Literary Women of Long Beach celebrates the enduring power of women’s voices in literature when its 2026 Festival of Authors returns for its 44th year on Saturday, March 7, at the Long Beach Convention Center. The highly anticipated, all-day conference brings together acclaimed writers and passionate readers for a day of conversation, connection and storytelling.
This year’s festival will feature the following authors: Karissa Chen, Homeseeking; Barbara Demick, Daughters of the Bamboo Grove; Claire Hoffman, Sister, Sinner; Amanda Peters, Waiting for the Long Night Moon; Nayantara Roy, The Magnificent Ruins; Anamely Salgado Reyes, My Mother Cursed My Name; and Rufi Thorpe, Margo’s Got Money Troubles.
Attendees of the all-day conference will have the opportunity to listen to sometimes funny, often poignant stories from the event’s authors. Festivalgoers also can browse literary-themed merchandise, including books available for author signings.
Tickets are $125 and can be purchased by signing up for Literary Women’s email newsletter or directly on Literary Women’s website under the “Join Us” tab.