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Festival of Faith & Writing Opening Plenary with Laurie Halse Anderson
- Thu, Apr 16, 2026
- 12:30 pm
Van Noord Arena, Calvin University
Join us as we kick off the 2026 Festival of Faith & Writing, Thursday, April 16 at 12:30pm in Calvin's Van Noord Arena! This celebratory FREE event features young adult author Laurie Halse Anderson, author of Rebellion 1776, Chains, and Speak.
When you arrive on Calvin University's campus, please plan to park in lots 1-6 and then proceed to the Van Noord Arena. A map showing the parking lot and arena locations can be found here.
While this event is free, tickets are still required. Tickets can be reserved online through the Calvin University Box Office.
Please Note: If you have registered for the Festival, you do not need to reserve a ticket for this session. Festival registration includes all plenary sessions.