Join us as we kick off the 2026 Festival of Faith & Writing! This celebratory FREE event features young adult author Laurie Halse Anderson, author of Rebellion 1776, Chains, and Speak.

While the opening plenary session is free, tickets are still required. Tickets can be reserved online using the link below beginning February 16, 2026, at 10am.

Please Note: If you have registered for the Festival, you do not need to buy a ticket for this session.