Letters & Songs:

Author Event

We are Jazz Art Writers South Festival.

2026 JAWS Fest - Letters & Songs is a pivotal component of the 2026 JAWS Festival.

This event celebrates traditional and self-published local authors and their contribution to the literary community. We invite authors from across the Gulf Coast to join us for an opportunity to connect with community, expand their author network, learn more about their craft, and sell their books.

JAWS Letters & Songs is scheduled for

Saturday, May 30th, 2026

11:00 AM - 3PM

Marx Library Pavilion & Auditorium

Letters & Songs

Event SCHEDULE

MAY 30

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Author/Vendor Setup

Marx Library Outdoor Pavilion


Join us for JAWS Fest Letters & Songs, a cultural highlight where bright artistic voices take center stage. Come out & enjoy this unique author event in Mobile AL!

Authors! We welcome you!

We are excited for you to join us!

Table Fee: $50

General Author/Vendor Registration is available through Friday May 15, 2026.

This event is presented in partnership with

The Black Ink Coalition &

USA Libraries Art Galleries

MAY 30

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Letters & Songs Author Festival

Marx Library Outdoor Pavilion

MAY 30

3:00 PM - 4:30PM

Author/Vendor Teardown

Marx Library Outdoor Pavilion

Sign up Here!

Dr. Julia Royston

We are beyond excited to welcome Author, Coach, Publisher, and Speaker

Dr. Julia Royston, as our special presenter on May 30th during JAWS Letters & Songs!

Dr. Royston will present:

The Creative Business: Writing, Illustrating, and Beyond

Free & Open to the Public from 12 - 1PM!

University of South Alabama Marx Library Auditorium