Torch Literary Arts

Need dedicated time to write? Join Torch and other BIPOC women during our biweekly virtual writing circle where you can write using one of our selected prompts, or use the […]

Join Torch Literary Arts at the Carver Museum for this special National Poetry Month event celebrating Texas Poet Laureate and Torch Founder, Amanda Johnston. Johnston is the founder and executive director of Torch Literary Arts and the first Black woman to hold the position of Texas Poet Laureate. Special guests will share remarks and original […]

Join Torch Literary Arts and Fanm Djanm for this special event. All are welcome to experience this evening of verse and light refreshments. BIPOC women writers are invited to sign up for the open mic and share original poetry in honor of National Poetry Month. This is a safe and supportive space where your voice […]

Torch Literary Arts presents the Wildfire Reading Series featuring Kendra Allen, author of Fruit Punch. Join us for a reading, conversation, Q&A, and book signing. This event is free and […]

Join Torch Literary Arts for the 2025 Torch Fellows Reading! Eight creative writing fellows will read from their major works-in-progress across poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and script. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments provided.

Join us for TORCH DAY at BookPeople, all day Saturday, October 11th! Shop all day in person at BookPeople or online, and 10% of your purchase will support Torch Literary Arts. Torch Day Events In-Store 10:30 AM - Children's Storytime - Amanda Johnston will read The ABCs of Women's History by Torch feature Rio Cortez, […]

Torch Literary Arts presents the Wildfire Reading Series featuring Ebony Stewart, author of WASH. Join us for a reading, conversation, Q&A, and book signing. This event is free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated. Ebony Stewart is an award-winning poet, playwright, and performance artist known for her powerful work as an artivist and […]

Please welcome Ashley D. Farmer and Dr. Ashanté Reese (moderator) to celebrate Queen Mother: Black Nationalism, Reparations, and the Untold Story of Audley Moore! This event is free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated. About the Book Queen Mother: Black Nationalism, Reparations, and the Untold Story of Audley Moore by award-winning historian Dr. […]