Graphic with a purple gradient background promoting the 2026 AWP conference in Baltimore, March 4–7. The text “2026 AWP Baltimore” appears in large white letters on the left, with “March 4–7” in a blue rounded rectangle below. On the right, a vintage black typewriter with a sheet of paper inserted shows faint cursive writing, and a pair of stylized hands is positioned as if typing.
AWP is an annual gathering of writers, poets, editors, and publishers. From March 4-7, 2026, AWP will bring 10,000+ people to The City That Reads (and writes!)

Illustrated map titled “Baltimore Youth Literary Map.” The background is light purple with large orange and black text at the top and a banner reading, “Read stories & poems about these sites at www.charmlitmag.org.” The center features a stylized green map of Baltimore marked with colorful icons indicating cafés and bakeries, youth writing organizations, bookstores, libraries, museums and cultural institutions, parks, and historic sites. Highlighted landmarks include The Clifton House (2605 Talbot Rd), the Baltimore Museum of Art (10 Art Museum Dr), Enoch Pratt Free Library (400 Cathedral St), CHARM (Unity Hall, 1505 Eutaw Pl), and Patterson Park (27 S Linwood Ave). Numerous literary-related locations are labeled across neighborhoods, such as Bird in Hand Café, Red Emma’s, Normals Books & Records, Baltimore City College Library, The Peale, Peabody Library, The Book Escape, Greedy Reads (Fells Point), Dreamers & Make-Believers, and Fort McHenry. A key in the lower left explains the color-coded categories. Logos for CHARM: Voices of Baltimore Youth, Wide Angle Youth Media, Writers in Baltimore Schools, and DewMore appear along the bottom. A footer banner reads “Baltimore Hosts AWP 2026,” with details about the AWP Conference & Bookfair taking place March 4–7, and includes a QR code.We’re inviting everyone in Baltimore to join in!  Every evening from Wednesday through Saturday in the first week of March, hundreds of off-site events will extend the literary celebration all over the city. Eclectic and mostly free, these grassroots events will showcase exciting contemporary literature.

To help spread the word, CHARM: Voices of Baltimore Youth created a new, youth-led literary map of Baltimore, CityLit Project has compiled a robust list and schedule of Baltimore-Led AWP Off-Site Events, and we are shining a spotlight on some of the incredible local writers & Baker Artists involved.