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Anne Frank Initiative solicits writing from youth about war, struggle, and resilience

Posted on August 14, 2024 by unesco-ic

The Anne Frank Initiative at the University of Iowa, in conjunction with other partners, will mark the 95 anniversary of the publication of Frank’s Diary of a Young Girl with exhibitions […]

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Mayor Teague attends Creative Cities Network annual meeting

Posted on August 6, 2024 by unesco-ic

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague and John Kenyon, Executive Director of the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature organization, attended the 16th annual meeting of the UNESCO Creative Cities network […]

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It’s Great Give Day!

Posted on May 1, 2024 by unesco-ic

Today, May 1, is Johnson County Great Give Day! Designed to highlight the work being done by nonprofit organizations in our county, it is a great chance to learn more […]

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Marathon Public Reading of Shakespeare’s Sonnets

Posted on April 17, 2024 by unesco-ic

April is Shakespeare’s birthday month (not to mention National Poetry Month), and Riverside Theatre and the City of Literature will celebrate by highlighting literary masterpieces rarely explored on stage: the […]

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Iowa City Book Festival to be held Oct. 14-20

Posted on April 12, 2024 by unesco-ic

The 2024 Iowa City Book Festival will be held Oct. 14-20, with author readings, a book fair, panel discussions, and other presentations filling the schedule. The festival is proud to […]

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Bettendorf student named Student Poet Ambassador

Posted on March 27, 2024 by unesco-ic
Tanya Rastogi

Literary representatives from across the state selected award-winning young writer and poet Tanya Rastogi from a pool of highly-talented high school students competing for the honor of being the 2024-25 […]

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Spring 2024 Simon & Schuster AuthorFest

Posted on March 19, 2024 by unesco-ic

Join TJ Alexander, Kaliane Bradley, & Jackie Lau in conversation with Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings, the duo behind the romance power-house Christina Lauren. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24th At 7PM ET/ […]

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Where are They Now? Checking in with Glory of the Senses High School Essay Contest Winners

Posted on March 8, 2024 by unesco-ic

To continue Paul Engle’s tradition of inspiring writers and celebrating the rich culture of Iowa, the City of Literature organization annually solicits essays from Iowa high school sophomore about an “Iowa […]

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Thank You for a Fantastic One Book Two Book

Posted on March 6, 2024 by unesco-ic

One Book Two Book, our annual celebration of Children’s Literature in the City of Literature, was a tremendous success! Hundreds of young readers and writers enjoyed two days of books, […]

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Top student writers honored at One Book Two Book festival, Feb. 24-25

Posted on February 7, 2024 by unesco-ic

The Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature organization’s annual One Book Two Book Children’s Literature Festival will recognize the creative excellence of 26 area students as part of this year’s […]

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