Have you recently published a book and want to share it with your community? San José Public Library (SJPL) and San José State University (SJSU) King Library invite you to take part in LocalLit, our annual celebration of local literary talent!
LocalLit is a free, annual event that shines a spotlight on San José’s vibrant community of authors. It’s your chance to connect with readers, fellow writers, and book lovers while sharing your creative journey.
Hosted in partnership by SJPL and the SJSU King Library, this event features engaging panel discussions where authors talk about writing, publishing, and the stories behind their books. Attendees can ask questions, meet the authors, enjoy light refreshments—and even purchase signed copies of your work.
Our 13th LocalLit event will take place on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 from 2 to 4:30 p.m.
As a featured LocalLit author, you’ll have the opportunity to:
We are accepting submissions from local authors interested in participating until November 14th.
Complete this form to express your interest. We’d love to hear from you!
Contact us at SJPL.LocalLit@sjlibrary.org
