AWP Conference 2026

Get ready, Baltimore! 🔥 LeJuane El’Ja Bowens and Longleaf Press are bringing the energy, the artistry, and the literary love to AWP Conference 2026, March 4–7 in Baltimore, MD. Known for bold storytelling, community-centered publishing, and work that lives at the intersection of culture and craft, Bowens and Longleaf Press invite you into a space where poetry moves, prose breathes, and voices rise unapologetically. Stop by to connect, discover powerful new titles, and engage in conversations that challenge, inspire, and celebrate the written word. This is more than a conference appearance—it’s a movement on the page.