Deaf Lit Fest is a brand-new event being hosted by Deaf Spotlight on October 11-12, 2024 at Hugo House in Seattle, Washington.

This is a festival that aims to spotlight Deaf authors of various backgrounds, provide some workshops related to writing and the literary world, and give opportunities for people to meet other like-minded people.

SCHEDULE
Friday, Oct 11, 2024: 

• 6:30 pm | At Door Tickets Open
• 7 pm | Doors Open
• 7:30 pm - 9 pm | Interview and Book Signing with Sara Nović
• 10 pm | Doors Close

Saturday, Oct 12, 2024:

• 9:30 am | Doors Open
• 10 am - 6 pm | Vendor Booths
• 10 am - 11 am and 2 pm - 3 pm | Drag Storytime with Anastasia D'Nitta 
• 1 pm - 2 pm | Panel featuring Awet Moges, Elsa Sjunneson, and Ross Showalter
• 2 pm - 3 pm | Open Stage with Anna Bracilano
• 4 pm - 5 pm | Interview and Book Signing with Jonaz McMillan, Co-Author of Monster Hands 
• 6 pm | Doors Close 

Questions? Check out our FAQ! 

AUTHOR LINEUP

• Sara Nović
• Awet Moges
• Ross Showalter
• Elsa Sjunneson
• Jonaz McMillan

TICKET OPTIONS

• Friday evening with Sara Nović (Oct 11th from 7 pm to 9 pm)
• Saturday Day Pass (Oct 12th from 10 am to 6 pm) featuring Drag Storytime, Panel Interview featuring Awet Moges, Elsa Sjunneson, and Ross Showalter, Open Stage, and Fireside Chat / book signing with Jonaz McMillan
• Weekend Pass for two days (Friday and Saturday) 

ADD ON OPTIONS:

• True Biz book by Sara Nović 
• Monster Hands book by Jonaz McMillan
• Saturday Workshop (Oct 12th from 10 am to 12 pm) with Kalen Feeney
• PLEASE NOTE: To add a book to your pass, go to the cart and select the add-on option. 

RADICAL HOSPITALITY

We are using a different ticketing approach this year. Inspired by Sound Theatre Company and other organizations, we are using the Radical Hospitality Ticket Program to make our event more inclusive and welcoming for all. 

What does that mean for our tickets?

We’re excited to offer tickets at four different price levels to make Deaf Lit Fest accessible to everyone. No matter which ticket you choose, you’ll get the same great experience. Please choose the price that works for you. 

There are no assigned seatings at any screenings at the Deaf Lit Fest. We will prioritize seating for disabled community members. 

COVID-19 SAFETY POLICY

To ensure a successful and healthy experience for all, Deaf Spotlight has a request for audiences like you: when attending Deaf Lit Fest 2024, masks are encouraged. Please use the mask over your nose and mouth except when eating or drinking. We ask that all audience members be respectful of this decision.  

Deaf Spotlight reserves the right to require health and safety protocols for all events.   

If you feel sick, have any of the following symptoms, or if you have tested positive for COVID-19, we request that you do not attend any events in person: 

• Cough 
• Sore throat 
• Shortness of breath 
• Trouble breathing 
• Fever or chills
• Loss of smell or taste 

If you are unable to attend due to COVID-19, we will refund you your ticket(s)/ passes. Please email info@deafspotlight.org to request a refund.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE FESTIVAL? 

• The Deaf Lit Fest will be at the Hugo House, Capitol Hill. 
• If you have purchased your pass or ticket in advance, please go to the WILL CALL booth in the lobby area to check in on the day of.
• We will sell in person passes and tickets at the door.
• Please show up a bit earlier due to parking. 
• No filming/photography during interview sessions.
• No late admissions.
• All tickets / passes are nonrefundable. See our COVID-19 Safety Policy above. 
• All interviews will be recorded and streamed at a later date. 

Deaf Spotlight inspires and showcases Deaf Culture and Sign Languages through the arts. 

Deaf Spotlight is a nationally recognized leader in Deaf arts. We emerged from the first Seattle Deaf Film Festival in 2012. Our programming has since expanded to include theater productions / festivals, curated visual art exhibitions, and workshops for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled and Hard of Hearing artists. 

Many thanks to our festival sponsors: 4Culture, ArtsFund, ArtsWA, City of Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, Elliot Bay Book Company, NEA, and Seattle People Fund. 

Poster ID: Deaf Lit Fest Poster.