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JaxbyJax Literary Arts Festival Comes to the Downtown Main Library

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A grassroots festival showcasing and bringing together Jacksonville writers, JaxbyJax Literary Arts Festival was founded in 2014 by prolific local author Tim Gilmore and his wife, Florida State College at Jacksonville professor Jo Carlisle. The event includes local author readings, workshops, coaching and a student showcase. For its 11th year, JaxbyJax will make its return to the Conference Center at Main Library on Friday and Saturday, November 8-9, 2024. 

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