Juneau Big Read
Join Juneau poets and writers to reflect on the work of indigenous musician, and current U.S. Poet Laureate, Joy Harjo, and pay tribute to her influence on their own writing lives. Harjo’s memoir, An American Sunrise.
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We Hold Our Poems: Bringing a poem to life
We Hold Our Poems: Bringing a poem to life with Vivian Faith Prescott Saturdays, April 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2022 1 PM - 2 PM AKDT Via Zoom $70 Members | $85 Non-Members This class takes place on more than one date (April 2, 9, 16 & 23) but must be registered for as […]
Crosscurrents: Tom Kizzia and Seth Kantner
CROSSCURRENTS EVENT: TOM KIZZIA AND SETH KANTNER Moderated by Don Rearden Saturday April 2, 2022 7 PM-8:30 PM The Nave, 3502 Spenard Road Anchorage, Alaska NOTE: Registration for this event is currently full. Doors open at 6:30 PM and any unclaimed seats will be released at 7:00 PM. Haunted by Alaska: Join us for a […]
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Winter Words
CELEBRATE SPRING With “ WINTER WORDS”! The 3rd Annual Fundraiser for 49 Writers Featuring Special Guest TOM KIZZIA Sunday, April 3, 2022 | 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM At the Home of Barbara Hood & Dirk Sisson, Anchorage Join fellow writers for an afternoon of literature and camaraderie, Alaskan style, in support of 49 Writers! Acclaimed author […]
We Hold Our Poems: Bringing a poem to life
We Hold Our Poems: Bringing a poem to life with Vivian Faith Prescott Saturdays, April 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2022 1 PM - 2 PM AKDT Via Zoom $70 Members | $85 Non-Members This class takes place on more than one date (April 2, 9, 16 & 23) but must be registered for as […]
Deep Revision
Deep Revision with Katey Schultz Saturdays, April 9, 16, & 23, 2022 3 PM – 5 PM AKDT Via Zoom $105 Members | $125 Non-Members This class takes place on more than one date (April 9, 16, & 23) but must be registered for as a single class. This 3-session workshop is designed to empower […]
Crosscurrents Fairbanks: Brian Castner and Chris Miles
CROSSCURRENTS FAIRBANKS: BRIAN CASTNER Moderated by Chris Miles Thursday April 14, 2022 7 PM-8:30 PM Centennial Center Exhibit Hall, Pioneer Park Fairbanks, Alaska Register for the event HERE. Mark your calendars and join us for a Crosscurrents conversation with Brian Castner and Chris Miles. Brian Castner is a nonfiction writer, former Explosive Ordnance Disposal officer, […]
We Hold Our Poems: Bringing a poem to life
We Hold Our Poems: Bringing a poem to life with Vivian Faith Prescott Saturdays, April 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2022 1 PM - 2 PM AKDT Via Zoom $70 Members | $85 Non-Members This class takes place on more than one date (April 2, 9, 16 & 23) but must be registered for as […]
Danger Close Memoir Workshop
DANGER CLOSE MEMOIR WORKSHOP WITH AUTHOR BRIAN CASTNER Saturday, April 16, 2022 1 PM – 4 PM AKDT The Nave, 3502 Spenard Road, Anchorage $55 Members | $70 Non-Members Attention civilian, veteran, and veteran-connected writers: What do you need to take your writing to the next level? Brian Castner, the author of the military memoir […]
Deep Revision
Deep Revision with Katey Schultz Saturdays, April 9, 16, & 23, 2022 3 PM – 5 PM AKDT Via Zoom $105 Members | $125 Non-Members This class takes place on more than one date (April 9, 16, & 23) but must be registered for as a single class. This 3-session workshop is designed to empower […]
Crosscurrents Anchorage: Brian Castner and Matt Komatsu
CROSSCURRENTS ANCHORAGE: BRIAN CASTNER Moderated by Matt Komatsu Saturday April 16, 2022 7 PM-8:30 PM The Anchorage Museum, 625 C Street Anchorage, Alaska Mark your calendars and join us for a Crosscurrents conversation with Brian Castner and Matt Komatsu. Brian Castner is a nonfiction writer, former Explosive Ordnance Disposal officer, and veteran of the Iraq […]
Reading and Conversation Series: Vivian Faith Prescott
READING AND CONVERSATION SERIES: VIVIAN FAITH PRESCOTT Thursday, April 21 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Zoom Only Event Bio: Vivian Faith Prescott is a 5th generation Alaskan born and raised in Wrangell, Alaska. She lives in Wrangell, Alaska at her family's fish camp. Vivian is married with four children and many grandchildren. She is […]
We Hold Our Poems: Bringing a poem to life
We Hold Our Poems: Bringing a poem to life with Vivian Faith Prescott Saturdays, April 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2022 1 PM - 2 PM AKDT Via Zoom $70 Members | $85 Non-Members This class takes place on more than one date (April 2, 9, 16 & 23) but must be registered for as […]
Deep Revision
Deep Revision with Katey Schultz Saturdays, April 9, 16, & 23, 2022 3 PM – 5 PM AKDT Via Zoom $105 Members | $125 Non-Members This class takes place on more than one date (April 9, 16, & 23) but must be registered for as a single class. This 3-session workshop is designed to empower […]
Inspiration Series: Emily Wall
49 Writers Inspiration Series: Emily Wall Tuesday, May 10 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM via Zoom Inspiration is a 49 Writers series in which Writer Laureate Heather Lende will interview some of Alaska’s premier writers about their work, process, and the writing life. Emily Wall is a Professor of English at the University of […]
Reading and Conversation Series: Mia Heavener
READING AND CONVERSATION SERIES: MIA HEAVENER Thursday, May 19 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Writer’s Block Bookstore 3956 Spenard Rd Anchorage, AK 99517 Bio: Mia Heavener writes in the morning, plays civil engineer during the day, and commercial fishes in the summer—all so her cat can live a rich and comfortable life. She is […]
Live from Storyknife
LIVE FROM STORYKNIFE May 24 | 6 PM - 7 PM AKDT Via Zoom Gwen Florio is the author of the Lola Wicks crime series, called “gutsy” by the New York Times; as well as Silent Hearts (Atria), a standalone novel set in Afghanistan; and the Nora Best crime series (Severn House). The Truth of It […]
Live from Storyknife
LIVE FROM STORYKNIFE June 24 | 6 PM – 7 PM AKDT Via Zoom Lily H. Tuzroyluke is an indigenous writer from Tikigaq, Klukwan, and Kincolith, British Columbia. Her debut novel Sivulliq: Ancestor will be released 1/10/2023, a fiction novel about an Inupiaq family surviving smallpox and Yankee commercial whaling in the 1890’s. She currently […]
Live from Storyknife
LIVE FROM STORYKNIFE July 19 | 6 PM – 7 PM AKDT Via Zoom Live from Storyknife is a monthly reading series featuring the guest residents of the Storyknife Writers Retreat. Jasmine An is from the Midwest. She is the author of two poetry chapbooks, Naming the No-Name Woman (Winner of the 2015 Two Sylvias […]
NEA Big Read: Poetry Workshop with Christy NaMee Eriksen
Join the Juneau Public Library and 49 Writers for our final NEA Big Read event this year: a free two-hour poetry workshop led by talented local writer and artist Christy NaMee Eriksen! Thursday, July 21st | 6-8PM Mendenhall Valley Library Juneau, AK Christy NaMee Eriksen is a multidisciplinary poet, teaching artist, and organizer living on […]