Get Lit! Programs is a non-profit literary arts organization housed within Eastern Washington University. Our program is responsible for Get Lit! Festival, Washington State's longest-running annual literary festival, which has grown over the last 23 years from a single day of readings to a week-long day celebration of literature, including readings, writing workshops, craft classes, poetry slams, panel discussions, literary happy hours, and more — all free or low-cost. Each year brings a diverse lineup of highly sought-after authors to our region, while also highlighting our local literary talent. In addition to the festival, Get Lit! also runs literary programs, like Writers in Residence, which places published authors in local schools to teach 10-week creative writing courses to students who may not normally have access to a creative writing curriculum. It is our mission, both in our festival programming and our educational outreach, to advance the arts, celebrate and amplify diverse voices, and empower creativity.

While we will not be celebrating in person in 2021 due to COVID-19, we are planning an exciting virtual festival featuring headlining authors Jess Walter, Esi Edugyan, Aimee Nezhukumatathil, Robin Wall Kimmerer, and many others! Check back soon for more information on our virtual events and how to attend.