Don't Miss The Salon and Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts with Crystal Wilkinson wix.to/gonkPNQ

Did you catch our executive director, Amanda Johnston on KUT's Arts Eclectic? What about Amanda and Brittany on CBS Austin's We Are Austin? We can't believe the support & reach we've received thanks to media outlets highlighting the work of our organization & Black women writers.

Join us! Sat. 4/27 at Kindred Stories in Houston, TX to celebrate Indie Bookstore Day!

Stop by to support this incredible Black-owned business, shop amazing books and merch, and learn about Torch and how we support and amplify Black women writers.

Info: Torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/…

Are you ready for The Salon!

We're back at Antone's on April 24th at 7 pm.

Calling all poets & songwriters to sign up for the open mic! Stay for a curated listening experience.

$10 at the door or on Eventbrite
Get Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/876847142407…

Photos by Salihah Saadiq

This semester, Torch Literary Arts was selected by the University of Texas at Austin Law School to receive a free legal review of the organization. It has been a pleasure working with this incredible team of students and faculty! UTexasLaw-TechSrvcs

Y'all! I'm having a post-show convo with the gloriously brilliant Texas Poet Laureate Amanda Johnston The VORTEX Repertory presented in conjunction with Torch Literary Arts! Austin folks, come get this blessing!

#blackfeministguide

Throwback to November 2023 at the Phillis Wheatley Poetry Festival.💛

#throwbackthursday #torchliteraryarts

Issa Rae, author of 'The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl,' and multi-talented creator known for her hit HBO series 'Insecure,' which she not only stars in but also writes and executive produces. Through her work, she has become a prominent voice in the entertainment industry.

Join us on May 1st at 7 pm at Wheatsville Co-op on South Lamar for a special evening with award-winning author Crystal Wilkinson to celebrate her latest book, Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts!

🔥Cooking Demo
🔥Book Signing
🔥Refreshments

eventbrite.com/e/881395366267…

Torch Tuesday | Torch 2022|
Welcome to Torch Tuesdays where we take a trip down memory lane! Today, we revisit Torch 2023, and “Self Portrait as Mary Magdalene in Ecstasy in the Style of Gentileschi” by Kameryn Alexa Carter.

Check out this clip from our YouTube channel! Listen to this wonderful poem by Shy-Zahir Moses recorded in 2023 at Under One Roof: A Celebration of Central Texas Poetry, presented by Torch Literary Arts & Austin Public. Watch the full video featuring 28 poets.

Don't sleep on Torch Magazine! Dig into these 2024 Monthly and Friday Features!

torchliteraryarts.org/blog

Give what you can: torchliteraryarts.org/support

PSA: If you believe books are important, you must support authors. If you believe authors are important, you must support writers. If you believe writing is important, you must support writing programs. If you believe writing programs are important, you must support Torch Literary Arts

Torch Literary Arts is pleased to welcome Dana Weekes to the Board of Directors. Her experience and knowledge as both a lawyer and policy professional, as well as an accomplished writer, will help guide the growth of the organization.

Read more: torchliteraryarts.org/news/torch-lit…

Torch Literary Arts is proud to announce the 2024 Torch Retreat Fellows! The eight fellows were selected by a committee from 216 applicants with works-in-progress across poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and script (plays, screenplays).

Learn more: torchliteraryarts.org/news/torch-ann…

It's Friday! Check out 'CROSSFADE' by Torch Friday Feature, NitaJade, online: torchliteraryarts.org/post/friday-fe…

#torchliteraryarts #creativewriting #FridayFeature

Throwback to February 2024: During The Gathering in conversation with Marvin K. White and Samiya Bashir at the George Washington Carver Museum. 💛

#throwbackthursday #torchliteraryarts

Diana Ross is an iconic American singer, songwriter, & author of 'Secrets of a Sparrow' a memoir on the first 30 years of her illustrious career. Ross's contributions to music and film, have cemented her as a symbol of empowerment and elegance in the entertainment industry.

Torch Tuesday | Torch 2023|

Welcome to Torch Tuesdays where we take a trip down memory lane! Today, we revisit Torch 2023, and “hollow-holo-abdi” by Whitney French.

If you would like to read more of this short story and others, check out the Archive on our website.📚💻