Ogden continues to foster a vibrant literary scene through community festivals, local publishing successes, and individual accolades for its poets.
The debut outdoor reading festival known as Under The Covers invites book and nature lovers to unite under the falling leaves. This event is described as a bookworm's dream.
In local literary achievements, Ogden Poet Laureate Angelika Brewer has been awarded a $50,000 fellowship from the Academy of American Poets. This funding is intended to support public poetry programs throughout 2024-25.
Local bookseller Patrick Ramsay of Ogden's Happy Magpie Book & Quill has recommended an end-of-year list of books for 2024. This list consists mostly of non-fiction titles penned by local authors.
Ogden's Glass Spider Publishing has seen a book selected to become a Hollywood film. Additionally, the local community supports various organizations including the Chamber Orchestra Ogden, Coffee Links, and the Ogden Nature Center.
