Fostering a United Community

Excellence and mutual respect are non-negotiable.

We are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and united community where authors, merchants, sponsors, volunteers, and guests can gather in a spirit of creativity and connection. These boundaries are in place to ensure we achieve this.

This is a family-friendly event. We welcome readers of all ages and are intentional about maintaining an environment that is appropriate and comfortable for everyone in attendance.

Every attendee is responsible for their own conduct and content. We do not censor individual works. Vendors determine what they sell, and attendees are expected to exercise informed discretion when purchasing. The views, opinions, and content presented by vendors and participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the event organizers. The event hosts assume no responsibility or liability for individual content displayed or sold. We expect all participants to engage with kindness, professionalism, and consideration for others. Harassment, discrimination, bullying, aggressive behavior, or disruptive conduct of any kind will not be tolerated.

This includes but is not limited to disrespectful language, inappropriate comments, unwanted physical contact, participating in doxing, intoxication that disrupts the event, or behavior that creates an unsafe or uncomfortable environment either online or in person. Additionally, because this is a family-friendly event, explicit or X-rated content may not be openly displayed. This includes explicit imagery, costumes, graphic language, sensitive or triggering material, or promotional materials that are not appropriate for a general audience. We ask all authors and merchants to ensure that their displays and marketing materials reflect the standards of a public, all-ages environment. No weapons, fake or otherwise, are permitted at any of our events.

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy.

If an individual is not conducting themselves at their highest standard or is being disrespectful toward any of our authors, merchants, guests, sponsors, staff, or volunteers, they will be asked to leave immediately and will not be permitted to attend future events.

Our goal is simple:

To ensure a safe, respectful, and inspiring experience for every member of our community.

Thank you for helping us uphold the standard of excellence that defines our company, event, and community.

Our Foundational Beliefs:

Shonda Ramsey and Michelle Bolanger are Christians with a heart to serve others and a firm stance on leading in a way that best represents how Jesus led. We firmly believe in an all inclusive event that celebrates who each individual was created to be, just as they are. We understand that our religious beliefs may not be in alignment with others, but it is our hope that with mutual respect and professionalism, we can coexist in this space together.