Join us for a special conversation with Paul Engle’s daughter, Mary Burge. Growing up during the early years of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, Mary witnessed its history firsthand and will share vivid stories from that time. She will be joined by her partner, Will Boutelle, the “boy next door” in Engle’s American Child sonnets, who
This group is for queer writers looking to build literary community together. Each session will include free writing, discussion of works in progress, and general literary support. Occasionally, there will be guests and opportunities for trading work. The group will meet at PorchLight Literary Arts Center (1019 E Washington St, Iowa City) and is co-hosted
This group is for queer writers looking to build literary community together. Each session will include free writing, discussion of works in progress, and general literary support. Occasionally, there will be guests and opportunities for trading work. The group will meet at PorchLight Literary Arts Center (1019 E Washington St, Iowa City) and is co-hosted
This group is for queer writers looking to build literary community together. Each session will include free writing, discussion of works in progress, and general literary support. Occasionally, there will be guests and opportunities for trading work. The group will meet at PorchLight Literary Arts Center (1019 E Washington St, Iowa City) and is co-hosted
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) 🚂 Calling all train lovers & helpers! 🚂 We need 4 awesome volunteers to make Trains! at One Book Two
At FilmScene at The Chauncey Join us for a celebration of children's literature and writing! Books, author readings, writing workshops, film screenings, crafts, costume characters, and more! Coralville Public Library | Iowa City Public Library | Midwest Chinese Academy | PaperPie | Scattergood Friends School | Sidekick Coffee & Books | The Book End | The
Version 1.0.0 The 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. Join author Jacqueline Briggs Martin as she reads
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!
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! snapshots is the University of Iowa's literary magazine for children! The journal is written, produced, edited, and published by undergraduate/graduate students
Version 1.0.0 The 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. Join author Jacqueline Briggs Martin as she reads
Have 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
The Iowa Children's Museum Sing Along will feature creature sounds, animal songs and dancing for the whole family!
