Paul Engle Day
In 2000, Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack declared Oct. 12 to be “Paul Engle Day,” in honor of the Iowa-born poet who served as head of the Writer’s Workshop from 1942
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Sidekick – Reading and signing with Tatiana Schlote-Bonne
Sidekick Coffee & Books 1310 1/2 Melrose Avenue, Iowa City, IAJoin Sidekick Coffee and Books for a reading by author Tatiana Schlote-Bonne for her new book "What Feeds Below." Purchase of one book admits two guests. About the book: The
PrairieLights: Emily Ogden – Darkness Becomes Bright: On the Brief Life and Immortal Art of Edgar Allan Poe
Prairie Lights Books 15 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IAEmily Ogden will read from her new book, Darkness Becomes Bright: On the Brief Life and Immortal Art of Edgar Allan Poe. Described as "A fascinating and intimate inquiry into Edgar
Iowa City Book Festival
Downtown Iowa CityThe Iowa City Book Festival is happening October 18–25, 2026! Join us for a week of literary events, author talks, readings, and more at various locations throughout downtown Iowa City.
PorchLight: Writing Grief
PorchLight Literary Arts Center 1019 E Washington St, Iowa CityGrief Writing - A monthly exploration of loss and heartbreak Jennifer New leads this monthly group that uses writing as a reflective tool to explore loss. Francis Weller's Five Gates of
Christopher Merrill Receives the 2026 Paul Engle Prize
Coralville Public Library 1401 5th St., Coralville, IAChristopher Merrill has been named the 15th recipient of the Paul Engle Prize, presented by the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature organization. The prize, established in 2011, honors an
PorchLight: Write Now – Community Supported Writing Group
PorchLight Literary Arts Center 1019 E Washington St, Iowa CityPorchLight's Write Now Writer's Group provides community, and learning opportunities for beginning to intermediate writers. At their monthly meetings, share short craft lessons, generate writing from prompts, and, on occasion, provide
PorchLight: The Prose Exchange
PorchLight Literary Arts Center 1019 E Washington St, Iowa CityReady to get some eyes on your work? This group provides careful readings and positive, descriptive feedback on works-in-progress. They meet twice a month and workshop two submissions of up
Slamovision 2026 Final
The James Theater 213 N Gilbert St, Iowa City, IAThe winner of this year's Slamovision international slam poetry competition will be announced at a special live event at the James Theater on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 p.m. While
Raoul De Jong Reads Jaguarman
Great Plains Action Society 810 Maiden Lane, Iowa City, IAThree years after his International Writers Program residency at the University of Iowa, Dutch-Surinamese author Raoul de Jong returns to Iowa City with his award-winning novel Jaguarman. He will share
PorchLight: Flash Forward
PorchLight Literary Arts Center 1019 E Washington St, Iowa CityFlash Forward is PorchLight's monthly studio session for writers interested in short form writing: flash fiction, micro essays, prose poetry, and more. Join them and learn more about these miniature marvels.
PorchLight: The Prose Exchange
PorchLight Literary Arts Center 1019 E Washington St, Iowa CityReady to get some eyes on your work? This group provides careful readings and positive, descriptive feedback on works-in-progress. They meet twice a month and workshop two submissions of up
