Folklore Publishing Non-Fiction, Folklore, History, Travel folklorepublishing.com fboer@folklorepublishing.com About Folklore Publishing Folklore Publishing was founded in 2001 with a mandate to publish well-written and accessible popular histories drawn from North America’s past. Today, Folklore has more than 100 titles in print. Faye Boer started Folklore publishing in 2001 with the intention of publishing books about…
2026 Sydney Hammond Memorial Short Story Competition – Aug. 7 (Australia) This annual competition run by Hawkeye Publishing invites writers to craft an original short story of up to 1,000 words, with cash prizes, publication in an anthology, and the chance to be recognized for strong storytelling and emotional impact. They’re looking for stories with…
Black Authors Festival—Sag Harbor – Aug. 1 An exciting in-person celebration proudly recognized by USA Today as one of the Top Best New Festivals in the Nation. Set in the heart of Sag Harbor, the Festival brings together both aspiring and established Black authors to honor the legacy and future of Black literary excellence. Theme for 2026:…
Absolution by F. Scott Fitzgerald Did you now the Great Gatsby once had a prologue? Many people don’t know that The Great Gatsby once had a prologue. It was ditched by Fitzgerald when he realized that it didn’t fit with the ’general neatness’ of the book’s design. Instead, he offered to H. L. Mencken’s new…
LA Kids Book Festival—Los Angeles A free, annual community event in West Hollywood Park dedicated to promoting children’s literacy, diversity, and the joy of reading. Founded to provide inclusive, bilingual resources, it features over 100 authors, illustrators, live storytimes, performances, and activities like foam parties and arts & crafts. LA’s largest event celebrating early education, bilingualism,…
