Category Archives: What’s Happening

2022 JaxbyJax Lineup Announced

The JaxbyJax Literary Arts Festival IX is thrilled to announce the lineup of writers who will read their work at The Jessie Ball duPont Center on Saturday, October 29th. To see the list, click here: https://www.jaxbyjax.com/writers

To learn the details of the festival, including an amazing play on Friday night, October 28th, and to visit our wonderful new sponsors, click here: https://www.jaxbyjax.com

Save the dates, and watch this space for additional details as they unfold.

Kay Huggins talks with Julie Delegal for LitChat

Join writer/podcaster Kay Huggins on Tuesday, August 30 at 6:30 PM for a chat with author Julie Delegal, author of Seen, a quarterfinalist in the 2019 Screencraft Cinematic Book Competition. This Lit Chat will be held live at the Mandarin Library and livestreamed via Zoom. Julie will sign books after the Lit Chat; you can purchase books in advance or on the day of the event from San Marco Books or bring your own copy.

Registration is required for this event, and must be completed two hours prior to the start time. A library card and PIN are required for registration. If you do not have a card, click HERE to obtain one.

Register here: https://jaxpubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/6284344?fbclid=IwAR0w6qhF0a5Vx6fU9LJ6h01_OEkUzMSmmqkOpGU5Li5KPJbD4He0c2HIoXw

A link to the Zoom meeting room will be sent in your confirmation email. 

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please allow 1–2 business days to process. Last-minute requests will be accepted, but may not be possible to fulfill. Please ask for Learning Services at 255-2665 or email JPLPrograms@coj.net.

Announcing JaxNEXT100 Writing Contest Winners

JaxbyJax Literary Arts Festival, 904WARD, and The Jessie wish to congratulate the winners of the We Have the WRITE to Our Futures Writing Contest and Celebration. We also wish to thank everyone who submitted an entry to the contest. All submissions will be preserved in a digital time capsule for the edification and enjoyment of present and future generations.

Page Poetry
Honorable Mention:
Ebony Payne English
Rashad Hawkins
Ashley Gilbert
Jalicia Lewis
Julie Delegal
Student Winner:
Phillip Simmons, Jr.
Runner Up:
Michael G. O’Connell
First Place:
Valerie Esguerra

Prose (Essay or Story)
Honorable Mention:
Karen Johnson Rieley
Anna K. Jacobson
Nick Blank
Linda O’Connell
Melissa Gopp-Warner
Student Winner:
Dana Aljubouri
Runner Up:
Gary Sass
First Place:
Valerie Esguerra

Spoken Word
Honorable Mention:
Jalicia Lewis
Yvette Angelique
Tricia Booker
True Aris Renato (Sergio Dixon)
Love Reigns (Taryn Wharwood)
Student Winner:
Zuri Jendayi Randolph
Runner-Up:
B. Neal Jefferson
First Place:
Valerie Esguerra