DMV Literary Festival Announces Headliners, Chasten Buttigieg & Nikki Giovanni
Press Release :: April 25
Excerpt: The Downtown Columbia Partnership (DTC Partnership) and The Howard Hughes Corporation® (NYSE: HHC) today announced that Chasten Buttigieg, teacher, LGBTQIA+ advocate and bestselling author, together with legendary African American poet, activist, and author Nikki Giovanni, will headline the seventh annual Books in Bloom Festival. Books in Bloom, taking place on May 13 at Color Burst Park in Downtown Columbia, is a celebration of literature and the written word. This year’s theme is BUILDING COMMUNITY – Through Empathy and Understanding Each Other.
The festival is designed to foster a more connected community through an exploration of literature and open dialogue. The festival aims to foster a more empathetic and connected community through an exploration of literature, open dialogue, freedom of speech, and banned books, with a focus on themes of race, gender, diversity, community connection, and freedom of expression.
“I am excited to welcome Chasten Buttigieg and Nikki Giovanni as headliners for this year’s Books in Bloom festival, providing a platform for important conversations, with Chasten and Nikki set to inspire us all with a shared dedication to education and equality,” said Phillip Dodge, Executive Director of the Downtown Columbia Partnership. “Through the power of books, we can explore diverse perspectives and engage in meaningful dialogue that enriches our lives and expands our horizons. As the largest progressive book festival in the region, Books in Bloom provides a space for these conversations, encouraging us to learn, grow, and connect with one another.”