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Wisconsin Book Festival presents Leila Chatti and Rowan Hisayo Buchanan
From the organizers: "Presented in partnership with the University of Wisconsin Program in Creative Writing, this edition of Wisconsin Wednesdays features UW Alumnae Rowan Hisayo Buchanan for her new novel, Starling Days, and Leila […]
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UA Distinguished Visitor Series in Creative Writing presents Philip Metres
The University of Arizona Distinguished Visitor Series in Creative Writing presents an online reading with Philip Metres. Register here: https://arizona.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WC2fXUcmQDm7ZROLlZHU-Q
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Academy of American Poets presents Books Noted Live: Tyree Daye & Honorée Fanonne Jeffers
From the organizers: "Join the Academy of American Poets for Books Noted Live, a new, virtual reading and conversation series featuring poets with new or forthcoming books. The first of four […]
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A Reading & Conversation with Aimee Nezhukumatathil & Ross Gay, moderated by Cathy Linh Che & Malcolm Tariq
From the organizers: "In celebration of the publication months of Aimee Nezhukumatathil’s World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments and Ross Gay’s Be Holding: A […]
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Garden of Verses: A Celebration of W.S. Merwin’s Poetry and Living Legacy in Support of The Merwin Conservancy
From the organizers: We're gathering virtually with friends around the world to remember W.S. Merwin on the occasion of his birthday, and to share a vision for stewarding his legacy. […]
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Bard Center for Civic Engagement Presents The Joy and Curse of Translation with Bill Porter / Red Pine
From the organizers: Bill Porter / Red Pine, Translator No one ever plans to be a translator, and no artist is more poorly equipped or trained. Nor do translators ever […]
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Hugo House Presents Book Launch: Rae Armantrout & Heather McHugh
From the organizers: Join us for a virtual reading with celebrated writers Rae Armantrout and Heather McHugh, who will read from their new books, Conjure and Muddy Matterhorn (respectively). RSVP for this free reading at the “Tickets” […]
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Poets House presents Tyree Daye
Poets House Presents is a series of 10 minute readings that are posted on IGTV, YouTube, and the Poets House Archive on Fridays at noon. On October 2, poet and educator Tyree […]
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FEMS2020 Presents Finals Showcase Featuring Charlotte Abotsi & Rachel McKibbens!
From the organizers: As a part of our 4th Annual FEMS Festival, we will be hosting a Finals Showcase featuring Charlotte Abotsi and Rachel McKibbens! We will be showcasing FEMS […]
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USF Humanities Institute Presents A Poetry Reading with Pulitzer Prize Winner, Jericho Brown
From the organizers: This year's winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, Jericho Brown, will read from "The Tradition" and take questions from the audience. "The Tradition" details the normalization […]
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Brooklyn Public Library Presents Indigenous Peoples Day Poetry Celebration with Sherwin Bitsui
From the organizers: Join award-winning authors Sherwin Bitsui, Joan Naviyuk Kane, and Tommy Pico for a poetry reading of new poems. Of Sherwin Bitsui's poetry, Library Journal writes, “Bitsui’s poetry returns things to […]
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The Manchester Literature Festival presents Jericho Brown, Rachel Long, Raymond Antrobus & Safiya Sinclair
From the organizers: MLF and Picador present four stunning, innovative poets whose work speaks to the times we are living in. Jericho Brown’s Pulitzer Prize winning collection The Tradition considers the […]
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Fall 2020 Launch Party Livestream: Tyree Daye, Jennifer L. Knox, Alberto Ríos, & Lewis Hyde
Join Copper Canyon Press for a livestream launch party to celebrate four extraordinary books from our fall 2020 season! Tyree Daye, Jennifer L. Knox, Alberto Ríos, and Lewis Hyde will […]
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UNC Chapel Hill presents Tyree Daye’s Cardinal: A Virtual Book Launch with Special Guest Nabila Lovelace
From the organizers: Please join us in a virtual book launch for Tyree Daye’s second collection Cardinal, from Copper Canyon Press, featuring the poet Nabila Lovelace. Tyree Daye’s Cardinal is […]
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New York University’s Creative Writing Program presents Writing Into a Crisis: A Virtual Reading and Conversation with John Freeman and Khaled Mattawa
From the organizers: Writing into a Crisis: a virtual reading, conversation, and Q&A with John Freeman and Khaled Mattawa. Reading is free and open to the public, though registration is required. Please register here to […]
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AAPI FORCE EF presents a Night of Cultural Resistance, feat. Monica Sok
From the organizers: AAPIs are rising up in resistance! Join AAPI FORCE EF for a night of dynamic performances and artist conversations on civic engagement at our Night of Cultural […]
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Hosfelt Gallery presents Lewis Hyde and Max Gimblett
Join the Hosfelt Gallery for a presentation by Lewis Hyde and Max Gimblett about their new collaborative work "The Disappearing Ox." Register here.
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Colorado College presents Alison C. Rollins
From the organizers: Join us for an evening with Alison Rollins, author of “Library of Small Catastrophes” a nominee for the 2020 Hurston Wright Legacy Award. A Cave Canem and […]
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Chessy Normile and Marie Howe present a Reading and Celebration for GREAT EXODUS, GREAT WALL, GREAT PARTY
Join Chessy Normile and Marie Howe as they celebrate the publication of Normile's "Great Exodus, Great Wall, Great Party," winner of the 2020 American Poetry Review/Honickman First Book Prize selected […]
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Left Bank Books presents ONLINE: Pandemic Poets – Tess Taylor and Dana Levin, in conversation with “The Common.” Hope, resiliency, and poetry in the time of lockdown.
From the organizers: Join Left Bank Books and The Common for a conversation about poetics in the time of pandemic and the ecology of lockdown on October 21 at 7pm CDT/ 5pm […]
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The Dodge Poetry Program presents the Dodge Poetry Festival 2020
From the organizers: Come experience a deep, personal connection to poetry. Join the online festival to engage with beloved and distinguished poets and take part in community conversations no matter […]
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Washington University in St. Louis presents Reading with Mark Bibbins
From the organizers: Visiting Hurst Professor Mark Bibbins is the author of four books of poetry: 13th Balloon; They Don’t Kill You Because They’re Hungry, They Kill You Because They’re […]
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The Adroit Journal presents Issue 35 Release Reading
From the organizers: The editors of The Adroit Journal are thrilled to welcome you to a reading celebrating the release of our thirty-fifth issue. Readers include issue contributors Traci Brimhall, […]
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The Wisconsin Book Festival presents Come the Slumberless to the Land of Nod & Descent
From the organizers: Presented in partnership with the University of Wisconsin Program in Creative Writing, this edition of Wisconsin Wednesdays features UW Alumnae Traci Brimhall and Lauren Russell for their new […]
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Poetry@Tech presents Atlanta Poetry Festival & Translation Summit
From the organizers: featuring Jericho Brown, Linda Gregerson, Brenda Shaughnessy, Sandra Meek, Ilya Kaminsky, Mario Chard & a group of distinguished special guest poets from Germany This event is made possible in co-operation with Poetry@Tech, Terminus […]
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Poets & Writers present Unique and Unified: Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the NOMMO Literary Society with Jericho Brown
From the organizers: Founded in 1995, the NOMMO Literary Society was a writing workshop specifically for Black writers in New Orleans. Although Hurricane Katrina's landfall in 2005 led to the […]
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To Marvin: A Celebration of Marvin Bell in Poems
Please join us for a reading and celebration of Marvin Bell’s poetry by his friends, colleagues, and former students, including John Irving, Tess Gallagher, Heather McHugh, David St. John, Naomi […]
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Twenty Summers presents Jaswinder Bolina & Victoria Chang in Conversation
From the organizers: Poets Jaswinder Bolina and Victoria Chang will talk about their latest books — Jaswinder’s first essay collection Of Color (McSweeney’s, 2020) and Victoria’s latest collection Obit (Copper […]
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Prairie Lights presents Ada Limón in conversation with Jennifer L Knox: Writers @ Grinnell
From the organizers: Live from Prairie Lights, a reading and conversation between Ada Limón and Jennifer L. Knox. Register here.
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VerseFest 2020 presents American Interests with Philip Metres and Laura Kasischke
This event will feature three speakers: Philip Metres, Laura Kasischke, and Johannes Göransson.
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Skylight Books presents Live on Crowdcast: Zyzzyva: the L.A. Issue Group Reading
From the organizers: Please note: this event will take place live on Crowdcast. RSVP here to join the livestream or watch the replay! Join us for a group reading to celebrate the […]
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West X Midwest presents Claudia Rankine and Jericho Brown
From the organizers: Spend an evening with McArthur Fellow Claudia Rankine and Pulitzer Prize–winning poet Jericho Brown and as they discuss Just Us, Rankine’s brilliant new collection. This arrangement of essays, […]
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Beyond Baroque presents Part I of The Poetry Stage Redux
From the organizers: Beyond Baroque presents the first installment of The Poetry Stage Redux, a series of readings by nationally acclaimed poets from the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books […]
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The Arab American National Museum presents Upping the Stakes: Persecution and Resistance Across Contexts — Live Arts Share + Panel Discussion
From the organizers: FREE with RSVP or suggested $10 donation* *Donate $25 or more and receive a free e-subscription of Michigan Quarterly Review! RSVP for streaming link Writers published in Sukoon Magazine and […]
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The Adroit Journal presents Adroit Turns Ten: An Evening of Writing & Verse
From the organizers: The editors of The Adroit Journal are thrilled to welcome you to a special reading in celebration of our ten year anniversary, honoring our Founding Editor-in-Chief, Peter LaBerge. Readers […]
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The Academy of American Poets presents Gather in Poems: A Virtual Reading and Offering of Community Through Poetry Featuring Award-Winning Poets from Across the U.S.
From the organizers: The Academy of American Poets is honored to present Gather In Poems: A Virtual Reading on Tuesday, November 24, at 7:30 pm EDT, which will reflect on […]
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RHINO Poetry presents RHINO Reads Online: Aricka Foreman + Keith S. Wilson
From the organizers: Log on with us for a reading by Aricka Foreman + Keith S. Wilson! It's just like our regular readings you know and love, but from the […]
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The Still Queer Reading Series presents Mark Bibbins in Conversation with Alexander Chee & Dustin Schell
From the organizers: In honor of World AIDS Day, the Still Queer reading series welcomes Mark Bibbins, author of 13th Balloon. Mark will be joined in conversation by Still Queer co-curators Alexander […]
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The Institute of Black Intellectual Innovation at CSUF presents Black Center: An Online Poetry Reading
From the organizers: Featuring Tommye Blout, Nandi Comer, T'ai Freedom Ford, Luther Hughes, Nabila Lovelace, Joy Priest, Phillip B. Williams, Keith S. Wilson. Hosted by Ashaki M. Jackson tinyurl.com/BLACKCENTER […]
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WE SPEAK Youth Poetry Slam Competition with Special Guest Jericho Brown
From the organizers: Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA) presents the first-ever WE SPEAK Festival, a virtual, evening-length celebration of spoken word poetry and storytelling. Integrating critically-acclaimed artists Jericho Brown, […]
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Maynooth University English Department presents Philip Metres: Shrapnel Maps, A Poetry Reading and Discussion
From the organizers: In the second event of our Poetry and Poetics reading and discussion series, Maynooth English Department is delighted to host multi-award-winning poet Philip Metres, who will read […]
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Brooklyn Public Library presents MISSING THEM Poetry Reading: Holding Space for Grief
From the organizers: Join us on Friday night to kick off THE CITY’s MISSING THEM Memorial Event with poetry readings on loss, grieving and celebrating life during a pandemic, presented by Brooklyn Public […]
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Writers Against Trump presents The Georgia Senate Runoff with Jericho Brown, Anjali Enjeti, Tayari Jones, and Laurel Snyder
From the organizers: Writers Against Trump: The Georgia Senate Runoff with Jericho Brown, Anjali Enjeti, Tayari Jones, and Laurel Snyder. Moderated by Carolyn Forché, co-sponsored by Avid Bookshop and Books […]
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The Brooklyn Rail presents Radical Poetry Reading with Sharon Olds, Leila Chatti, Toi Derricotte, Yusef Komunyakaa, and Danez Smith
From the organizers: "Poet Sharon Olds curates the 20th Radical Poetry Reading, featuring Toi Derricotte, Yusef Komunyakaa, Danez Smith, and Leila Chatti. This event will be held over ZOOM. We’ll […]
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The Manderley Collective presents Leila Chatti and Elizabeth Powell
The Manderley Collective presents an online reading and Q&A with Leila Chatti and Elizabeth Powell. Register here: https://nyu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYtd-6tqj0jEtAw93LunZG70_ZQyOmtr9uu
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Palm Beach Poetry Festival presents Gregory Orr
From the organizers: For this year’s Thomas Lux Memorial Reading and special interview, the festival is pleased to present The Beloved: A Poetry and Song Cycle, a collaborative work created […]
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LOGOS presents Tyree Daye + Hannah VanderHart
From the organizers: Digital LOGOS Gathering, co-sponsored by EcoTheo Review. LOGOS Collective Collective Gatherings are 'liturgically-inflected' reading events, which engage audience participation. To participate in the ZOOM call, please RSVP […]
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The Black Matter Is Life: Poetry for Engagement and Overcoming – Love, Love, Love, feat. Jericho Brown
From the organizers: "Join us this winter for a virtual series of public conversations entitled, The Black Matter is Life: Poetry for Engagement and Overcoming. In this series, we will […]
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The Adroit Journal Issue 36 Release Reading featuring Ellen Bass
From the organizers: "The editors of The Adroit Journal are excited to welcome you to a reading celebrating the release of our thirty-sixth issue. Readers include issue contributors Ellen Bass, Ethan Chatagnier, […]
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Lift Every Voice: Why African American Poetry Matters
From the organizers: "As part of Lift Every Voice: Why African American Poetry Matters, the Library Foundation of Los Angeles joins the nationwide celebration of 250 years of African American […]
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100 Boots Poetry Series presents Nathaniel Mackey and Natalie Shapero
From the organizers: "This free program will be hosted on Zoom; registration is required. The 100 Boots Poetry Series presents readings by a range of emerging and established writers from […]
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Fresno MFA Chicanx Writers and Artists Association presents Monica Sok
From the organizers: "Join the Chicanx Writers and Artists Association in (re)welcoming Monica Sok, an acclaimed poet, for a reading and Q&A! Monica was previously slated to read with […]
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The Chicano Writers and Artists Association at Fresno State presents Monica Sok
From the organizers: Join the Chicanx Writers and Artists Association in (re)welcoming Monica Sok, an acclaimed poet, for a reading and Q&A! Monica was previously slated to read with us […]
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Lit Youngstown presents Philip Metres, Kevin Carey, & Kim Roberts
Lit Youngstown presents a celebration of three poets and their new books, streaming live on Lit Youngstown's YouTube channel. Tune in for a reading and conversation with Philip Metres, Kevin […]
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The Academy of American Poets presents All We Can Save: A Virtual Reading & Comprehension feat. Ellen Bass
The Academy of American Poets presents All We Can Save: A Virtual Reading & Comprehension, February 4 at 7 PM EST, feat. Ellen Bass From the organizers: All We Can […]
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HOME: Poetry Reading and Open Mic Series presents Rachel McKibbens
From the organizers: The theme, HOME, is born out of our current space, time, crisis, and future-shaping. What does home mean? What isn’t home? Who is lacking home? Now that […]
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Home Poetry Workshop Series: A Poetry Reading & Open Mic with Rachel McKibbens
From the organizers: “HOME is a poetry reading, open mic, and workshop series led by Boston Poet Laureate Porsha Olayiwola. It consists of a featured reader and brief open mic […]
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Observable Reading Series presents Tyree Daye and Fatimah Asghar
The St. Louis Poetry Center's Observable reading series presents a livestreamed reading with Tyree Daye and Fatimah Asghar. The event is free, with a suggested $5 donation. Enjoy the livestream […]
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An Instagram Live Reading with Alex Dimitrov
An Instagram Live Reading with Alex Dimitrov Watch here: https://www.instagram.com/wildeamericanboy/
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Winter 2021 Launch Party Livestream: Natalie Shapero, Alex Dimitrov, & Erin Belieu
Join Copper Canyon Press for a livestream launch party reading in celebration of our winter 2021 season of books! Natalie Shapero, Alex Dimitrov, and Erin Belieu will read from their […]
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Georgia Poetry Circuit presents Victoria Chang
Georgia Poetry Circuit, February 11 at 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM ET, presents Victoria Chang From the organizers: The Georgia Poetry Circuit and The Department of Writing & Linguistics present […]
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Folger Shakespeare Library presents O.B. Hardison Poetry with Tracy K. Smith & Maurice Manning
Folger Shakespeare Library presents O.B. Hardison Poetry, February 11th at 7:30 PM ET, with Tracy K. Smith & Maurice Manning From the organizers: Poet Maurice Manning will join with recent Poet Laureate Tracy […]
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Raven Book Store presents Poetry with Jennifer L. Knox and Meg Johnson
Raven Book Store presents Poetry with Jennifer L. Knox and Meg Johnson From the organizers: Join two acclaimed Midwestern poets for a weird and wonderful night of poetry! Register here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/knoxjohnson/register
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UCR Writers Week presents Alison C. Rollins, Kelli Jo Ford, and Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle
UCR Writers Week presents Alison C. Rollins, Kelli Jo Ford, and Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle From the organizers: Entering its 44th year, UCR’s Writers Week is the longest-running free literary event in […]
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NYU Creative Writing Program presents Poetry Reading with Alex Dimitrov, Megan Fernandes, & Noah Warren
NYU Creative Writing Program presents Poetry Reading, Feb.18 at 7 PM EST, with Alex Dimitrov, Megan Fernandes, & Noah Warren From the organizers: This event is free and open to […]
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Lit Youngstown presents Kelli Russell Agodon, Erica Bodwell, & Jennifer Jean
From the organizers: "Lit Youngstown will celebrate Kelli Russell Agodon, Erica Bodwell, and Jennifer Jean and the publication of their new books Sunday, February 21 at 7 PM EST. Join […]
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Emory University presents Faculty Showcase feat. Jericho Brown & others
Emory University presents Faculty Showcase feat. Jericho Brown & others From the organizers: Join the Office of the Provost in celebrating Black History Month through the extraordinary research, creativity, and […]
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Elliot Bay Book Company presents Valzhyna Mort with Ilya Kaminsky
Elliot Bay Book Company presents Valzhyna Mort with Ilya Kaminsky, Feb. 22 at 6 PM PST From the organizers: Published late in 2020 to universal high praise, Valzhyna Mort’s utterly […]
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The Boutelle-Day Poetry Center presents Poetry Reading with Victoria Chang
The Boutelle-Day Poetry Center presents Poetry Reading , Feb 23. at 7:30 PM EST, with Victoria Chang Register here: https://tinyurl.com/ChangBDPC-Feb23
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Brazos Bookstore presents VIRTUAL with Erin Belieu, Cate Marvin, and Mark Wunderlich
Brazos Bookstore presents VIRTUAL , Thursday, February 25 at 7 PM CST, with Erin Belieu, Cate Marvin, and Mark Wunderlich From the organizers: START: Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 7:00pm […]
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Iowa State University presents Monday Monologue with Jennifer Knox
Iowa State University presents Monday Monologue, March 1 at 12 PM - 1 PM EST, with Jennifer Knox From the organizers: ISU’s Monday Monologue series presents a livestream reading with […]
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The 2021 Tomás Rivera Conference presents A Reading & Conversation with Javier Zamora
From the organizers: Our theme for the Fall 2020 conference seeks to explore, challenge, and interrogate the myriad ways in which activism—in all its forms—influences the production and consumption of […]
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The New School presents Poetry Forum with Erin Belieu
The New School presents Poetry Forum with Erin Belieu From the organizers: The New School's Creative Writing Program curates a series of forums and special events throughout the academic year, […]
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TYR presents Writing in an Age of Crisis with Jericho Brown
TYR presents Writing in an Age of Crisis, March 4 at 7 PM EST with Jericho Brown From the organizers: As part of a new series on craft, “TYR Talks,” […]