KEYNOTE : Walter Mosley : Santa Barbara Literary Festival

Sat May 02 2026 at 04:30 pm to 05:30 pm UTC-07:00

Lobero Theatre | Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Literary Festival
Publisher/HostSanta Barbara Literary Festival
KEYNOTE : Walter Mosley : Santa Barbara Literary Festival
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On Story, Justice, and the American Imagination
About this Event

Join legendary author Walter Mosley for a keynote conversation with one of America’s most influential literary voices. With a career spanning decades and genres, Mosley is renowned for his incisive explorations of race, power, justice, and the complexities of American life. His recent novels, Been Wrong So Long It Feels Like Right and Gray Dawn, continue his tradition of fearless storytelling and moral inquiry.

In this keynote, Mosley will reflect on his creative process, the evolution of his work, and the enduring relevance of fiction as a lens for examining society. He will discuss how his characters navigate shifting political and cultural landscapes, and why storytelling remains a vital tool for understanding truth, identity, and democracy.

Both timely and timeless, this keynote offers an opportunity to hear directly from a master storyteller whose work challenges, provokes, and ultimately deepens our understanding of the world we inhabit.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Lobero Theatre, 33 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, United States

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USD 5.00 to USD 81.75

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