Bedtime Stories
Literary Gala Raises Funds for Humanities Washington’s Work
Since 1999, Humanities Washington has hosted Bedtime Stories, a literary celebration featuring critically acclaimed Northwest writers unveiling original short stories created specifically for a dinner gala. The annual event raises funds for Humanities Washington’s work of sparking conversation and critical thinking across the state.
National Book Award winner Charles Johnson has called Bedtime Stories “the region’s premier literary event.”
The list of authors who have participated in Bedtime Stories reads like a who’s who of the Northwest literary scene, ranging from novelists like Tom Robbins, David Guterson and Garth Stein, to poet laureates Sam Green and Kathleen Flenniken. For a roundup of the last several years’ events, check out the Past Events page. Check out the Bedtime Stories Spokane and Bedtime Stories Seattle pages for details about this year’s events.





