Unbound 2026

Jennifer Maritza McCauley discusses her short story collection 'Neon Steel.' She will talk about the work more at Unbound Book Festival's Warp Speed Ahead: Nerd Culture and Literature panel.

Michelle Collins Anderson discusses her historical fiction novels The Flower Sisters and The Moonshine Women. She'll further talk about her work at Unbound Book Festival's Water of Life panel.

Samuel Cohen discusses 'Banning Books in America: Not a How-To.' He'll further talk about the work during Unbound Book Festival's Community Silences panel.

Samuel Kọ́láwọlé discusses his authorial journey. He will appear on two Unbound Book Festival panels: Hit the Road and Tales from the Book Tour.

Lisa Knopp discusses her 2016 book, 'Bread: A Memoir of Hunger.' Knopp was scheduled to speak at Unbound Book Festival, but has had to cancel and will not be attending.

Steven Leyva discusses his poetry collection, 'The Opposite of Cruelty.' He will talk about the work more at Unbound Book Festival's Warp Speed Ahead: Nerd Culture and Literature panel.

Naeem Murr discusses his novel, 'Every Exit Brings You Home.' He'll further talk about the work during Unbound Book Festival's Disappearing Acts panel.

Author Justin Key discusses his book, 'The Hospital at the End of the World.' He'll further talk about the novel during Unbound Book Festival's "Out There Screaming": New Black Horror panel.

Author Emily Franklin discusses her book "Love & Other Monsters." She'll talk about the novel during a conversation with fellow author Jenna Blum at the Unbound Book Festival.

Author Jenna Blum discusses her book "Murder Your Darlings." She's slated to talk about the novel during a conversation with fellow author Emily Franklin at the Unbound Book Festival.