5-6:30PM: Workshop7PM: Reading & Talk w/ Kate ACW & The Adirondack Folk School Present a workshop with Kate Fagan, The Debut Novel: From Idea to Publication, followed by a reading. There's … Continue reading Workshop & Reading with Kate Fagan
Join us to celebrate the launch of the 2026 Wild Words Adirondack Teen Writing Anthology. The book launch will feature readings by teen writers from all over the North Country. … Continue reading 2026 Wild Words Book Launch
Join us at Hotel Saranac (NOTE: the venue change just for this month!) for our May Queer Lit Night. The theme is QUEER PROM and we're so excited to offer … Continue reading Queer Lit Night – Queer Prom
The Howl Story Slam is back for its TENTH season! This year, we'll start with the theme “Whats My Line?” Stories of lines crossed, being on the right or wrong side, lifelines, standing in line, line in the sand, lines in a performance, or any kind of line! What’s your Line? Sign up and take … Continue reading Howl Story Slam at Smoke Signals
Come share and listen to poets read their poems from PoemVillage 2026! This open mic is open to anyone who wrote a poem for PoemVillage 2026. We look forward to seeing you there! Please pre-register below if you plan on attending.
On June 5 + 6, 2026, the Adirondack Center for Writing will present our third Kickass Writers Festival, featuring writers, poets, comedians, and other kickass creatives. The festival will take … Continue reading Kickass Writers Festival
We’re starting the festival with a bang, featuring readings by wildly imaginative Kevin Wilson and the legendary Mahogany L. Browne. Plus, stay after the readings for a book signing with … Continue reading Kickass Kickoff
Adirondack writers kick ass too! We’ve selected a line-up of emerging and established authors from across the North Country including Robin Caudell, David Fadden, Marilyn McCabe, Craig Milewski, Curt Stager, … Continue reading Kickass Regional Author Showcase
Discover books from small presses, independent authors, and regional literary organizations from across New York State including: Adam BassettAdrien VlachBlack Lawrence PressCaperton TissotCarol LummCraig MilewskiDenice KaramardianDonna PenningtonGlennKim AdamsJ.C. MooreJack CardoneJaclyn KearneyJuliana Ellsworth-HoweJulie CanepaKhristeena LuteLisajoy SachsRodney CarpentierSandra WeberShannon HatchSheila MyersWD Laremore (Bill)
If you’ve read and loved Braiding Sweetgrass, then you have to come to the Kickass Keynote to hear from Robin in person.Join us for the Kickass Keynote on Saturday, June … Continue reading Kickass Keynote with Robin Wall Kimmerer
We’re closing out the 2026 Kickass Writers Festival with a night of stand-up comedy with local favorite Joe Conto opening for Milan Patel. Known for his sharp wit and infectious … Continue reading Kickass Stand-up
Sandra Weber will share historic photos and personal insights from her two newest books about John Brown and his connection to the Adirondacks. A Q&A and book signing will follow … Continue reading John Brown in the Adirondacks with Author Sandra Weber
