A. The Sisters Festival of Books: A Literary Celebration
B. From Local to Global:
The festival, which began in 2018, has grown significantly in size and scope since its inception. From a small gathering of local authors, it has blossomed into a vibrant community event that attracts thousands of attendees annually. The Sisters Festival of Books is a testament to the power of community and the transformative impact of literature.
The event, organized by the Belfry, featured a diverse range of storytellers, including Davis Martin, who shared her personal experiences with mental health. The StorySLAM was a resounding success, attracting a large audience and generating positive feedback. The event was a testament to the power of storytelling to connect people and foster understanding. The StorySLAM was a platform for sharing personal stories about mental health.
“The community event at The Belfry, the short stories people shared, the music – it reminds me that we’re so privileged here in Sisters to have this community, to have Lane building this community for us,” said Davis Martin. Photo by Cian Schultz The mood got rollicking when novelist Anita Gail Jones expertly led the audience on a journey through two very tall tales. Then local residents joined a competition, sharing stories from their own lives, with subjects ranging from border crossings to extreme “X Files” fandom. The winning local storyteller was Cinda Johnson, whose experience as a clown took a dark but beautiful turn when she was hired to attend a child’s deathbed.
The Sisters Movie House & Café, a beloved local institution, hosted a literary festival celebrating the works of local authors. The event, aptly named “Sisters Literary Festival,” drew a diverse crowd of readers, writers, and book lovers. The festival featured a variety of activities, including author readings, interviews, and signings.
“It’s a great way to support local authors and businesses.” Davis Martin, a local resident, was one of many attendees who enjoyed the event. The event, organized by the local bookstore, featured a variety of activities, including readings, book signings, and workshops. The bookstore’s owner, Sarah Jones, explained that the event was designed to bring the community together and celebrate the local literary scene.
It’s a great opportunity to connect with other writers and readers.”
The annual “Festival of Words” is a celebration of literature and language, held in Portland, Oregon. It is a multi-day event that draws in a diverse range of attendees, including writers, readers, booksellers, publishers, and academics. The festival features a variety of activities, including readings, workshops, panels, and book signings.
“A fair amount of our local speakers are bringing a sometimes more conservative, an outdoor or cowboy perspective…” Davis Martin continued. “There’s kind of a flavor of creativity that Sisters feels like.” Authors and attendees from urban areas and college towns came together with a small-town, semi-rural, largely white population, bringing possibilities for connection and perspective. “People coming into our festival, this can be a medium-especially in today’s time-for us to connect, when a lot of times there’s a lot of division,” noted Davis Martin. “In this space of creativity of music, photography, art, writing, reading and community, we can create kinship.”
