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In Conversation with Adam Verghese at Wisconsin Book Festival
In Conversation with Adam Verghese at Wisconsin Book Festival
I'll be in conversation with with Adam Verghese at the Wisconsin Book Festival on April 29 at 12pm as part of the Madison Public Library Foundation's 2025 Lunch for Libraries event. You can purchase a ticket here!
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In Conversation with Shelby Van Pelt
In Conversation with Shelby Van Pelt
I'll be in conversation with Shelby Van Pelt at Meiley-Swallow Hall on the campus of North Central College on May 7 at 7 pm. We're celebrating the paperback release of her book Remarkably Bright Creatures, your ticket—which you can get here—comes with a pre-signed copy!
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StoryStudio Chicago’s StoryBall
StoryStudio Chicago’s StoryBall
StoryStudio Chicago (where I'm Artistic Director) is hosting StoryBall—our annual benefit/costume party—and you're invited! We’ve got games! We’ve got heavy appetizers! We’ve got alcohol! We’ve got community! Basically: if you’re in Chicago and looking for some literary fun, we want to see you there; tickets are $75 and you can get them here.
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Celebrating Differences: Speakers Soapboxing on Immigration
Celebrating Differences: Speakers Soapboxing on Immigration
I'll be standing on a soapbox and talking about immigration with Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Chef/Owner Rick Bayless, Breakfast Queen Ina Pinkney, and Founder of Let's Talk Women Rohini Dey. Tickets are $50, and you can purchase them here. This event is via Chicago Humanities, Let's Talk Women, and the Sanctuary restaurant. I hope to see you […]
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Ragdale’s More Than a Novel Affair: Day 1
Ragdale’s More Than a Novel Affair: Day 1
I co-curated Ragdale Foundation's two-day benefit, More Than a Novel Affair, and you can take part in it. Day one is Friday, May 16th and features five amazing authors (Kazim Ali, Jami Attenberg, Xochitl Gonzalez, Chigozie Obioma, and Claire Lombardo) will be in conversation—moderated by the wonderful Faylita Hicks—about making space for art and finding […]
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Ragdale’s More Than a Novel Affair: Day 2
Ragdale’s More Than a Novel Affair: Day 2
I co-curated Ragdale Foundation’s two-day benefit, More Than a Novel Affair, and you can take part in it. Day two is Saturday, May 17th and will feature the same authors as Friday (Kazim Ali, Jami Attenberg, Xochitl Gonzalez, Chigozie Obioma, and Claire Lombardo) as well as more authors (!) who will also be at our […]
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Petals & Pages Author Talk & Book Signing
Petals & Pages Author Talk & Book Signing
Join me for an author talk and book signing on Wednesday, May 28th at 7:30pm at Petals & Pages in Denver. Free but RSVP required. Learn more and RSVP at petalsandpagesofdenver.com!
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Lighthouse Visiting Author Series
Lighthouse Visiting Author Series
I'll be giving a lecture at the Lighthouse Visiting Author Series called Why Are You Making This So Damn Hard?—On Complexity and Simplicity. This will be on May 29 and is in person (and live-streamed) from 2 to 4pm MT!
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LACONI Trustee Banquet
LACONI Trustee Banquet
I'll be joining Monica Harris (RAILS Executive Director) and author Juan Martinez in conversation at The Nineteenth Century Charitable on May 30 at 6pm, and you can get tickets here!
