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Friday April 17, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Have you always wanted to participate in an open mic but maybe you’ve been intimidated by reading in front of a large crowd? Maybe microphones send shivers down your spine? We have created the perfect opportunity to build your confidence and let you test the public reading waters in a safe and supportive space. Readers will be seated around a table, and you’ll have the opportunity to read 1-5 minutes of your own work, standing up or sitting down—it’s up to you! This event is perfect for first-time readers, but all are welcome. With festival author Ren Cedar Fuller as the host, this event will be welcoming to authors looking for an encouraging and intimate setting to share their original poetry or prose. Capacity will be low, so make sure to arrive early to take advantage of this unique low-stakes open mic!

This event is free and open to the public, but capacity is limited (20) and attendees should arrive early to guarantee a seat.  

Thank you to the Spokane Public Library for their partnership on this event!

Purchase Ren Cedar Fuller's books via our official festival bookseller Auntie's Bookstore!

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Ren Cedar Fuller

Ren Cedar Fuller's debut book Bigger: Essays won the Autumn House Press Nonfiction Prize and was a finalist for the Iron Horse Prize and the Santa Fe Writers Project Literary Awards Program. It was named a “Most Anticipated Fall 2025 Book” by The Millions.  Ren’s essays ha... Read More →
Friday April 17, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Spokane Central Library: Conference B

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