The Pasadena Festival of Women Authors is the signature event of the Pasadena Literary Alliance. The National bestselling author Amity Gaige, along with seven more acclaimed authors will share their personal life stories and their journeys that brought them to their work. They will mingle with the attendees, sign books, and answer questions. Lunch will be served.
List of Acclaimed Authors
- Karen Russell
- Alice Austen
- Virginia Evans
- Daria Lavella
- Leila Mottley
- Susanna Kwan
- Kathy Wang
Tickets
Open seating goes on sale January 15, 2026 on pasadenaliteraryalliance.org. Price per ticket is $125.
Event Schedule
8:00 AM | Registration, coffee and pastries, bookstore opens
8:30 AM | Ballroom doors open
9:00 AM | Program begins
12:00 PM | Lunch
2:00 PM | Program ends, and bookstore opens with author signing
About Pasadena Literary Alliance
The mission of the Pasadena Literary Alliance is to recognize the accomplishments of authors, to advance community dialog about the literary arts, and to raise money for local literary programs. Since its inception in 2009, the PLA has awarded grants for over $447,000 to community non-profit organizations.
