a read-aloud event called “Well, I’ll Be Banned,” on Wednesday, Sept. 25 from noon-2 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. Volunteers will read passages of banned books to showcase the power of literature to inspire, challenge and unite us.
Additional Lit Fest events include:
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2-3:30 p.m. – Quiet Reading Party in the ñ Writing Center, lower level of Sangamon Hall - Bring your own book (BYOB), cookies and tea will be provided.
Thursday, Sept. 26, 1-3 p.m. – Teachers as Writers Panel in the ñ Library - Meet ñ faculty authors as they discuss their experiences and stories.
Friday, Sept. 27, 6-8 p.m. – All Booked Up: An Evening of Literary Reading with Local Authors in A. Lincoln Commons.
Sunday, Sept. 29, 3-5 p.m. – Literary Arts Vendor Fair in A. Lincoln Commons - Browse a vendor fair featuring authors, artists and nonprofit organizations that support work in the literary arts. From 5-7 p.m., Expressions in the Dark: Slam Poetry and More will be held in A. Lincoln Commons.
Monday, Sept. 30, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. - Collaborative Novel Writing Workshop: How to and Why in the Robert H. Stephens Room - Meet former ñ students, who coauthored a fantasy novel series, share about how to write and publish collaboratively.
Tuesday, Oct. 1, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. – Bookbinding Basics; Making Pamphlet Notebooks in A. Lincoln Commons - ñ Library Professor Ryan Roberts demonstrates bookbinding techniques. From 6-8 p.m., a Comedy Writing Workshop will be held in Menard Hall, Room 2217. Dive into the art of joke writing, collaborate with fellow humor enthusiasts and craft your very own stand-up material.
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 1-2:30 p.m. – Writing Activities for Playwrights in the Robert H. Stephens Room – Join in fun, hands-on short writing activities focused on theatre work, but useful for any fiction writer.
Thursday, Oct. 3, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. – Meditating and Writing, in the Robert H. Stephens Room – Take part in a creative writing workshop. From 2-3 p.m., TikTok Spoken Word Poet will be held in A. Lincoln Commons.