Suzanne Cope (Nonfiction, 2007) joins writers, historians and journalists in conversation to explore resistance not as grand gestures, but as daily acts of courage by ordinary people. Journalist Ilya Marritz moderates. Recorded live at Deep Water Literary Festival […]

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Stage and Screen alum Mckensi Scy Pascall on the power of creativity, finding inspiration, and how the stipend she received from Cambridge Common Writers gave her the confidence she needed to believe in her story and keep writing. […]
Jodi Doff (Nonfiction, January 2013) has an essay in Open Secrets Magazine, “The Ties that Bind: Rape as a Job Hazard.” E. Christopher Clark (Fiction, June 2005) has started a Kickstarter campaign for his Blood of Seven Queens […]
Kent Neal (Poetry, January 2023) has a poem “First Flirt” in the current issue of Bicoastal Review. c3 Crew (WFYP, June 2008) has a poetry chapbook, The 8 Ancient Geek Words for Love, available from Bottlecap Press. Rachel […]
Rees Collier (Fiction, January 2025) has a feature, “Love’s Improbable Odds” in The Boston Sunday Globe Magazine. Abbie Harlow (WFYP, June 2019) has announced that her debut YA novel, A Butterfly’s Sting will be published in October 2025, […]
It’s a great joy, as the year comes to a close, to look back on all of the accomplishments of the Lesley MFA community from the past twelve months. The End-of Year Celebration and Gift Guide is becoming […]
Lyz Lenz (Fiction, June 2011) is interviewed on the podcast The High Life with Ricki Lake in an episode called “You Got a Divorce? Congrats!” Lyz discusses her book This American Ex-Wife: How I Ended My Marriage and […]

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“‬Library Lion,” based on one of Time Magazine’s 100 ‬best Children’s books of all time, by Michelle Knudsen (WFYP, MFA Writing Faculty). The musical play features a cast of five actors and three puppeteers who operate a puppet […]
The swelter of August may be easing soon, but Lesley alums are maintaining a torrid pace of achievement! Check their out new publications, interviews, and more: Jasmine Warga’s (WFYP, June 2013) novel, A Rover’s Story, was highlighted by Publishers Weekly as one […]

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Come visit the Boston Common for a day filled with vibrant music, delicious food, and colorful cultural performances. This in-person event celebrates the rich diversity of African heritage in Boston with live music, dance, art, and more. WSS Alum Thato […]
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