Roanoke Chowan Literary Festival: Community Writer's Day
On Saturday, April 5, a panel will discuss the literary contributions of Mebane Holoman Burgwyn, Inglis Fletcher, and Bernice Kelly Harris, authors of numerous award-winning books in the 1940s to early 1970s, several of which have recently been republished. Current writers who will speak and/or read from their works on Saturday are Rich Square native Junius ("Jay") Ward, National Slam champion and Charlotte's inaugural poet laureate, visual artist Julia Townsend, and author Kathryn Wood. There will be various opportunities for the public to meet and talk with the authors, and for the authors to sell and sign their books or other works.
The mission of the Roanoke Chowan Literary Festival is to promote the literary arts & creative writing in the Roanoke Chowan region by featuring public forums for writers, editors, and illustrators, and in offering creative writing opportunities for area high school youth.
The Festival recognizes the rich history of literature and culture in the Roanoke Chowan region and encourages young people to take part in the creative arts. Organized each year by a small all-volunteer group, the Festival is committed to promoting interest in the literary arts through sponsoring a forum for local creative writing students and established authors connected to the Roanoke Chowan area.
