{"id":126520,"date":"2026-04-27T13:41:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T19:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/four-corners-writers-anthology-to-represent-colorado-at-library-of-congress-book-festival\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T14:02:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T20:02:14","slug":"four-corners-writers-anthology-to-represent-colorado-at-library-of-congress-book-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/four-corners-writers-anthology-to-represent-colorado-at-library-of-congress-book-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Four Corners Writers\u2019 anthology to represent Colorado at Library of Congress book festival"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Library of Congress will host the 2026 National Book Festival at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The Colorado Center for the Book nominated \u201cFour Corners Voices\u201d as one of the state\u2019s representative literary works. (Courtesy photo)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n

\u201cFour Corners Voices,\u201d an anthology of written works from the Four Corners region, will be one of Colorado\u2019s representative works of literature for the 2026 National Book Festival of the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a tremendous honor,\u201d said Chuck Greaves, a mystery author and president of Four Corners Writers, a Cortez-based nonprofit that supports regional literary talent.<\/p>\n

The free Aug. 22 event at the Washington Convention Center hosts best-selling authors and literature fans alike and includes author talks, panels and book signings. Last year\u2019s festival drew tens of thousands of attendees, and this year\u2019s celebration marks a special occasion as the nation honors its 250th anniversary.<\/p>\n

Greaves, who selected and edited the short stories submitted for publication in the anthology, said the book originated with the intent of providing local writers with an outlet for their work, something he said is often lacking in the rural Southwest.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis area attracts a lot of creative people,\u201d Greaves said.<\/p>\n

The book, published in 2024, received 140 submissions, which editors narrowed to 12 short stories, 13 essays and 24 poems. In 2025, it received a Colorado Book Award, and Four Corners Writers released a second edition due to overwhelming interest from Four Corners authors who wanted to showcase their work.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a great read as evidenced by the Colorado Book Award,\u201d Greaves said. \u201cYou\u2019ll get a glimpse into the kind of writing talent that we have in the community.\u201d<\/p>\n

The particular artistic flair unique to the Four Corners region is evident in the area\u2019s vibrant music and arts scene, and now its literary one. The works published in \u201cFour Corners Voices\u201d are by authors from the region or authors writing about the region, both of whom draw inspiration from the area\u2019s culture.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople feel a deep connections to the area, the landscape, the history,\u201d Greaves said.<\/p>\n

Beyond the two successful anthologies, Four Corners Writers works to cultivate that connection through monthly writers workshops, hosted free to the public at ZU Gallery Arts, 48 W. Main St., on the third Wednesday of each month. The book festival will be a significant step onto the national stage for the group.<\/p>\n

The Library of Congress will release updates on the festival schedule at loc.gov\/bookfest<\/a> as the date approaches. Information on purchasing \u201cFour Corners Voices\u201d can be found at fourcornerswriters.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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