To be Native American is to live in a world of contradictions. At the same time that the number of people in the US who claim Native identity has exploded—increasing 85 percent in just ten years—the number of people formally enrolled in Tribes has not. While the federal government recognizes Tribal sovereignty, being a member

A diverse collection of titles, journals, magazines, and book arts from local and regional publishers and literary organizations. A unique opportunity for book lovers to discover new authors and genres. There is no cost to participate. Please contact info@iowacityofliterature.org to sign up. The Book Fair is sponsored by MERGE Iowa City.

Local Author Book Fair! Join us as local authors present their latest works, answer questions, and sign books. Browse each author's table where various books will be available for purchase. There is no cost to participate. Space is limited, if you are an interested local author, please contact us at info@iowacityofliterature.org   The Local Author

Natalie Goldberg has influenced generations of aspiring creative writers with books like "Writing Down the Bones" and "Wild Mind." Her books offer  down-to-earth guidance for developing a meaningful writing practice in the real world, however different that is for each of us. In her new book, "Writing on Empty," she opens up about a new

The Fall 2024 One Community, One Book selection is "Wastelands: The True Story of Farm Country on Trial," by Corban Addison. This event will be hosted in person at the University of Iowa, Boyd Law Building. This event is free and open to the public and sponsored by the University of Iowa Center for Human