The Boston Book Festival will present a full week of virtual and in-person events for its annual celebration of the power of words. All events are free to attend.

Headlining presenters include Annette Gordon-Reed, Clint Smith, Tracy K. Smith, Ekua Holmes, Tricia Elam Walker, Tiya Miles, Nicholas A. Christakis, and many more. In all, more than 100 authors will participate in the festival taking place from October 16–23, with a kickoff event on October 15.