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Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl

Saturday, September 13, 2025

 

Save the Date: The Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl returns to Reno, on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest information about this year’s authors, artists, and more!  

One of Reno’s most beloved events, the Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl is the largest and most significant literary festival in northern Nevada. Each year, this joyful festival features a day filled with panel discussions, book signings, workshops, and family-friendly activities that bring together the rich literary talent of Nevada and beyond. All events are hosted at local businesses and organizations throughout the California Avenue corridor in downtown Reno.

Past Nevada Humanities Literary Crawls have featured keynote authors including Anthony Doerr (2024), Aimee Nezhukumatathil (2022), Kiese Laymon (2019), and Gabby Rivera (2018), as well as Nevada authors including Michael P. Branch, Brandy Burgess, Christopher Coake, Kim Foster, Laura Newman, and many more.

Call for Volunteers

Join our community of volunteers to help us make this year’s Crawl a success. We are looking for in-person volunteers as stage managers, session guides, survey ambassadors, and information booth greeters. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please visit our volunteer page to learn more and apply.

 
 
 
 

Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl Through The Years

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Become a Sponsor

Each year, the Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl brings hundreds of literature, arts, and humanities enthusiasts to Reno for this signature event—the largest literary festival in northern Nevada. Align your brand with this unique event and enhance your reach in the Reno-Sparks community.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact George Tsz-Kwan Lam, Nevada Humanities Assistant Director, at glam@nevadahumanities.org or 775-784-6537.