Reading groups in St. Helena, California

The Napa Valley Writers' Conference is a prestigious institution located at 1088 College Avenue in St. Helena, California. The upcoming 2024 conference will be held in-person at Napa Valley College in Napa, CA. The conference will feature renowned poets such as Jan Beatty, Jane Hirshfield, Bruce Snider, and C. Dale Young, as well as acclaimed fiction writers like Lan Samantha Chang, Peter Ho Davies, Jamil Jan Kochai, and Lysley Tenorio. Additionally, poets, writers of hybrid forms, and translators like Katie Farris and Caroline Goodwin will be part of the conference. The conference will also feature Carl Phillips, author of 16 books of poetry. The event will take place from July 21 to 26, 2024, marking the 43rd anniversary of the conference. Participants have praised the conference for its spirit of generosity and support, fostering an amazing literary community. The Napa Valley Writers' Conference is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to supporting writers and promoting the literary arts.

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