When
November 15, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
What
From French Algeria and Mexico City to a trail of air force bases across the United States to Waco, Texas, histories abound at the 2024 First Edition Literary Gala showcasing five brilliant storytellers: this year’s First Edition Literary Gala features internationally bestselling author Bret Anthony Johnston, Booker Prize long-listed author Claire Messud, 2024 Pulitzer Prize winner Cristina Rivera Garza, NAACP Image Award winner Jay Ellis, and beloved presidential historian Mark Updegrove.
Gala proceeds fund free access to the annual Festival, bring books and authors to 16,000 students in Title I schools every year, award collection enhancement grants to Texas public libraries across the state, and deliver free literary programming throughout the year. Gala authors will also be featured during the 2024 Festival Weekend, November 16–17, to discuss their latest books.
Learn MoreWhere
Fairmont Austin
101 Red River St.