Highlights

The 29PBF has created a new platform for literary culture in the Hi-Desert region and connected local audiences with writers from various fiction (Westerns, Romance, Desert Noir; Poetry; UFO Literature ) and non-fiction (Regional History; Ecology; Zines) genres.

The Twentynine Palms Book Festival is a regional literary event dedicated to bringing writers, readers, and publishers together in the Hi-Desert. Through panel discussions, author conversations, and community programming, the festival fosters dialogue about literature, storytelling, and the evolving role of books in contemporary culture. The event aims to expand access to literary culture while strengthening connections between local and national writers.

Role: Literary Programs & Editorial Coordinator

• Coordinates communication with authors and speakers

• Develops panel topics and discussion themes

• Panel moderation

• Assists with event planning and programming logistics

• Has contributed to the development of a new literary festival in the Hi-Desert

Highlights

The festival includes live sessions (e.g. Indigenous Stories; Desert Indie Bookstores) and connects desert writers with TV and film industry experts.