20th Annual Mountain of Authorsat Library 21c

Join us for the 2026 Mountain of Authors program, featuring keynote speaker and author Randi Samuelson-Brown, a panel discussion featuring regional authors Gail Beaton, Antonio Farias, and Cynthia Swanson, plus over 70 local authors at the Local Author Showcase.  Mountain of Authors provides an opportunity for readers and local authors to connect and offers participants the opportunity to learn more about writing and trends in publishing. All are welcome at this no-cost event and registration is only required for the writing workshops.The schedule for the day is:Noon – Local Author Showcase and Tween Writing Workshop 1 p.m. – Panel Discussion for USA250/CO150 - Reading and Writing History: Celebrating Colorado and the American West featuring Gail Beaton, Antonio Farias, and Cynthia Swanson2 p.m. – Local Author Showcase, Teen Poetry Performance Workshop 3 p.m. – Keynote Address featuring Randi Samuelson-Brown, followed by audience Q&A 4 p.m. – Book signing and Local Author ShowcaseFind out more about the program and featured speakers at ppld.org/mountain-of-authors.