Read & Rise Festival Read & Rise Festival is an exciting celebration of books, ideas, creativity, and the power of reading. Join authors, readers, students, educators, publishers, and book lovers for an inspiring experience filled with book discoveries, live readings, storytelling, author conversations, writing activities, and meaningful connections. Whether you love books, want to discover new stories, or simply want to learn something new, Read & Rise Festival is the place to connect, be inspired, and grow through the power of words. Read. Discover. Connect. Rise.