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Bookstore Crawl!
April 5 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Bookstore Crawl: Join the Snail Trail!
Slow & steady writes the story! Presenting a free 4-part community writing series
at local bookstores every Saturday in April.
Jacksonville, FL – March 27, 2025 – This April, Women Writing for (a) Change Jacksonville invites you to hit pause and embrace the power of slow storytelling with Bookstore Crawl: Join the Snail Trail!, a month-long celebration of writing, reflection, and community.
- Each Saturday in April, we’ll gather at beloved local bookstores (most of which are owned by women!) for free, welcoming writing circles centered on the theme of “snailing down”—moving slowly and deliberately, like our wise mascot, the snail. With themes like “Slow Beginnings” and “Under the Shell,” this four-part series offers a chance to explore personal stories, connect with others, and savor the joy of words.
- Pick up a Library Checkout Card at your first event and collect a stamp each week. Attend all four, and you’ll be entered into a raffle for a free writing class sampler!
“This series is an invitation to breathe, reflect, and write at a gentler pace,” says organizer
Jennifer Wolfe. “We’re honoring what’s possible when we slow down—in bookstores, in community, and on the page.”
Event Schedule & Themes:
April 5 – Slow Beginnings
- Embrace the beauty of starting slow with mindful writing and gentle prompts.
- San Marco Books and More, 11–1 p.m. – Facilitator: Karen Allen
- Happy Medium Books and Café, 3–5 p.m. – Facilitator: Jennifer Wolfe
April 12 – Leaving a Trail
- What stories do we leave behind? Explore legacy, memory, and the marks we make.
- Chamblin’s Uptown Bookstore, 12–1:30 p.m. – Facilitator: Juli Williams
- Dig deep into personal narratives. What nourishes you? What has helped you grow?
- Café Resistance (Northside), 1–3 p.m. – Facilitator: Tru Leverette Hall
- Write letters to your future self, loved ones, or favorite authors. Celebrate the journey.
- The Literary Lounge (Murray Hill), 1–3 p.m. – Facilitator: Mary Moore
- Femme Fire Books (Riverside), 11–3 p.m. – BOOK CLUB FAIR only
- (Stop by our Jane Austen Book Club table to say hi, grab your final stamp, and check out book clubs from across the city!)
Bonus! April 26 is Independent Bookstore Day
Celebrate by visiting Jacksonville’s amazing local and women-owned bookstores. Buy a book, support small business, and finish your Snail Trail in style!
All events are FREE and open to the public. No writing experience necessary—just a love for stories, community, and taking things at a snail’s pace.
Learn more at www.womenwritingjacksonville.
About Women Writing for (a) Change Jacksonville
We create safe and supportive spaces for individuals to cultivate their authentic voice through the art of writing. Our circles are rooted in conscious community, creativity, and inclusivity. All are welcome.