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 […]
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
Wild and Precious Life Series presents Alison C. Rollins, Jacqueline Balderrama, Dominique Christina, and C. Russell Price
The Wild and Precious Life series presents an online reading with Alison C. Rollins, Jacqueline Balderrama, Dominique Christina, and C. Russell Price. Watch here: https://us02web.
A Reading Series presents Matthew Zapruder and Atsuro Riley
A Reading Series presents a virtual reading with Matthew Zapruder and Atsuro Riley. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqdu6oqz4pEtfsHq46J9GwPTQGlSjeN-rh
Lift Every Voice: 250 Years of African American Poetry featuring Jericho Brown, Nikki Finney, Sonia Sanchez, Tyehimba Jess, and more
From the organizers: “Library of America, in partnership with the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, presents the launch of Lift Every Voice, a nationwide celebration of the 250-year-long African […]
Poems of Hope & Resilience featuring Ellen Bass, Tess Taylor, Nikia Chaney, Molly Fisk, Patricia Smith, and more.
A reading to benefit the Community Foundation Santa Cruz County Fire Response Fund, featuring Ellen Bass, Tess Taylor, Nikia Chaney, Molly Fisk, Patricia Smith, Janel Spencer, David A. Sullivan, and […]
Elliott Bay Book Company presents Aimee Nezhukumatathil and John Freeman
From the organizers: “If things go as we imagine this might, this evening’s program will feature Aimee Nezhukumatathil, one of the most vital poets of her generation, doing this virtual […]
McNally Jackson presents Sarah Ruhl and Jill Bialosky
Independent bookstore McNally Jackson presents a virtual reading with Sarah Ruhl and Jill Bialosky. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkduqoqTkvG9TEXTeeFHC3P43O4lB0nbWu
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]

You’re Invited: The Copper Canyon Press Fall/Winter Launch Party Livestreams
Join Copper Canyon Press for a duo of livestream launch party readings in celebration of our new season of books! Seven extraordinary poets will read from their new collections, followed […]
Berkeley Lunch Poems presents Roger Reeves
UC Berkeley’s Lunch Poems reading series presents a reading with Roger Reeves. Register here: https://berkeley.zoom.us/j/94375567616
The 39th Northern California Book Awards with finalist Matthew Zapruder
From the organizers: “Celebrate the Bay Area’s vibrant literary scene. This event will simultaneously broadcast on the SF Public Library YouTube. For accommodations, call 415-557-4557 or contact marti.goddard@sfpl.
Wild and Precious Life Series presents Traci Brimhall, Brynn Saito, Angela Narciso Torres, & Allison Benis White
The Wild and Precious Life Series presents a virtual reading with Traci Brimhall, Brynn Saito, Angela Narciso Torres, and Allison Benis White. Doors at 7:00pm ET Reading begins at 7:30pm […]
Montana Book Festival presents A Conversation with Matthew Zapruder and Michael Earl Craig
The Montana Book Festival presents a conversation between Matthew Zapruder and Michael Earl Craig. No registration required. This is a pre-recorded event and can be accessed via the Festival’s YouTube […]
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 […]
MOCA LA and IN PLAIN SIGHT present Writing Diaspora: An Evening of Poetry with Javier Zamora and Raquel Gutierrez
From the organizers: “This program features an evening of readings and discussions with acclaimed poets Javier Zamora and Raquel Gutiérrez, two participants in the In Plain Sight artist intervention. Sharing […]
Wednesday Night Poetry presents Ellen Bass, Traci Brimhall, Lauren Camp, and musical guests Bethlehem and Sad Patrick
Wednesday Night Poetry is the country’s longest running open mic reading series. During the pandemic, readings stream live on Facebook. Tune in Wednesday, August 26 at 7:00pm CT for a […]