Events
"Why Not Us?" Book Launch
We hope you join us as we celebrate the release of our second novel, Why Not Us?
Maryland Writer’s Association (MWA) Author Showcase
It's that time of year again! When the leaves are turning and the air is crisper and cooler. The time when lots of people start using their fireplaces and cozying up with a good book next to it!
ReadOUT 2026
ReadOUT is a celebration of diverse voices, stories, and authors from the LGBTQ+ community organized by OUT Arts & Culture! Annually they welcome hundreds of in person and virtual attendees and host between 40-50 celebrated authors, audiobook narrators, and other queer storytellers. Their festival programming features panels with bestselling authors, special events, signings, and more amazing opportunities to celebrate LGBTQ+ literature and our community. This year, as being LGBTQ+ in America becomes more and more dangerous and isolating, especially in Red States, they aim to make the festival even more impactful.
Indies & Bookworms Author Signing Event
Join us at the Indies & Bookworms Signing Event for a day filled with indie authors, bookworms, and lots of bookish fun!
Welcome to the Indies & Bookworms Signing Event! Join us at the Rita Rossi Colwell Center for a day filled with your favorite authors and independent publishers. Get your books signed, meet fellow bookworms, and discover new reads to add to your collection. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with the literary community and support indie creators. Mark your calendars and come ready to dive into a world of stories!
Spark in the Park
Park Books is thrilled to announce their 3rd Annual SPARK IN THE PARK event in celebration of Bookstore Romance Day!
Join us for a swoon-worthy day filled with romance, laughter, and connection.
Voices of Queer Fiction
A panel discussion featuring two local authors, Thien-Kim Lam and Naomi Rivers, who talk about their writing process and how they incorporate queer characters in their storytelling.
Kitchen Table Literary Arts: Paths to Publishing
Hosted by Kitchen Table Literary Arts, authors gather to share their publishing journey.
Intersecting Identities: BIPOC Queer Authors in Focus
Join a group of BIPOC queer authors as they explore the intersections of race, identity, and queerness in their work. Discover how their unique experiences shape storytelling and representation, and celebrate the power of diverse voices in literature.
Baltimore Book Festival
Baltimore Book Festival author panel sponsored by Charm City Books, “Black Love and Black Romance Writing: An Act of Resistance and Rebellion”
Woodlawn Community Reading Festival
Join us and other community partners for a celebration of reading at Gwynn Oak Park in Woodlawn, MD. Enjoy face painting, local vendors and authors, a visit from a firetruck and other fun activities.
DC Pride Writer’s Forum
Hosted by Caged Birds, we’re talking craft, community, and the business of writing with a panel of black, LGBT+ writers.
Baltimore County Author Showcase
Meet local authors from all genres of adult and children’s books. Hear from writers in the community about their books, purchase signed copies and get introduced to your next great read. Books available for sale.
Baltimore County Author Showcase
Meet local authors from all genres of adult and children’s books. Hear from writers in the community about their books, purchase signed copies and get introduced to your next great read. Books available for sale.