Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction Award Ceremony and Reception with keynote speaker, Chris Abani
From the organizers: “Celebrate the winners of the 2023 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction during a special award ceremony at the American Writers Museum in Chicago. […]
Seattle Arts & Lectures Presents Chris Abani
Seattle Arts & Lectures will host a reading with Chris Abani at Rainier Arts Center on Monday April 3rd at 7:30pm PST. This reading will also be streamed live online. […]
Poetry Foundation Presents Copper Canyon 50th Anniversary Reading with Chris Abani, Tishani Doshi, Alison C. Rollins, Arthur Sze, and Javier Zamora
From the organizers: “Join us for the Chicago celebration of Copper Canyon Press’s 50th Anniversary with readings by Copper Canyon authors Chris Abani, Tishani Doshi, Alison C. Rollins, Arthur Sze, […]
Living Room Craft Talks presents The Fifth Series with Chris Abani and Ellen Bass
Living Room Craft Talks presents The Fifth Series with Chris Abani and Ellen Bass From the Organizers: “The Modern Elegy. Guest Poet: Chris Abani No one wants to write an […]
Bookends & Beginnings presents A Conversation with Sarah Ruhl and Chris Abani
Bookends & Beginnings presents A Conversation with Sarah Ruhl and Chris Abani! From the organizers: “Join us in the Bookends & Beginnings Courtyard for a conversation between Sarah Ruhl […]
Copper Canyon Press’s Spring 2022 Launch Party Livestream
Copper Canyon Press’s Spring 2022 Launch Party Livestream Register for our online poetry reading, benefit, and celebration of three new books from our spring season, featuring Chris Abani, Victoria Chang, […]
Announcing Copper Canyon Press’s Spring/Summer 2022 Publishing Season
We are delighted to announce the publication of eight tremendous new books of poetry in spring/summer 2022: Content Warning: Everything, Akwaeke Emezi (April 2022) Now Do You Know Where You Are, […]
The Center for Fiction presents The New Gen! Rising African Poets with Kwame Dawes & Chris Abani
From the organizers: “Kwame Dawes and Chris Abani started the New-Generation African Poet limited edition chapbook in 2014 with indie publisher Akashic Books. Every year, they showcase the verses and innovation of the best African poets […]