Literary Enthusiasts of All Ages Will Take to the Streets of Reno for the Fifth Annual Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl

“Open a New World,” the fifth annual Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl, will take place Saturday, September 15, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., featuring an exploratory afternoon and evening of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry readings, as well as panel discussions, book signings, and workshops.

The event kicks off with a keynote address by award-winning writer and storyteller Gabby Rivera at the Nevada Museum of Art in Reno (160 W Liberty Street) with Literary Crawl events taking place at venues throughout the California Avenue corridor in Reno. Access to all events and venues is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome to participate at a variety of family-friendly readings and activities.

“We have something for everyone,” said Christina Barr, executive director of Nevada Humanities. “The Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl is one of the most exciting events we produce each year. The pairing of literature with engaging and interactive activities appeals to people of any age and really brings the written word to life. We truly appreciate the tremendous support and collaboration this event elicits from numerous community partners. The Literary Crawl wouldn’t happen without them.”

Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl participants will enjoy readings from both recognized and emerging authors and poets as they take to the streets of Reno armed with an “Open a New World” guidebook. Event guidebooks will be available to download in advance of the Literary Crawl online at nevadahumanities.org, and printed copies will be available at Sundance Books and Music by September 10, 2018. They will also be available at each venue throughout the day.

Some featured Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl events include:

The keynote address will feature acclaimed writer, speaker, and storyteller Gabby Rivera. The keynote that kicks off the Literary Crawl will take place in the Wayne and Miriam Prim Theater at the Nevada Museum of Art at 12:00 p.m. and will be followed by a question and answer session with a book signing. This event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. For tickets, visit nevadaart.org.

Family-friendly events include an “I Spy” scavenger hunt that will lead children on a hunt across the Literary Crawl for objects, sightings, and prizes. Storytelling events will take place at Sundance Books and Music throughout the day. The 2019 National Book Festival “Pavilion of States” Nevada author, Daria Peoples-Riley, will be reading her dance-themed children’s book, This Is It. Additionally Alexandra Wise will read from two-time Olympic gold medalist David Wise’s book, Very Bear and the Butterfly.

William Brewer, Nevada Humanities Poet-in-Residence, will hold a reading. Brewer is the author of I Know Your Kind (Milkweed Editions, 2017), winner of the National Poetry Series, and Oxyana, selected for the Poetry Society of America's 30 and Under Chapbook Fellowship.

Lindsay Wilson, Reno Poet Laureate, will share the stage with Vogue Robinson, Clark County Poet Laureate, and we will welcome Black Mountain Institute 2018 Shearing Fellows Derek Palacio and Claire Vaye Watkins to Reno. For a full listing of all authors, poets, and artists participating in the 2018 Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl visit: nevadahumanities.org.

Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl events will take place along the California Avenue corridor in Reno. All venues for the Literary Crawl are listed at: nevadahumanities.org.

Cap the afternoon with the Epilogue After Party program at Sundance Books and Music, featuring book signings and a musical performance by Outlaw Kindred. Food will be available for purchase from Tamale Express food truck and the Bibo Freddo gelato cart. The Epilogue will begin at 5:30 p.m. and conclude at 8:00 p.m.

This program is made possible with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Nevada Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, the City of Reno, Sundance Books and Music, and our community partners.

For more information about the Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl, or to support Nevada Humanities, visit nevadahumanities.org or call 800-382-5023 in Reno or 702-800-4670 in Las Vegas.

About Nevada Humanities: Nevada Humanities is one of 56 independent state and territorial humanities councils affiliated with the National Endowment for the Humanities. With offices in Reno and Las Vegas, Nevada Humanities creates public programs and supports public projects statewide that define the Nevada experience and facilitate the exploration of issues that matter to Nevadans and their communities.

Contact at Nevada Humanities: Stephanie Gibson, Program Manager, sgibson@nevadahumanities.org, 775-784-6537.