Bedtime Stories is a yearly literary celebration in which Northwest writers unveil original short stories created for the event. Taking place in Seattle and Spokane each year in October, proceeds go toward Humanities Washington’s mission to create spaces to explore different perspectives.

The Bedtime Stories fundraiser has included prominent Northwest novelists like Charles Johnson, Tom Robbins, Jess Walter, Sharma Shields, Jamie Ford, David Guterson, August Wilson, and Garth Stein. The events also feature the presentation of the Humanities Washington Award.

Bedtime Stories 2020:

This year, our annual fundraiser of food, wine, and words is going online! Join us October 2 from anywhere in the state–or the world—for an evening where Washington State authors read original short stories based on the event’s theme.

Hear new work from National Book Award-winner Charles Johnson and scholar and author Beth Piatote, as well as stories from student authors who are creating short work under the theme “Unheard Voices.” This fundraiser is free to attend but registration is required. Join us! RSVP here >>