StoryFest ’24 highlights at the Westport Library include, from left: keynote by author and essayist Roxanne Gay; a tribute to the late Sybil Steinberg, editor and critic known for “Sybil’s List” at the library, and Alejandro Puyana, recipient of the 2024 Westport Prize for Literature.

WESTPORT — “StoryFest,” a three-day literary celebration of writing and authors across a range of genres and perspectives, opens its 2024 chapter this week at the Westport Library.

The event — Friday, Sept. 20, through Sunday, Sept. 22 — will feature a diverse slate, with best-selling authors discussing their craft, panel discussions on a variety of topics and themes, live podcasts, how-to workshops, and a tribute to a publishing and community icon.

The full three-day schedule for StoryFest ’24, including ticket information, is available by clicking here.

A few highlights include:

Keynote program: Roxanne Gay, noted author and essayist, in conversation with Oliver Radclyffe, whose writing has explored issues of gender identity and sexual orientation, to mark publication of his first memoir, “Frighten the Horses.” It takes place at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 20. For tickets, click here.

Sybil Steinberg dedication ceremony and book sale: The longtime editor of Publisher’s Weekly and critic, known locally for her “Sybil’s List” compilations of recommended reading at the Westport Library, died last March. She will be paid tribute at 1 p.m. Sept. 21, with an event that includes a sale of books from her personal collection of advance copies, first editions and volumes signed by their writers. Proceeds from the book sale will benefit StoryFest.

“Westport Prize for Literature” presentation: The 2024 award will be presented to Alejandro Puyana for his debut novel, “Freedom is a Feast.” The ceremony will immediately follow the Sybil Steinberg dedication in the library’s Trefz Forum.

“Lundberg Masters Series Presents: The Power of Story:” A program of storytelling by a diverse group of writers that incudes a puppeteer and a photographer. It takes place at 7 p.m. Sept. 21. For ticket information, click here.

“Pitchfest:” An opportunity for writers to promote their work and get feedback from three literary agents. It takes place 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 22. To register, click here.

For questions, call the Westport Library at 203-291-4800.

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