ROCK-N-READ

A curated space for festival goers to indulge in their appreciation for the literary arts, receive free books and swag, and connect with publishing professionals for career advice and insights on how to publish their own work.

The weekend’s agenda will offer an eclectic array of books from music and culture to design, fiction, graphic novels, and autobiographies.

We celebrate authors and new voices as we come together for signings, readings, and Q&As with our audience of avid bibliophiles.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24TH

All giveaways are first come first served, with limited quantities.

BE SEEN: BOOKS THAT MAKE YOU FEEL SEEN

12:30 PM Find Your Story in Our Books! Work at PRH HR Session

1:00 PM GIVEAWAY: Who Put This Song On? By Morgan Parker – Free Advance Copy

2:00 PM AUTHOR SIGNING: Tochi Onyebuchi

Free Advance Copy of War Girls Giveaway

BE YOU: BOOKS TO KEEP IT FRESH

3:00 PM Editorial Staff Session: So You Want to Write a Book?

3:30 PM GIVEAWAY: Obviously by Akila Hughes – Free Advance Copy

4:30 PM GIVEAWAY: Mary Toft; or, The Rabbit Queen by Dexter Palmer – Free Advance Copy

5:00 PM AUTHOR SIGNING: Elaine Welteroth More Than Enough – Available for Purchase

BE HEARD: BOOKS TO START A DISCUSSION

6:00 PM GIVEAWAY: Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid – Free Advance Copy

6:30 PM DIY ACTIVITY: Candle Demo with Mya Spalter – Author of Enchantments

7:30 PM GIVEAWAY: The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25TH

All giveaways are first come first served, with limited quantities. 

BE SEEN: BOOKS THAT MAKE YOU FEEL SEEN

12:30 PM Find Your Story in Our Books! Work at PRH HR Session

2:00 PM AUTHOR SIGNING: Camryn Garrett – Free Advance Copy of Full Disclosure Giveaway 

BE YOU: BOOKS TO KEEP IT FRESH 

3:00 PM Editorial Staff Session: So You Want to Write a Book?

3:30 PM GIVEAWAY: Pet by Akwaeke Emezi  – Free Advance Copy 

4:30 PM GIVEAWAY: Reach for the Skai by Skai Jackson – Sneak Peek  

BE HEARD: BOOKS TO START A DISCUSSION 

7:30 PM GIVEAWAY: Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson – Free Advance Copy 

Listen To Clips Featuring Michelle Obama and Dapper Dan at the Audiobook Listening Station

Find Us at the Rock N’ Read Tent