Interlink Publishing—Northampton’s Palestinian-owned book publisher—will be hosting the second annual Read + Resist Fest on Saturday, September 20th, from 10am to 4pm at 46 Crosby Street, Northampton, MA. This outdoor social justice festival will include a book sale, QTBIPOC vendors, children’s activities, teach-ins, workshops, screen printing, performances, music, food and more. It is free to the public and open to all ages. Masks are required.
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Discount Book Sale
Discount Book Sale
Interlink Publishing will be selling copies of their books for up to 30-70% off— their largest discount of the year!
QTBIPOC Vendors
QTBIPOC Vendors
The Read & Resist Fest features an amazing selection of QTBIPOC vendors and artists. From jewelry to textiles, clothing to ceramics!
Social Justice Orgs
Social Justice Orgs
Learn more about local social justice organizations advocating for issues like abolition, queer and trans rights and safety, anti-Zionism and Palestinian liberation, socialism, anti-racism, and more.
Teach-ins & Performances
Teach-ins & Performances
Catch a musical performance, a children's book storytime, poetry reading or teach-in about important issues of today featuring notable local and visiting presenters.
SPEAKERS & TEACH-INS
11:00 am: 6 Abolitionists You Were Never Taught in School
Teach-in on abolition by Dr. Amilcar Shabazz and Tom Wiener, authors of In Defiance: 20 Abolitionists You Were Never Taught in School.
KIDS CORNER: 11:30 am: Palestine Storytime
Storytime of Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine read by Hannah Moushabeck, play-along music with percussion by Michel Moushabeck.
12:00 pm: Care at the End of the World: Dreaming of Infrastructure in Crip-of-Color Writing
Teach in by Jina B. Kim, author and Assistant Professor of English and the Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality at Smith College.
1:00 pm: Palestinian Poetry Teach-in
Teach-in by George Abraham, Palestinian American poet, editor, essayist, critic, and performance artist.
2:00 pm: Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School
Book talk by bestselling author and educator of antiracist and social justice education, Tiffany Jewell.
KIDS CORNER: 2:30 pm: Queer History Teach-in for Kids!
Kid-friendly teach-in by Sarah Prager, author of Kind Like Marsha
3:00 pm: Immigration Protections Teach-In
Teach-in by immigration lawyer and activist, Elliot Oberholtzer
Participating Orgs & Vendors
Queer Kidlit Camp
Authors Against Book Bans
Interlink Publishing
Rabbits of Realness
Liyang Western Massachusetts
Valley Families for Palestine
Grow Food Northampton
Eyewitness Palestine
Jewish Voice for Peace Western Mass
Western Mass Asylum Support Network
Translate Gender
Apartheid-Free Western Mass
UMass Amherst and Smith Young Communist League
Stop L3 Harris Northampton
5PAN (5 College Pan-Asian Network)
Tarin Andrea Designs
Wild Fancy Design
Fortuna Major Press
HYPHAE: Makers Market & Skills Studio
Demilitarize Western Mass
UMass Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine
Collective Power for Reproductive Justice
Eyewitness Palestine
National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA)
Parking
Parking
There is street parking on Hubbard Ave, Coolidge Ave, and Sherman Ave. Please do not park in a way that blocks residential driveways. You will be towed. Additional parking is available at the Northampton Montessori School at 51 Bates St and is only a short walk from the festival. More parking is available at the Enlite Cannabis Dispensary and near the Norwottuck Rail Trail Parking lot by the rotary.
FAQs
How can I apply to be a vendor?
Vendor and organization applications are open from July 1st to July 31st, 2025. We’re inviting our community members to submit proposals to vend or table at the event. We welcome applications from QTBIPOC or social justice-oriented artists or small businesses and community organizations.
Vending applications for 2025 are closed.
Can I volunteer to help?
We need volunteers to make this event successful! Volunteer roles include: Setup, Event Coordination / Planning - pre-event, Outreach - pre-event, Event Security, Medic, Vendor Support, Stage / Teach-in Support, Parking Assistance, Greeter, Raffle Table, Breakdown / Clean Up. Volunteer sign up is closed for 2025.
Is there a rain date?
Yes! In the event of extreme weather, we will be hosting the event on the following day, Sunday, September 21st. Vendors will be notified 48 hours before the event, and we will share information on the site as soon as we are able.
What are your values?
We believe in fostering an anti-racist, anti-Zionist, anti-ableist, trans-affirming, and queer-affirming space. We are abolitionists and believe in anti-imperialism and land back. Any behavior that conflicts with these values will result in the participant being asked to leave.
Is masking required?
Yes. Masks are required at this event —outdoors and indoors —as a form of resistance against the continued spread of Covid-19, surveillance, and threat of mask bans. High-quality N-95/KN-95 masks will be provided if you don’t have one. If you have recently tested positive for Covid or are feeling sick, please stay home. We ask that vendors and organizers take a rapid Covid-19 test the morning of the event (tests will be provided).
What other security measures are you taking to protect vulnerable community members?
We will have trained peacekeepers and descalators on site. The event is on private property, and legally, we retain the right to ask anyone to leave for any reason. We ask that no one take photos or video of any individuals without consent. Our onsite photographers will ask for consent before taking official Read & Resist Fest media.
Where should I park?
There is street parking on Hubbard Ave, Coolidge Ave, and Sherman Ave. Please do not park in a way that blocks residential driveways. You will be towed. Additional parking is available at the Northampton Montessori School at 51 Bates St and is only a short walk from the festival. More parking is available at the Enlite Cannabis Dispensary and near the roundabout on Damon Road.
Is there ADA Compliant Parking?
Yes, there are three accessible parking spaces available upon request outside the event. Please see the parking attendant when you arrive.
Will there be food at the festival?
Yes! We are inviting several food vendors to sell their goods at the festival.
Will there be a bathroom?
Yes. We have rented a wheelchair accessible port-o-potty for the event.
Is the event accessible?
Check out our accessibility document.
If you have any specific questions, please reach out to: readandresistfest@protonmail.com
This event is made possible by the Interlink Foundation and grants from the Northampton Arts Council and the Mass Cultural Council.
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