Est. 1935
Utah Authors Day
Come meet amazing local authors!
Saturday, December 5th, 2026
Utah Authors Day is a tradition dating back to the 1930s that was revived by the League of Utah Writers in 2021. This holiday, which is recognized annually with an official declaration from the governor, is a fantastic opportunity to bring writers into their local communities to meet readers and celebrate Utah's wealth of literary talent.
2026 author applications are now closed
For any questions, please contact utahauthorsday@leagueofutahwriters.org
Last Year's Host Locations
(2026 locations coming soon)
Utah Authors Day Committee
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Chelsey Ortega
Library Liason
Chelsey M. Ortega is a teacher by day and award-winning author by night. History is her first love, and any story involving magic and romance, her second love. She especially loves witches and is still awaiting her acceptance letter to a well-known school. Chelsey received her Bachelor's in History Teaching from Brigham Young University. In addition to writing, Chelsey teaches high school U.S. History and ELD. She lives in Utah with her husband, three children, and two cats. Follow Chelsey at www.chelseymortega.com.
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Amber Morrison
Bookstore Liason
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Katie Campbell
Marketing Coordinator
Katie Cambell is the Marketing Chair for the League of Utah Writers
This event is brought to you by:
This program has received funding from Utah Humanities.