Monthly Author Readings

This popular series features two authors each month followed by a “Meet the Authors” wine reception and book signing. Since 2004. Visit this page for details.

Tienda Bookstore

Located at the Biblioteca, the Tienda showcases books written by Sala members and offers an array of books and gifts.

audience-046Annual Bilingual Writers’ Conference & Literary Festival

Each February, prominent literary figures, industry insiders and instructors from Mexico, the U.S., and Canada gather in San Miguel for five days of lectures, workshops and special events for readers and writers. Since 2005. SanMiguelWritersConference.org

Summer Literary Festival

This is a periodic event that brings a theme to life or explores a specific author or genre through lectures, discussion, field trips and special events.

Solamente en San Miguel

A multi-volume anthology of fiction, essays, memoir, and poetry about life in San Miguel compiled and published by the Literary Sala.

The Big Read

A community event in which everyone is invited to read the same book and attend special events before the author arrives to present at the Writers’ Conference. Since 2011. Visit our page for more details.

Weekly Spanish-Language Literary Radio Program

Wednesdays at 8 p.m. on Radio San Miguel (1280 AM) our program, “Sancho Panza de Cabeza” presents a literary theme or author, with readings, discussion, call-ins and book give-aways. Since 2007.

“My First Book” Reading Program

Year-round, a teacher meets with children in a rural community to introduce them to books and the love of reading. Since 2013.

Libros Para Todos

Every fall, we launch a reading campaign in elementary schools in rural communities. We encourage hundreds of kids to read and give them the chance to meet famous Mexican authors in person. We also offer free courses for teachers on effective methods of teaching literature to children. Read more at www.makingreaders.com

Sala Literaria Bellas Artes

A public reading, writing, and meeting room that hosts a variety of literary programs for San Miguel youth. Visit our page for more details.

 Storytelling Festival

Storytellers from Mexico, the U.S., and Canada gather for a weekend of storytelling, including classes, performances, and prizes.