March 29: Write the Vote PHL

Note: Postponed due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Date in fall 2020 TBA.

On Sunday, March 29, writers across the country will hold literary readings dedicated to voter awareness, access, and rights. Here in Philly, the Central Library (1901 Vine St.) will host the flagship event, Write the Vote PHL.

Twenty-four (and counting!) Philadelphia luminaries will assemble to read works from and inspired by Toni Morrison, who inspired generations of writer-activists. Readers include Anthea Butler, Emma Eisenberg, John R. Keene, Carmen Maria Machado, Amanda Marcotte, and Trapeta Mayson. They will be joined by representatives from voter advocacy groups Fair Districts PA, HeadCount, and the League of Women Voters, as well as from the Colored Girls Museum, which “honors the stories, experiences, and history” of girls from the African diaspora.

Nov. 10: Reading with Emma Sloley

I’m thrilled to help welcome Emma Sloley, author of the wonderful new novel Disaster’s Children, to Philly, and to appear at Philly’s newest indie book store, A Novel Idea. Join us for a reading and conversation.

Sunday, November 10, 5pm
A Novel Idea
1726 E. Passyunk Avenue
Philadelphia, PA

 

 

Fall Events in Philly and Brooklyn

I’m looking forward to appearing with Who Will Speak for America? and Blue Stoop friends throughout the fall here in Philly and up in Brooklyn.

September 5, 6pm
Who Will Speak for America? Reading
with Herman Beavers, Cynthia Dewi Oka, Fran Wilde,
Liz Moore, Ken Kalfus, Sarah Rose Etter, Marc Anthony Richardson,
Carlos José Pérez Sámano, and Nathaniel Popkin
Kelly Writers House, University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

September 27, 7pm
Who Will Speak for America? Reading
with Herman Beavers, Sam J. Miller, Nancy Hightower,
KC Trommer, and Nathaniel Popkin
Powerhouse Arena, 28 Adams Street
Brooklyn, NY

October 15
in conversation with Lisa Locascio, author of Open Me
presented by Blue Stoop
Penn Book Center
Philadelphia, PA

November 5
Who Will Speak for America? Election Eve Reading
with Ken Kalfus, Nathaniel Popkin, Carlos José Pérez Sámano, and Fran Wilde
Philadelphia, PA
Details to come.

December 6, 7pm
The Rally Reading Series
with Nathaniel Popkin and KC Trommer
Pete’s Candy Store
Brooklyn, NY

Readercon Schedule

I’m looking forward to my first Readercon next month! Here’s my schedule:

Panel: Defying the Pigeonhole
Thursday, 9pm. Blue Hills.

“This panel of readers will celebrate favorite authors who can’t be contained by a single genre—some exploring multiple genres within one work, some dipping in and out of them throughout their careers—and talk about the ways they break free of expectations to soar.”

With Marissa Lingen, Michael Dirda, Chandler Klang Smith, and Ellen Datlow.

Reading
Friday, 7pm. Salon B.

I plan on reading both published and new material.

The Open Book Author Cabaret, June 22

I’m looking forward to joining Open Book Bookstore, one of my favorite indie booksellers, for the spring Author Cabaret.

Date: Friday, June 22
Time: 8PM TO 10PM
Place: Elkins Central: The Elkins Park Train Station Arts Venue

I’ll be reading alongside Nathaniel Popkin, Tom McAllister, Madeline Miller, and Robin Black.

Details here.