The Power of Young Voices: Gen Z, Unfiltered @ Bookmarks: A Festival for Readers and Writers

At just 16, Aiden Branss began writing during the pandemic, transforming uncertainty and isolation into creativity and storytelling. Now an author and the founder of Aiden Branss Books, he champions emerging Gen Z writers and helps their voices reach a wider audience. In this inspiring presentation, he’ll share how he went from writing and self-publishing his first book to building a platform for young authors that has attracted attention from the Chicago Tribune, WGN, and WTTW. Whether you’re an aspiring author, an avid reader, or simply someone with a story to tell, you’ll leave encouraged to take the next step in your own creative journey.