A reading and conversation with Yiyun Li in celebration of the release of her book The Book of Goose (FSG, 2022). She will be joined in conversation by Lan Samantha Chang.
Black Author's Panel in conjunction with the Iowa City Soul & Blues Festival. This year's event will be moderated by Arnold Daniels Jr., and feature readings and conversation with Donika Kelly, Stephen Willis, Gabrielle Williams,
Hear some of this years’ IWP residents read from their work. Readers TBA.
Anthony Doerr will present a lecture with some fun slides and take audience questions about his new book, Cloud Cuckoo Land. Each ticketholder will receive a paperback copy of Cloud Cuckoo
Rebecca Solnit has been named the eleventh recipient of the Paul Engle Prize, presented by the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature organization. Solnit is a writer, historian, and activist who
The International Writing Program (IWP) is a unique conduit for the world’s literatures, connecting well-established writers from around the globe, bringing international literature into classrooms, introducing American writers to other
THE IOWA CITY BOOK FESTIVAL AND PRAIRIE LIGHTS BOOKS PRESENTS RANDALL MUNROE This is a bundled ticketed event, price includes General Admission for one, and a hardcover copy of What If?
The Iowa City Book Festival & Crooked Path Productions present... Valor! Strength! Monsters! Hear the tale of Beowulf! Adapted by Charlie Bethel Performed by John Heimbuch Directed by Amy Rummenie
In this session a moderated panel of readers will discuss former Iowa City mayor Jim Throgmorton’s new book, Co-crafting the Just City. In it, Throgmorton narrates a story about how, using
Hear some of this years’ International Writing Program residents read from their work. Readers TBA.
Peasant Jean Valjean (Jean Gabin) suffered through decades in French prison for stealing a loaf of bread, but once released, life doesn't automatically become easier. Not only does the community
Despite efforts that have been made in the last few decades, gender and racioethnic equity still hasn't been achieved. What's worse, Black, Indigenous, Asian, and Latina women are being held
