Chita Rivera, the legendary Broadway star, has been announced as the keynote speaker for the Montclair Literary Festival in New Jersey. The festival, which takes place on June 9-11, 2023, will feature a diverse lineup of writers, including poets, journalists, and novelists. The festival will be held both in-person and online, making it accessible to a wider audience.
Rivera, a two-time Tony Award-winning performer, is also an accomplished author, having recently released her memoir “Chita: A Legendary Life.” She will be interviewed by Montclair resident and best-selling author Christina Baker Kline, whose works include “Orphan Train” and “The Exiles.”
The Montclair Literary Festival, now in its seventh year, has become a staple event in the community, attracting both local and national audiences. The festival is dedicated to celebrating the power of words and literature, and it seeks to foster a love of reading and writing in all ages.
In addition to Rivera and Kline, the festival will feature a wide range of other talented authors, including Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson, National Book Award finalist Sigrid Nunez, and poet Ocean Vuong.
Overall, the Montclair Literary Festival promises to be a diverse and engaging celebration of literature, with something for everyone. Whether attending in-person or online, audiences are sure to be inspired and enlightened by the talented lineup of writers and speakers.