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In a world dominated by short-form content and overstimulation, people are searching for deeper meaning and connection. Acts of slowing down, staying present and sharing stories seems to be increasingly rare. On April 10 and 11, the Truckee Literary Crawl aims to inspire locals and visitors to step away from the noise and step into storytelling, creativity and community.
Now in its second year, the Truckee Literary Crawl is a dynamic celebration of authors, storytellers, poets, artists, local businesses and everyone who is passionate about the written word.
This free two-day event invites locals and visitors of all ages to move freely throughout Downtown Truckee, explore their surroundings, discover local businesses and interact with authors. There’s even a chance to share your own work at the open mic event.
Photo: Open mic night offers a chance for authors to share their work. Photo Credit: Truckee Literary Crawl
The 2nd Annual Truckee Literary Crawl will showcase 70 writers and creatives, including Priya Hutner, Jesse James Ziegler, Brent J. Freeman, Blair Glaser, Karen Terrey and many more. There will be 26 interactive sessions held at walkable venues throughout Truckee, ensuring the event combines motion with inspired spoken and written words. During these sessions, the authors and storytellers will be sharing their new or most beloved published works, often also offering interactive sessions with the audience. All of the events are free, but it is highly encouraged to register early as some events offer limited seating. Attendees are also encouraged to check out the venues to support the local economy and meet community members.
Below, you will find the schedules for each day. Have a great time and make sure to bring a notebook in case you get inspired to write yourself!
The Truckee Literary Crawl is a fun event for writers of all ages. Photo Credit: Truckee Literary Crawl
Friday, April 10: Conversations and Author Readings
On Friday, April 10, the Truckee Literary Crawl will kick off with "The Search for Belonging: Cults, Longing, and Awakening with Blair Glaser and Priya Hutner," a special event celebrating Priya’s new memoir and a thought-provoking conversation with the authors about spirituality, personal beliefs and the courage to follow one’s purposeful path. This event will include author readings, a Q&A session and book signings.
Moderated by Katherine Hill, co-founder of the Tahoe Literary Festival and Tahoe Guide publisher, this event will be limited in attendee capacity to preserve an intimate setting. Advance registration is highly recommended to secure your spot.
Author Priya Hutner shares her work and engages with the audience. Photo Credit: Tahoe Literary Crawl
Saturday, April 11: Author Readings, Community Engagement and Open Mic
Saturday, April 11 is the main event, showcasing 70 authors (40 of them with strong ties to the region) and their work throughout Truckee’s vibrant downtown venues, including art galleries, theaters, restaurants and breweries. This jam-packed day begins with an opening reception at the Truckee Artist Lofts at noon, offering a chance to meet the event organizers and staff, authors and fellow attendees.
Following the welcoming event, there will be a wide variety of events to attend from 1 to 5 p.m., sorted by genres including fiction, nonfiction, science fiction, fantasy, romance, poetry, memoir, music literature and children’s books.
Many of these events have limited seating, so reserve your spot ahead of time to ensure you get to participate in each one on your list.
The event will commence with the locally loved open mic event at Alibi Ale Works, where everyone from the community is invited to share their work alongside their favorite authors. Sign-up will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the event will start at 6 p.m.. Each performance is limited to three minutes. As at many events, seats are limited, so arrive early to sign up and reserve your spot on a first-come, first-served basis.
Carpooling, ridesharing and public transportation are highly encouraged to help ease traffic congestion and parking issues. Arrive early and leave inspired!
For more information and reservations, click here.
About the Author Kirsten Alexis
Kirsten is an outdoor adventure enthusiast, writer and photographer. You can typically find her hiking, paddleboarding, cross-country skiing and checking out new spots to share in the Tahoe Donner region. She has been lucky to call Tahoe her second home since she was a child and aims to inspire people to experience Tahoe and fall in love with the beauty and adventurous spirit of the region through her blogs and content. 
