Dallas Literary Festival

SMU’s Lori Ann Stephens captivated audiences with her novel Blue Runningand had the chance to discuss its themes alongside other local authors on our “Writers in Our Backyard” panel.  🔗 Purchase your copy today through loriannstephens.com

Raise your hand if you’re still moving through your TBR from the festival ✋ Shout out to @thewilddetectives for being an incredible partner. Pick up books on your list from our local bookstore partners📖 #dallasreads #smudallas #storytelling

Freshly signed books + new friends ✨ #DLF2025 #dallasliteraryfestival#authorsofig #authorlife #dallasevents#creativevoices #DLFauthors

We left SMU with a notebook full of incredible quotes from our panelists. What quote from #DLF2025 stuck with you? 💭 #DLF2025 #DLF25#dallasliteraryfestival #dallastx#dallasevents #smustudentlife#panelhighlights

Like poetry? Or, think you could like poetry? Check out SMU professor and Lit Fest team member @sebastianparamo

One for the books 📚 #dallasliteraryfestival #DLF2025 #oneforthebooks #literaryfestival #dallastx #dallaslitcommunity #hoziersyell #hozier

We’re still feeling the energy from the festival 📷 Relive the moments and let us know your favorite memory from this year’s festival! #DLF2025 #dallastx #dallasliteraryfestival #smustudentlife #smucampus #smucampusevents

Relive the festival with us! Here are a few extra ways we can all relive it: 📷 Share your pics online with the hashtag #DLF2025 so we can see them! 📚 Shop small and purchase your books from any of our independent book partners #DLF2025 #smudallas #dallasliteraryfestival

That’s a wrap ⚡️ A heartfelt, ‘thank you’ to the incredible authors, presenters, and attendees who made this year’s festival one to remember. Your stories, insights, and conversations brought our theme “My Country” to life in the most powerful ways. #DLF2025 #smucampuslife

The Dallas Literary Festival is for ALL 🐣 This year, we’re joined by some outstanding children’s authors to help recreate the wonder & spirit of this year’s theme for our youngest attendees. Swipe to check out the schedule for our Children’s Corner, Reading Roundup!

50 years of celebrating the writing that brings us together and keeps us moving forward without forgetting the past. Which is your favorite poster from the past? #DLF2025 #DallasLiteraryFestival #SMUenglishdept #literatureislife

Performers that inspire. Check out next week’s musicians on the lawn! Here’s a friendly reminder to register for the panels you want to attend + invite your friends to join! #dallasfreeevents #dallasmusicians #thingstododallas #visitdallas #dallasliteraryfestival #smu

Lori Ann Stephens has entered the chat 💬 #smuenglish #dallasliteraryfestival #dallastx #texascommunity #DLF2025 #dallasevents

In just two weeks we will be surrounded by leading literary voices right here in Dallas.   💭 Check out the full schedule at dallasliteraryfestival.org/2025-schedule

Do you love literature? 📚   Want to encourage important conversations in the SMU and Dallas communities? 💬 We want you to be a part of Dallas Literary Festival 2025. ✨ 📝 🔗 dallasliteraryfestival.org/volunteer #DLF2025 #dallasliteraryfestival

We can think of a million reasons to come, but for the sake of time, here are three ✨ #dallaslitfest #dallasliteraryfestival #dallastx #thingstododallas #dallaslitcommunity #southernmethodistuniversity #smudallas

Congratulations to Latria Graham, recipient of the 2025 American Mosaic Journalism Prize! 🏆   Join us with Latria Graham in Oren Auditorium alongside Alex Temblador, A. Kendra Greene, and Johnathan Thompson on April 3 at 9AM! #DLF2025 #dallasliteraryfestival #BlackAppalachia

Get to know the brilliant authors joining us at this year’s Dallas Literary Festival! Learn the inside scoop on this year’s presenters. Parts 2 & 3 are coming soon ✨ #dallasliteraryfestival #DLF2025 #dallastx #bookfestival #readmorebooks #dallasculture #diversevoices

How does our definition of ‘country’ shape how we view ourselves, our community, and the world? Celebrate diverse perspectives as we all work to redefine what this theme means for us. 📷 Register for the festival on our website today at dallasliteraryfestival.org/registration-2…

We might be biased, but this is an all-star lineup. During each presentation, these incredible individuals will be delving into various aspects of, “My Country” offering their insight and perspective. Head to our IG to see the full list of participants! dallasliteraryfestival.org/registration-2…