Arizona’s Community-Driven Bookish Event Experience

Readers of the Valley (ROTV) is an Arizona-based literary event community creating welcoming, inclusive, and immersive experiences for readers, indie authors, bookish vendors, artists, and small businesses.

From large-scale author signings and themed literary markets to retreats, networking socials, and creative community experiences, ROTV exists to bring people together through books, creativity, and connection.

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More Than A BOOK EVENT

Founded by Becca in January 2025, Readers of the Valley was built from a passion for storytelling, creativity, and authentic community connection.

ROTV events are intentionally designed to feel approachable, engaging, and community-centered rather than traditional convention-style experiences. Every event is created to encourage discovery, networking, collaboration, and meaningful interactions between readers, authors, creators, and local businesses.

Since launching, Readers of the Valley has quickly grown into one of Arizona’s emerging bookish communities, welcoming hundreds to over a thousand attendees across multiple events.

What ROTV Stands For

📚 Indie & Local Authors
🛍️ Small Businesses & Handmade Vendors
🌈 LGBTQ+ Inclusive Spaces
✨ Diverse & Own Voices Storytelling
🤝 Community Collaboration & Connection
🎭 Creative & Immersive Experiences

At its core, Readers of the Valley exists to create spaces where readers and creators alike feel welcomed, seen, inspired, and celebrated.

OUR STORY

2027 AUTHOR & READERS EXPERIENCES

We’re heading into 2027 with an exciting lineup of bookish experiences designed to bring readers, authors, vendors, and creatives together throughout Arizona!

From our New Year, New Books kickoff and author networking events to the return of NovelCon, themed author showcases, seasonal celebrations, and our fan-favorite community events, there’s something for every kind of book lover.

Throughout the year, you’ll have opportunities to discover new authors, shop small, connect with fellow readers, celebrate diverse voices, and experience events that go beyond the traditional book signing.

Because at Readers of the Valley, we’re not just creating events—we’re creating experiences and community.

2027 is going to be a big year. And we’d love for you to be part of it.

MORE WAYS TO CONNECT

  • Growing Across Arizona

    Readers of the Valley has been featured by local news outlets multiple times while continuing to expand throughout Arizona with innovative literary events and retreats planned into 2027 and beyond.

  • Join the community

    Whether you’re a reader searching for your next favorite author, a vendor looking to connect with the bookish community, or a creator wanting to collaborate, there’s a place for you at Readers of the Valley.

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  • Interested in Volunteering?

    Our volunteers are an essential part of creating the welcoming, immersive, and organized experiences that ROTV is known for. From helping with event setup and attendee check-in to supporting vendors, managing activities, and assisting behind the scenes, every volunteer plays a meaningful role in building community through books and creativity.

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