EWU Get Lit! Programs

We're officially open for submissions for next year's festival! If you're inspired and energized to submit an event idea or you're hoping your organization could be part of our Book Fair, you can submit as early as TODAY! But don't worry, if you're still reeling from this year's amazing events, you do have the whole summer to apply. Make sure to read through our guidelines and submit by September 1st!

Thank you so much, Spokane, for another fantastic Get Lit! Festival! We loved seeing the literary community come together to celebrate books and writers, and we hope you left smiling and inspired! Please make sure to fill out a festival survey at the link in our bio to tell us how much fun you had!

We would like to thank SRM Development for their support! SRM Development focuses on creating distinctive environments in which people can live and work with intention in their neighborhoods and communities. They've built over six million square feet across the Puget Sound, Tri-Cities, San Francisco Bay Area, and Southern California markets, with particular emphasis on multi-family, senior housing, affordable, and mixed-use projects. Check them out at srmdevelopment.com Thank you for helping us present this year's festival!

Today's the day you've all been waiting for! Our VIRTUAL lineup of 8 incredible events all premiere today! Whether you're interested in learning about writing residencies, writing picture books, or finding out what the literary scene is like in Alaska, we've got you covered! The events were pre-recorded, but there's a chance the authors could be joining LIVE in the chat, so make sure to tune in for each premiere. This is a wonderful way for us to showcase what we do in Spokane with a wider audience, and we can't wait for you to get to know these amazing authors!

🔥What an incredible festival Friday!🔥Wow, Spokane! You really showed up for an amazing day of literary events! We hope you had as much fun as we did, and we'll see you again today at the Montvale Event Center from 9-5 for a day FILLED with FREE events! And we'll see you tonight at for a headlining event featuring Jess Walter and W***y Vlautin that you will not want to miss! 🔥

Happy festival weekend!!! We're so excited to kick off the 28th annual Get Lit! Festival and we hope to see all of you at our in-person events today and tomorrow! Today we'll be at the Spokane Public Library, Saranac Art Projects, and the Montvale Event Center for a full day of learning, joy, and inspiration! Make sure to check our schedule and we'll see you downtown!

We are very excited to be presenting one of our headlining events on Saturday for FREE as part of our Book Fair day! An Afternoon of Poetry features three prize-winning poets Keetje Kuipers, Ally Ang, and Laura Read, reading from their latest collections followed by a short Q&A led by Laura. At turns provocative, harrowing, and serene, these three authors bring comfort in dark times and inspire readers to shape and nurture their perspectives of connection. Don't miss this beautiful afternoon of poetry on Saturday at 1:30pm at Ella's Theater!

Did you know that our Book Fair on Saturday features over a dozen festival events? If you're looking to make connections in the literary community, or you want a quiet space to read a festival author's book before you meet them, we have some great options on all three floors AND the rooftop! Check the schedule and get your ticket today!