Charleston Literary
Festival 2024
“With international programming and world-premiere theater, Charleston Literary Festival champions innovation and creativity in 2024 program”
“This year’s line-up reflects Charleston Literary Festival’s commitment to world-class programming with an international edge and constant innovation in the literary arts. We’re honored to host a 10-day celebration bubbling over with award-winning authors, big ideas, and lively conversations. From producing a world premiere play with an international creative team to launching the CLF Cato Fellowship to promote writers in North and South Carolina, this year’s Festival shows that there are no limits to what we can create in our thriving literary city.”
Sarah Moriarty
Executive Director
Friday, Nov. 7, 2025
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Jenna Bush Hager & Ariel Sullivan
with Thousand Voices • Conform
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Colum McCann
with Shane O’Reilly • Twist
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Imani Perry
with Dolen Perkins-Valdez • Black in Blues
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Kevin Sack & Eddie S. Glaude Jr
Honoring Mother Emanuel, with special appearance by the Mother Emanuel Choir
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