Cultured Books Literacy Foundation is proud to announce its second annual St. Pete Reads! LitFest, presented in collaboration with the St. Petersburg Library System. The event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 10-4 p.m. in the Legacy Gardens at The Woodson African American Museum of Florida.

LitFest is a family-friendly event designed to celebrate literature and creativity, with a focus on #kidlitauthors. This inclusive festival provides opportunities for youth and teens alike to engage with thought-provoking authors and activities in a vibrant atmosphere.

We are excited to introduce the 2023 Featured Authors; Cultural Icon Natalie Daise ("Okra Stew"), Educator Ana Siqueira ("Bella's Recipe for Success''), Financial Literacy expert Jasmine Paul ("Granny’s Vintage Camera"), Educator and Poet Roberto Germán ("Blue Ink Tears"), Illustrator Anastasia Magloire Williams ("Beyonce: A Little Golden Book Biography"), and Poet Miesha Brudridge ("Embers & Scars: Poetry Collection").

Attendees of this dynamic event will enjoy readings by headlining authors. In addition to exciting author presentations, families can expect a variety of interactive literacy activities designed to encourage ongoing engagement with literary resources.

New this year, LitFest has expanded its programming to include an array of teen-focused offerings. Teens can participate in poetry workshops, self-portrait sessions, and an exclusive art walk in collaboration with Keep St. Pete Lit.

The St. Pete Reads! Lit Fest is a free event with no cost to attend. Free parking will be available at St. Petersburg College’s Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Midtown Center and Cecil B. Keene Sr. Student Achievement Center.

The 2nd Annual St. Pete Reads! Lit Fest is made possible by the generous support of The Woodson African American Museum of Florida, The St. Petersburg Library System and Florida Humanities, The Rays Baseball Foundation and Rowdies Soccer Fund, BayFirst Financial, Pinellas Community Foundation, St. Petersburg Poet Laureate Gloria Munoz, Barbershop Book Club, St. Petersburg College Jamerson Campus, Tru by Hilton, BLICK art materials, The Deuces Live, Urban Drinkery, and our amazing community of donors.

Funding for this program was provided through a grant from the Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.

For more information and a full schedule please visit: www.culturedbooks.org/litfest