William Archila to read at LitFest in the Dena with Letras Latin Reading!
2026-05-02 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | LitFest in the Dena, 585 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
William Archila is the winner of the 2023 Philip Levine Prize for Poetry for his collection S is For. He is the author of The Art of Exile and The Gravedigger’s Archeology. His new collection, Canícula/Dog Days, is a bilingual selection of his first two books of poetry. He was awarded the 2023 Jack Hazard fellowship. His work has appeared in AGNl, APR, Copper Nickle, Kenyon Review, Prairie Schooner, Poetry, Ploughshares, TriQuarterly and the anthology Latino Poetry: The Library of American Anthology. He is an associate editor at Tía Chucha Press.

Kristen Millares Young Launch of No Contact: Writers on Estrangement
2026-05-05 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Third Place Books Ravenna 6504 20th Ave NE, Seattle WA 98115
Kristen will read alongside Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore, Jane Wong, Gabriela Frank, and Catapult anthology editor Jenny Bartoy.

Helen Benedict at Eat Offbeat in NYC
2026-05-07 | Eat Offbeat, Chelsea Market, Manhattan, NY, United States

Kristen Millares Young: OSU-Cascades Master of Fine Arts
2026-05-08 - 2026-05-17 | OSU-Cascades Obsidian Hall, 1500 SW Chandler Avenue Bend, Oregon 97702
After serving as 2024 Distinguished Visiting Writer, Kristen joined the faculty of this low residency MFA program.

Molly Fisk Tangled Roots Open Mic & Reading Series
2026-05-14 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Alibi Ale Works 10069 Bridge St, Truckee, CA
Molly is featured

Helen Benedict discusses THE SOLDIER’S HOUSE with Margot Livesey at Brookline Booksmith
2026-05-14 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | brookline booksmith

Rebecca Chace on the Podcast: A Mighty Blaze with Caroline Leavitt Details
2026-05-15 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | CA
Rebecca will be having a conversation about “Talking to the Wolf” with Caroline on this fantastic podcast on May 15th at 4:00 pm (EST). More info to come and in the meantime check out the podcast, which has many wonderful conversations with authors about their books!

Molly Fisk Poetry Flash Reading Series
2026-05-17 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Art House Gallery & Cultural Center 2905 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA
Molly reads with Francesca Bell

Molly Fisk Poetry Night Reading Series
2026-05-17 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | John Natsoulas Gallery 521 First St., Davis, CA
Molly reads with Kirsten Casey

Rebecca Chace Book Launch!
2026-05-18 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Brooklyn, 225 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, USA
Rebecca is thrilled to launch her new novel, Talking to the Wolf, at Books Are Magic bookstore in Brooklyn, New York, on Monday, May 18th. She will be in conversation with the extraordinary novelist and friend, Rene Steinke. Mark your calendars!

Rebecca Chace: Sleeping Giant Reading Series
2026-05-21 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 1842 Whitney Avenue Hamden, CT
Rebecca will be returning to this wonderful reading series and is honored to read with the poet and founder of “Freedom Reads”, Reginald Dwayne Betts.

William Archila Reading from CANICULA / DOG DAYS @ Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center!
2026-05-23 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center, 681 Venice Boulevard, Venice, CA, 90291, United States
William Archila, Mariano Zarro, Carolina Rivera & Omar Bercena to read at Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center.

William Archila Reading from CANICULA / DOG DAYS, LIVE ON Cecilia Woloch & Friends via ZOOM!
2026-05-24 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
William Archila, Mario Zetino, Mariano Zarro & Blas Falconer to read for Cecilia Woloch & Friends!

Amy Pence at Piccolo Spoleto Sundown Poetry 2026
2026-05-26 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Washington Square Park, 80 Broad Street, Washington Park, SC, United States
The Sundown Poetry series is a staple literary event at Charleston’s Piccolo Spoleto Festival, offering free daily readings in the intimate setting of Washington Square Park (80 Broad Street) in Charleston, South Carolina!

Helen Benedict discusses THE SOLDIER’S HOUSE with Katherine Seligman at Book Passage
2026-05-26 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Book Passage, One Ferry Building 42, San Francisco, CA, 94111, United States
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Enjoy an evening of literature and discussion with Helen Benedict!
2026-05-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Helen will be discussing her new book, a novel called The Soldier’s House. This new novel is a part of her series on the aftermath of the utterly unjustified war we waged against Iraq from 2001-11, it tells the story of an Iraqi widow, child, and mother who are brought over to the US by an American soldier. Why he does this and how they are entangled is all in the story, but essentially this is a novel about whether redemption and forgiveness are ever possible in the aftermath of an unjust war.
In short, it’s about refugees and war, past and present, but also — of course — about love!
Helens friend and wonderful writer Thomas Page McBee will discuss the book with her.

Amy Pence’s Buffalo Book Launch!
2026-05-29 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Fitz Books and Waffles, 1462 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14209, United States

Amy Pence in Conversation with Robert Gwaltney at FoxTale Book Shoppe
2026-06-06 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 E. Main Street, Suite 138, Woodstock, GA, 30188, United States
Join us for Georgia poet and author Amy Pence with her newly released novel, Yellow. Amy will be in conversation with FoxTale fave, Robert Gwaltney, Sing Down The Moon.
This is a free event, please RSVP as space is limited. If you need to cancel your RSVP, please call our store as soon as possible or at least 24 hours in advance (770-516-9989).

Rebecca Chace: Franklin Park Reading Series
2026-06-08 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Brooklyn, 766 Franklin Avenue, 618 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11238, USA
Rebecca is a part of a reading series in her own neighborhood! Come on down for great readings, drinks, and friends. Plus: It’s FREE! More info to come about who will be reading that night. In the meantime, make the Franklin Park Reading Series part of your Lit Life in Brooklyn.

Rebecca Chace Reading and Conversation at Celia Bookshop
2026-06-11 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Swarthmore, 102 Park Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081, USA
Please join Rebecca Chace and Jennifer Acker, writer, editor and founder of “The Common” Literary Magazine and other authors (tba) in a conversation about their Spring 2026 novels and the thriving small press ecosystem.

Rebecca Chace Reading at Godmothers!
2026-06-14 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Godmothers, 2280 Lillie Ave, Summerland, CA 93067, USA
Rebecca’s first time at this already iconic barn filled with books and wisdom. She is so excited to come to Godmothers! Please join her!

Rebecca Chace Reading and Conversations!
2026-06-24 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Third Place Books Ravenna, 6504 20th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115, USA
Rebecca is thrilled to go back home to Seattle for this reading and conversation with the wonderful Tree Swenson, former director of Hugo House and co-founder of Copper Canyon Press.

Rebecca Chace Reading and Conversation!
2026-06-30 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Davoll’s General Store, 1228 Russells Mills Rd South, Dartmouth, MA 02748, USA
Rebecca Chace is doing a reading at the wonderful Davoll’s General Store, which is also a beautiful bookstore and cafe. I will be in conversation with Charles McGrath, former fiction editor of The New Yorker Magazine. Come on down and join the conversation! From Rebecca, “I love this local hearth in the heart of Southcoast. One of my favorite places. I will be in conversation with the wonderful Charles (Chip) McGrath who is a literary lion. Come on down!”

Kristen Millares Young: Port Townsend Writers’ Conference at Centrum
2026-07-12 - 2026-07-19 | CA
As afternoon faculty, Kristen will lead two generative writing workshops called “Code Switch: On Writing Difference, Power, and Privilege” and give an evening reading in Wheeler Theater. Conference curated by Artistic Director Gary Copeland Lilley.

Amy Speace Reading of The Cardinals with Didi Jackson at Parnassus Books
2026-09-02 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Parnassus Books, 3900 Hillsboro Pike Suite 14, Nashville, TN, 37215, United States

Booksmith presents: A Celebration of Canícula / Dog Days with William Archila & friends
2026-07-29 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Booksmith 1727 Haight St San Francisco, CA 94117-2816, 1727 Haight St, San Francisco, CA, 94117-2816, United States
Join us on Wednesday, July 29 as we welcome William Archila back to the shop for the release of Canícula / Dog Days. He will be joined by fellow writers Lory Bedikian, Leticia Hernandez, and Eduardo Martinez-Levya. Save the date! RSVP is not required, but appreciated. Seats are limited and can be guaranteed with the purchase of a book or a $3 sliding scale donation to our program.

Nita Noveno reading at Ketchikan Public Library
2026-08-18 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ketchikan Public Library, Ketchikan, AK
Ketchikan Public Library, Ketchikan, Alaska

Publication day! A homecoming reading from Mud on the Moon in the town where the story begins. 6:30pm. Free and open to the public.

Nita Noveno reading at Elliott Bay Book Company
2026-08-21 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Elliott Bay Book Co. 1521 10th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Elliott Bay Book Company, Seattle, Washington

Reading and conversation with Angela Garbes. 7pm.

Nita Noveno reading at POWERHOUSE Arena
2026-08-27 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | POWERHOUSE Arena, Brooklyn, NY
POWERHOUSE Arena, Brooklyn, New York

Brooklyn book launch for Mud on the Moon, in conversation with Wah-Ming Chang. 7pm. Get tickets here.

Nita Noveno reading at Queens Launch Celebration
2026-08-29 16:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Topaz Arts, Woodside, NY
Topaz Arts, Woodside, New York

Presented with Koktails. Readings, music, and celebration in my home borough. 4pm.
