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SUMMARY:Write Out Loud Student Award Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Students in grades 1 through 8 in Corridor area districts have been invited to submit writing to One Book Two Book! Those submissions are evaluated by a team at ACT in Iowa City. Grade-level winners will be selected in two categories: \n\nThe Write Stuff\, which is judged based on language\, clarity\, structure\, and emotional impact.\nFrom the Heart\, judged based on creativity\, passion\, and expressiveness.\n\nRecognized students will read their winning submissions at “Write Out Loud\,” a special award ceremony Sunday\, February 22\, at 1 p.m. in Macbride Auditorium\, on the campus of the University of Iowa. In addition\, a percentage of all students whose submissions were deemed to be of outstanding quality also will be honored with a “certificate of distinction.” All recognized students will receive certificates and prizes at the event. The grade-level prize winners will have their work published in a booklet available at the festival.
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/write-out-loud-student-award-ceremony/
LOCATION:Macbride Auditorium\, 17 N. Clinton St.\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:One Book Two Book Festival
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SUMMARY:Book Character Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nBring your camera and snap a picture with Clifford and Frog & Toad!
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/book-character-meet-greet/
LOCATION:FilmScene at The Chauncey\, 404 E College St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:One Book Two Book Festival
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join Midwest Chinese Academy for a festive Lunar New Year storytime! Enjoy a heartwarming Chinese New Year story about family reunion and learn how to say “Happy New Year” in Mandarin. Perfect for curious young learners and families!
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/lunar-new-year-storytime/
LOCATION:FilmScene at The Chauncey\, 404 E College St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:One Book Two Book Festival
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SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join your favorite librarians for a very special storytime! \n 
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/libraries-storytime/
LOCATION:FilmScene at The Chauncey\, 404 E College St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:One Book Two Book Festival
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SUMMARY:Toadally Awesome Pets Presents An Amphibian Open House
DESCRIPTION:Hop on over to meet some of the coolest frogs\, toads\, and salamanders around! Join Toadally Awesome Pets’ Mobile Amphibian Education Center for a hands-on open house where kids and families can explore the amazing world of amphibians up close. You’ll get to see and touch a variety of live amphibians on display\, learn fun facts about what makes each species special\, and discover why these creatures are so important to our ecosystems.
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/toadally-awesome-pets-presents-an-amphibian-open-house/
LOCATION:FilmScene at The Chauncey\, 404 E College St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:One Book Two Book Festival
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SUMMARY:Book Character Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:Bring your camera and snap a picture with Clifford and Frog & Toad
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/book-character-meet-greet-2/
LOCATION:FilmScene at The Chauncey\, 404 E College St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:One Book Two Book Festival
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SUMMARY:Local Children’s Book Author Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join us as local children’s book authors share their newest stories\, answer questions\, and sign books. Explore each author’s table\, where a variety of books for young readers will be available for purchase. \nSandra Rhea | Allison Ward | Michelle Gillitzer | Ashlyn Solinsky | Breanna Ferry | Nalina Siva\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/local-childrens-book-author-fair/
LOCATION:MERGE\, 136 S Dubuque St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:One Book Two Book Festival
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SUMMARY:The Big Picture show presents: ICE AGE
DESCRIPTION:Free for Kids! Adult Admission $5!  \nTwenty-thousand years ago\, Earth is a wondrous\, prehistoric world filled with great danger\, not the least of which is the beginning of the Ice Age. To avoid really bad frostbite\, the planet’s majestic creatures—and a few small\, slothful ones—begin migrating south as we follow our sub-zero heroes: a woolly mammoth (Ray Romano)\, a saber-toothed tiger (Dennis Leary) \, a sloth (John Leguizamo) and a prehistoric combination of a squirrel and rat that is known as Scrat (Chris Wedge). \nAbout the Series \n\nThe Picture Show family and children’s series is an ongoing series featuring the best in all ages programming\, selected from the past century of cinema. Parents can revel in beloved classics and kids make new discoveries. On weekends\, each film is preceded by a media literacy lesson to help children understand the images and sounds they encounter every day. Kids can pick up their Picture Show Passport to collect stickers at every show and redeem them for concessions treats or a free t-shirt!
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/the-big-picture-show-presents-ice-age/
LOCATION:FilmScene at The Chauncey\, 404 E College St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:One Book Two Book Festival
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SUMMARY:Sing-Along
DESCRIPTION:The Iowa Children’s Museum Sing Along will feature creature sounds\, animal songs and dancing for the whole family!
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/sing-a-long/
LOCATION:FilmScene at The Chauncey\, 404 E College St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:One Book Two Book Festival
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SUMMARY:Slither\, Stick\, and Scribble: Writing with Reptiles
DESCRIPTION:  \nHave you ever wondered what it’s like to chase your dinner up a wall? Or see heat? Or smell with your tongue? Join us to interact with live reptiles\, learn how they experience the world\, then explore your ideas through the very human act of creative writing. Prepare to slither and scribble with a bearded dragon\, a black and white tegu\, a Russian tortoise\, some crested geckos\, and a couple of snakes! \nRecommended for grades 1-6. Please register ahead if your child plans to attend so we can get a sense of numbers. Walk-ins are always welcome! Only children who will participate need to register—parents or caregivers attending do not need to register. \nLoading… \nBrought to you by Extant Relatives and Iowa City Poetry in partnership with the One Book Two Book Festival.
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/reptiles/
LOCATION:FilmScene at The Chauncey\, 404 E College St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:One Book Two Book Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T103000
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SUMMARY:Jacqueline Briggs Martin: Turtles Heading Home
DESCRIPTION:Version 1.0.0\nThe waters around Cape Cod used to cool off gradually\, signaling to sea turtles that it was time to swim south. But now\, due to climate change\, the water stays warm too long and cools off too quickly\, making the turtles too cold to migrate. \nJoin author Jacqueline Briggs Martin as she reads from her latest book\, Turtles Heading Home. Learn about the efforts of conservationists as they rescue the turtles\, nurse them back to health\, and release them into warmer waters. The operation involves hundreds of people\, from the volunteers patrolling beaches\, to the veterinarians in the hospital\, to the pilots who fly the turtles south. All of them share the goal of helping save the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle—the most endangered sea turtle in the world. \nNote – There will be two readings at 10-10:30 a.m.\, and again 10:30-11 a.m. \n 
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/jacqueline-briggs-martin-turtles-heading-home/2026-02-21/2/
LOCATION:FilmScene at The Chauncey\, 404 E College St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:One Book Two Book Festival
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SUMMARY:Snapshots Cover Contest
DESCRIPTION:Kids\, this is your chance to make snapshots extra special! Everyone’s art will get a spot in the magazine\, but one person will get to be our cover — and it could be you! \nsnapshots is the University of Iowa’s literary magazine for children! The journal is written\, produced\, edited\, and published by undergraduate/graduate students enrolled at the University of Iowa. \n\n \n 
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/snapshots-cover-contest/
LOCATION:MERGE\, 136 S Dubuque St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:One Book Two Book Festival
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T093909
CREATED:20240213T144945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T163833Z
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Illustration Workshop with Matt Laux
DESCRIPTION:Join an all-ages free draw with Iowa City artist Matt Laux. Matt is a father\, chef\, and artist\, inviting everyone to be creative and joyful. We will provide the paper and drawing tools\, you provide the creativity!
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/drop-in-illustration-workshop-with-matt-laux/
LOCATION:MERGE\, 136 S Dubuque St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:One Book Two Book Festival
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T183327Z
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SUMMARY:Jacqueline Briggs Martin: Turtles Heading Home
DESCRIPTION:Version 1.0.0\nThe waters around Cape Cod used to cool off gradually\, signaling to sea turtles that it was time to swim south. But now\, due to climate change\, the water stays warm too long and cools off too quickly\, making the turtles too cold to migrate. \nJoin author Jacqueline Briggs Martin as she reads from her latest book\, Turtles Heading Home. Learn about the efforts of conservationists as they rescue the turtles\, nurse them back to health\, and release them into warmer waters. The operation involves hundreds of people\, from the volunteers patrolling beaches\, to the veterinarians in the hospital\, to the pilots who fly the turtles south. All of them share the goal of helping save the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle—the most endangered sea turtle in the world. \nNote – There will be two readings at 10-10:30 a.m.\, and again 10:30-11 a.m. \n 
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/jacqueline-briggs-martin-turtles-heading-home/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:FilmScene at The Chauncey\, 404 E College St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:One Book Two Book Festival
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SUMMARY:Book Fair at One Book Two Book
DESCRIPTION:At FilmScene at The Chauncey \nJoin us for a celebration of children’s literature and writing! Books\, author readings\, writing workshops\, film screenings\, crafts\, costume characters\, and more! \nCoralville Public Library | Iowa City Public Library | Midwest Chinese Academy | PaperPie | Scattergood Friends School | Sidekick Coffee & Books | The Book End | The Iowa Children’s Museum | Toadally Awesome Pets | Willowwind School\n \n  \n\nSponsored by FilmScene
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/one-book-two-book/
LOCATION:FilmScene at The Chauncey\, 404 E College St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:One Book Two Book Festival
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SUMMARY:Trains!
DESCRIPTION:Full steam ahead for Lego and BRIO train fun with Dan Daly. Stop in at MERGE on the pedmall and play all day! (136 S. Dubuque Street Iowa City\, next to the library and playground) \n🚂 Calling all train lovers & helpers! 🚂\nWe need 4 awesome volunteers to make Trains! at One Book Two Book extra magical. This is the event where kids get to explore a whole room full of Brio & LEGO train fun\, and YOU can help make it happen! \n✨ Volunteer roles we need:\n🔹 2 Track Builders — Help design & set up the tracks on Friday\, Feb. 20\n🔹 2 Train Assistants — Help kids\, keep things moving\, and spread the train joy on Saturday\, Feb. 21 \nNo experience necessary — just energy\, teamwork\, and a love of trains (or a willingness to learn 😉). \n🚆 Sign up to volunteer!\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/trains/
LOCATION:MERGE\, 136 S Dubuque St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:One Book Two Book Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T150000
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SUMMARY:Maisy Mouse Storytime!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun-filled Maisy Mouse storytime\, featuring plenty of adventures with everyone’s favorite curious little mouse!
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/maisy-mouse-storytime/
LOCATION:FilmScene at The Chauncey\, 404 E College St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:One Book Two Book Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T150000
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CREATED:20250210T161559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T163500Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop – Today We Celebrate (Or Not!)
DESCRIPTION:Looking for silly ways to be happy in spite of it all? Join us for a two hour workshop where we’ll use writing to find and celebrate all the ways we come together in our lives – from the perfect bubble tea\, to binge watching our favorite series\, family dinner\, or sitting with our friends at lunch. In this low-stakes workshop\, we’ll try out different writing genres\, including poetry\, memoir\, and fiction. Whether you’re new to writing or have been doing it forever\, you’re welcome to come celebrate creativity with us! \nThere will be light snacks (cookies!) \nFREE\, 6-8th graders are welcome to sign up! \nLoading… \n  \n\nINSTRUCTORS\nBorn and raised in Michigan\, Lisa K. Roberts has taught literature and composition in Hong Kong\, Charlottesville\, Virginia\, Las Vegas\, and Lincoln\, Nebraska. After moving to Iowa City\, she worked as Assistant Director of the Iowa Youth Writing Project to bring free creative writing workshops to children and teens. Today she serves as Director of Iowa City Poetry\, a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to redistributing poetry resources with writers of all ages\, incomes\, identities\, and experience levels. In this role\, she co-produces The Free Generative Writing Workshops\, IC Speaks Slam Team\, Iowa City Poetry Al Fresco\, Write at the Stanley\, and Mic Check Poetry Fest. Her poetry has been published in Plainsongs\, The Untidy Season\, Little Village\, Backchannels Journal\, and she has been a featured spoken word performer at various venues\, including Voice Box\, Was the Word\, NewBo PoJam\, and Poetry in Motion. \nRuth “Ruben” Thomas is a poet and Iowa City local. Originally a fiction writer\, she was introduced to spoken word poetry in 2019 and has been writing poetry ever since. She has competed in both local slams and state competitions\, and has opened for poets such as Patricia Smith\, Ebony Stewart\, and Rudy Francisco. Reuben volunteers with youth program IC Speaks as an assistant director\, youth coordinator\, and slam team coach. When not behind the mic stand\, she loves to still be on stage acting and singing\, or finding somewhere quiet to drink boba\, crochet\, and binge watch video essays.
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/workshop-today-we-celebrate-or-not/
LOCATION:The Tuesday Agency\, 404 E College St\, Unit 408\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:One Book Two Book Festival
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SUMMARY:Readers Theater with the Montessori School of Iowa City
DESCRIPTION:Montessori School of Iowa City’s elementary students present a readers’ theatre inspired by the Montessori Second Great Lesson: The Coming of Life. Montessori Elementary students are encouraged to be curious and wonder while developing an understanding of the Universe as a whole. This impressionistic Readers’ Theater invites children to initially learn about how life came to be on Earth while leaving room to ask questions and explore different topics.
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/readers-theater-with-the-montessori-school-of-iowa-city/
LOCATION:FilmScene at The Chauncey\, 404 E College St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:One Book Two Book Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T093909
CREATED:20250130T172229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T191302Z
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SUMMARY:Animal Poems from IC Speaks
DESCRIPTION:  \nIC Speaks poets will perform their own original poems about animals\, along with some classics. \nIC Speaks seeks to develop and sustain an inclusive\, thriving spoken-word poetry community in Iowa City that empowers youth from all backgrounds to speak their truths. \nLearn more at IC Speaks :: Iowa City Poetry
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/animal-poems-from-ic-speaks/
LOCATION:FilmScene at The Chauncey\, 404 E College St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:One Book Two Book Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T093909
CREATED:20250128T162411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T170022Z
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SUMMARY:A Visit with Owl Friends
DESCRIPTION:Head upstairs to Theater 3 for Owls! \nMeet real live owls and learn about their fascinating behaviors and habitats from an expert handler. Discover what makes these majestic birds so extraordinary in this engaging\, family-friendly event!
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/a-visit-with-owl-friends/
LOCATION:FilmScene at The Chauncey\, 404 E College St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:One Book Two Book Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T093909
CREATED:20250212T225729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T220509Z
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SUMMARY:Middle School Writing Jam…And That’s When Things Got Weird…
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nLoading…\nFeaturing guest author\, Mike Meginnis \nMeginnis is the author of Drowning Practice (2022\, Ecco) and Fat Man and Little Boy (2014\, Black Balloon). His short fiction and essays have appeared in Hobart\, PANK\, The Lifted Brow\, Recommended Reading\, Booth\, The Pinch\, The Collagist\, The Sycamore Review\, Fanzine\, American Book Review\, and Writer’s Digest. His story “Navigators” appeared in Best American Short Stories 2012. He lives and works in Iowa City. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/middle-school-writing-jam/
LOCATION:The Tuesday Agency\, 404 E College St\, Unit 408\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:One Book Two Book Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T093909
CREATED:20241104T161055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T182043Z
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SUMMARY:I Hear a Búho with Raquel MacKay
DESCRIPTION:I Hear a Búho is a rhyming story with text in English and Spanish\, which encompasses language\, the parent-child bond\, nature\, and the benefit of being still\, and listening. \nA mother and daughter are snuggling together on their porch\, listening to the sounds of the night. A girl makes animal calls and her mother responds sweetly. To their surprise a real owl appears and flies across the night sky. \n\n\n\n\n\nRaquel MacKay resides in Iowa City\, Iowa with her husband\, two young sons\, and big white dog. During the day\, she teaches English language learners from many cultural backgrounds. She also teaches Spanish at a little school that she started for young kids in her community (La Escuelita). In her free time\, she enjoys dancing\, going on outdoor adventures with her family\, working on projects\, reading\, and so much more. There is always something to see\, learn\, or do. And there’s always a story to tell.
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/i-hear-a-buho-with-raquel-mackay/
LOCATION:FilmScene at The Chauncey\, 404 E College St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:One Book Two Book Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T093909
CREATED:20250109T164446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T164446Z
UID:4312-1740218400-1740225600@www.iowacityofliterature.org
SUMMARY:Free Flicks: I LOVE TO SINGA and DUCK DODGERS IN THE 241⁄2TH CENTURY
DESCRIPTION:FilmScene presents free screenings of classic Looney Tunes films\, I Love to Singa and Duck Dodgers in the 241⁄2TH Century. The films run on a loop all morning. \n \n 
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/free-flicks-i-love-to-singa-and-duck-dodgers-in-the-241%e2%81%842th-century/
LOCATION:FilmScene at The Chauncey\, 404 E College St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:One Book Two Book Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T093909
CREATED:20240122T152310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T151655Z
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SUMMARY:Jr. High Writing Jam! Featuring the IYWP and author Jen Ferguson
DESCRIPTION:All 6th\, 7th\, and 8th graders who like to write are invited. Come together with other writers to compare ideas and be inspired to write something new. Instructors from the Iowa Youth Writing Project will moderate this awesome event. Open mic\, and amazing door prizes. FREE!  \nLoading… \n  \nCredit Jen Ferguson\nMétis with ancestral ties to the Red River (on her father’s side) and Canadian settler (on her mother’s side)\, an activist\, a feminist\, an auntie\, and an accomplice armed with a PhD in English and Creative Writing. Jen believes writing\, teaching and beading are political acts. She is represented by Patricia Nelson at Marsal Lyon Literary Agency. \nHer debut young adult novel\, THE SUMMER OF BITTER AND SWEET\, won a 2022 Govenor General’s Literary Award and is a 2023 Stonewall Honor Book\, among other accolades. Her newest book THOSE PINK MOUNTAIN NIGHTS is a Junior Library Guild Gold Selection and has four starred reviews. Her novella “Missing” won the Malahat Review’s 2022 Novella Prize and her essay “Off Balance” was selected for the Best Canadian Essays 2020. \nJen lives on the traditional and unceded territories of the Meskwaki\, the Báxoje and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ nations\, and teaches fiction writing at Coe College. \n  \nThe Tuesday Agency is located in The Chauncey\, just upstairs from the festival\, on the 4th floor\, Unit 408.
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/jr-high-writing-jam-featuring-the-iywp-and-author-jen-ferguson/
LOCATION:The Tuesday Agency\, 404 E College St\, Unit 408\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:One Book Two Book Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T093909
CREATED:20240206T152620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T152725Z
UID:3406-1708774200-1708776000@www.iowacityofliterature.org
SUMMARY:Author Talk with Jen Ferguson
DESCRIPTION:Métis with ancestral ties to the Red River (on her father’s side) and Canadian settler (on her mother’s side)\, an activist\, a feminist\, an auntie\, and an accomplice armed with a PhD in English and Creative Writing. Jen believes writing\, teaching and beading are political acts. She is represented by Patricia Nelson at Marsal Lyon Literary Agency. \nHer debut young adult novel\, THE SUMMER OF BITTER AND SWEET\, won a 2022 Govenor General’s Literary Award and is a 2023 Stonewall Honor Book\, among other accolades. Her newest book THOSE PINK MOUNTAIN NIGHTS is a Junior Library Guild Gold Selection and has four starred reviews. Her novella “Missing” won the Malahat Review’s 2022 Novella Prize and her essay “Off Balance” was selected for the Best Canadian Essays 2020. \nJen lives on the traditional and unceded territories of the Meskwaki\, the Báxoje and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ nations\, and teaches fiction writing at Coe College.
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/author-talk-with-jen-ferguson/
LOCATION:FilmScene at The Chauncey\, 404 E College St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:One Book Two Book Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T093909
CREATED:20240206T151827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T150738Z
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SUMMARY:I Quit! with Jean Herring – Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:  \nUnfortunately this event is cancelled due to illness. Please check out I Quit! at you local library or bookstore.  \nHave you ever quit something? \nParents\, educators\, and coaches often emphasize the importance of motivation\, perseverance and determination\, but rarely acknowledge the importance of quitting\, and how it goes hand in hand with life satisfaction and trying new things. Because sometimes quitting is the best thing – sometimes quitting leads to BETTER things. \nIn this story\, Sophie wants to find an activity she loves. She tries new things and quits along the way as she searches for the perfect fit. Join Sophie and her dog\, Dilly\, on all their adventures!
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/i-quit-with-jean-herring/
LOCATION:FilmScene at The Chauncey\, 404 E College St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:One Book Two Book Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T093909
CREATED:20240111T160330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T182051Z
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SUMMARY:The Little Old Lady and the Riceballs with Monica Leo
DESCRIPTION:The Little Old Lady and the Riceballs\, a Japanese tale told with puppets\, followed by a short discussion of the history of Eulenspiegel as told in Monica Leo’s new book\, Hand\, Shadow\, Rod. from Ice Cube Press. \nSince 1974\, Eulenspiegel has toured in thirty-one states and four countries around the world. All along establishing and maintaining an internationally known puppetry center in West Liberty\, Iowa. Hand. Shadow\, Rod traces the theatre’s history and explores the relationship between work and play\, between loss and recovery\, and between puppets and puppeteers. It also reflects\, first hand\, on life and culture between the late 1970s and the present day.
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/hand-shadow-rod-the-story-of-eulenspiegel-puppet-theatre-with-monica-leo/
LOCATION:FilmScene at The Chauncey\, 404 E College St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:One Book Two Book Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T093909
CREATED:20240213T150404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T150404Z
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SUMMARY:Free Flicks: Rabbitson Crusoe and Rabbit of Seville
DESCRIPTION:FilmsScene presents free screenings of classic Looney Tunes shorts\, Rabbitson Crusoe and Rabbit of Seville. The films run on a loop all morning.
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/free-flicks-rabbitson-crusoe-and-rabbit-of-seville/
LOCATION:FilmScene at The Chauncey\, 404 E College St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:One Book Two Book Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230225T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T093909
CREATED:20230216T202134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T191306Z
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SUMMARY:Jr. High Writing Jam! Featuring the IYWP and author Mike Meginnis
DESCRIPTION:All 7th and 8th graders who like to write are invited. Come together with other writers to compare ideas and be inspired to write something new. Instructors from the Iowa Youth Writing Project will moderate this awesome event. Open mic\, and amazing door prizes. FREE! \nLoading… \nMike Meginnis is the author of Drowning Practice (2022\, Ecco) and Fat Man and Little Boy (2014\, Black Balloon). His short fiction and essays have appeared in Hobart\, PANK\, The Lifted Brow\, Recommended Reading\, Booth\, The Pinch\, The Collagist\, The Sycamore Review\, Fanzine\, American Book Review\, and Writer’s Digest. His story “Navigators” appeared in Best American Short Stories 2012. He lives and works in Iowa City. \n 
URL:https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/event/2023-jrhighwritingjam/
LOCATION:Poindexter Coffee\, 210 S Dubuque St.\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
CATEGORIES:One Book Two Book Festival
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