Oct 11 • Sierra Arts Book Fest
October 11 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sierra Arts Book Fest
Saturday, October 11th | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Victorian Avenue, Downtown Sparks (next to the Depot Gallery & Bookstore)
FREE & Open to the Public | Family-Friendly
Join us for the first-ever Sierra Arts Book Fest, a celebration of northern Nevada’s vibrant literary scene! Meet over two dozen local authors, poets, and illustrators representing a wide range of genres—from children’s stories and regional nonfiction to romance and psychological thrillers.
Event Highlights:
- Author & Poet Meet-and-Greets
- Book Readings & Signings
- Kids’ Craft Area & Literary Activities
- Magical Fairy Village
- Food & Drink Trucks
- Art Books & 100+ Cookbooks
- Come Dressed as Your Favorite Book Character!
Whether you’re a lifelong bookworm or just discovering the joy of reading, there’s something for all ages to enjoy.
AUTHORS: Angela Laverghetta, Fantasy/Sci Fi • Arlene Llewelly, Children/Middle Grade • Brad McMullen, Children/Middle Grade • Callie Meadows, Romance • Candace Nicol Garlock, Art, Memoir, Nevada • Cassidy Carson, Romance • Christy Bingham, Inspirational, Nevada • Danielle Kathleen, Psychological Thriller • Elise Manion, Romance • Fay Thompson, Fantasy/Sci Fi • Gavin Black, Children/Middle Grade, Fantasy/Sci Fi, Young Adult • Jacci Turner, Action/Adventure, Young Adult • JT Hume, Action/Adventure, Fantasy/Sci Fi, Nevada, Romance • Kathrin Swanson Valerio, Memoir • Linda Kay Hardie, Memoir, Children/Middle Grade, Detective/Mystery, Erotica, Fantasy/Sci Fi, Humor • Lynda Bailey, Romance • M Peggy A Rew, Detective/Mystery/True Crime • Marie Navarro, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance • Mariposa Cruz, Romance • Michael Tassone, Bio/Memoir • Nikolai Wisekal, Adventure, Fantasy/Sci Fi • Paul Clayton, Action/Adventure, Sci Fi, Historical, Psychological Thriller, Suspense/Thriller • Richard Arbib, Fantasy/Sci Fi • Salem T Lynn, Fantasy/Sci Fi • Stephane Rose, Fantasy/Sci Fi, Historical, Romance, Suspense/Thriller • Sue C Dugan, Action/Adventure, Children/Middle Grade, Fantasy/Sci Fi, Young Adult • Suzanne Morgan Williams, Nevada, Young Adult • Viola Quincy, Fantasy/Sci Fi, Romance
In partnership with the City of Sparks, let’s celebrate the stories that shape our community!
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Sierra Arts Literary Community (SALC) is a group dedicated to local writers, aspiring writers, poets, illustrators, readers, and literary enthusiasts. Sierra Arts Foundation has created a dedicated space in the Depot Gallery for literary artists and literary groups within the region to meet, perform readings, offer writing workshops, and sell their published books.
To learn more about Sierra Arts Literary Community, please contact Tia Flores at tia@sierraarts.org.
