Monday, May 4, 2026

The Strangers Project

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Diverse crowd enjoying a lively outdoor literary festival, highlighting community connection and the exchange of handwritten stories.

Literary festivals and book events boost community engagement in 2026

The Strangers Project, an internationally celebrated initiative collecting over 100,000 handwritten stories, makes its West Coast debut at the Santa Barbara Literary Festival .

Claire Donovan·May 4, 2026