Save the date for two Northern Virginia book launches by Amanda Newell, and Megan Doney (WFYP, June 2008) at Mason Exhibitions, Arlington. Amanda Newell's new book is: Postmortem Say - published by Červená Barva Press Megan Doney's new book is: Unarmed: An American Educator's Memoir - published by Washington Writers' Publishing House The backdrop of […]
Highlighting themes of hope and humanity, the session will begin with a brief overview of the complex and nuanced influences of race, culture, and sociopolitical identities on Asian/Americans and the stories they tell. The presenters will discuss how themes of silence, trauma, and the importance of storytelling connect their reading/writing of texts and personal experiences. […]
The hero’s journey is a staple in English study, and pairing that framework with LGBTQ+ texts enables students to explore key story elements and to engage in nuanced discussion about the power in subverting traditional narratives. Join LGBTQ+ authors as they offer a robust list of exciting texts for middle and high school students and […]
For the last several years, far too many communities have experienced and endured unprecedented calls for book bans. But in recent months, the pendulum has started to swing in the […]
Join us for a virtual Lesley MFA community Open Mic! Alums and current students of the Lesley MFA program welcome. No sign up -- just show up!
If you're near Pittsburgh, PA, consider stopping by City Books where Bonita Lee Penn (Poetry, January 2015) will be signing copies of her latest poetry collection, When the Trees Finally […]
Have you always wondered what’s involved in writing a picture book? In this Zoominar with Deborah Sosin (Nonfiction, January 2015), you’ll review the step-by-step process that led to the publication […]
Join us for a discussion led by Saraciea J Fennell (WFYP, January 2020) on The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates. You do not need to have read the book to participate, […]
Join the final session of the 2024 season of What The Universe Is: A (Virtual) Reading Series hosted by Michael Mercurio (Poet, January 2017) and featured poets Carl Phillips and […]
Erin Cecilia Thomas (Jan '23, Fiction) will be instructing the seminar, 'Music Into Written Word.' How can writers translate the intangible experience of listening to or performing music into written […]
All are welcome to a presentation and signing at Asbury Book Cooperative with Hayley Krischer (Fiction, June 2009) presenting her newest title, WHERE ARE YOU, ECHO BLUE? Award-winning journalist and […]
Join the Grolier Poetry Bookshop for a poetry reading by John Hodgen, Jennifer Martelli and Kevin Prufer (Poetry, MFA Writing Faculty) with an introduction by Martha Collins. This event will […]