Intercultural Affairs News

Acclaimed short story masters Danielle V. Evans and Laura van den Berg share work from their new collections, followed by a conversation on the craft of short fiction with Dean Bakopoulos.

Authors and activists Reginald Dwayne Betts and Kiese Makeba Laymon discuss their newest works and discuss the intersection between creativity and justice. Moderated by Dean Bakopoulos.

Join internationally renowned poet and performance artist, jessica Care moore, Writers@Grinnell, Virtual Artist-in-Residence 2020-21, for a reading from her work and discussion. Moderated by Professor Lakesia Johnson.

Join award-winning poets Ross Gay and Aimee Nezhukumatathil for a reading from their works and conversation with Writers@Grinnell Director Dean Bakopoulos.

Join award-winning writer and poet Jenny Zhang, along with poet, podcaster, and TV writer Tommy Pico, for a reading from their works and conversation with Writers@Grinnell Director Dean Bakopoulos.

Join poets (and pals) Hieu Minh Nguyen and Angel Nafis for a week of special events featuring conversations about the craft of poetry, literary friendships, queerness, the art of mentorship, and working and surviving in a time of social upheaval.

Join award-winning author Jamel Brinkley for a reading from his work and discussion, moderated by Steven Duong ’19 and Mira Braneck ’19.

Join award-winning poet Gabrielle Calvocoressi for a reading from their work, followed by a discussion with Writers @ Grinnell Director Dean Bakopoulos.

Damani Phillips uses musical performances to illustrate influence of African American music on the Civil Rights movement.

Quarrat Ann Kadwani will play 13 characters in her one-woman, autobiographical play ‘They Call Me Q’ at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23.