JaxbyJax Literary Arts Festival XI, held on November 8–9, 2024, at the Jacksonville Public Library, showcased a vibrant celebration of local literary talent. The two-day event opened with readings by acclaimed authors Jennifer Chase and Michael Wiley, followed by a community open mic. Saturday featured panel-style readings from established and emerging Jacksonville writers across fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and memoir, as well as a student showcase honoring young talent with the Dr. James Robert Cobb Student Writer Awards. Attendees enjoyed readings, book signings, and interactive discussions with local literary voices across multiple library venues.
The 2024 JaxbyJax Festival brought together Jacksonville’s literary community for two dynamic days of readings, student awards, and writer meet-and-greets.