Four students have earned the UI’s first MFA in Book Arts. These artists are not only experts in time-honored traditions of the book, but they also push the boundaries of book culture by embracing digital creativity and engaging the public in discussions about the role of books in our society. Photo Feature
A series of workshops this fall sent Iowa City’s writing community and resources into other diverse communities to bring the excitement of literature and writing to youth around the state. Story
Natalie Bokopoulos will read from “The Green Shore,” her debut novel set during the 1967 military coup in Greece, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, in Prairie Lights Book and a live stream on the University of Iowa Virtual Writing University website. Story
Poets Eduardo Corral and Dan Rosenberg, alumni of the University of Iowa Writers' Workshop, will read at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, in Prairie Lights Books and on a live stream through the UI Writing University website. Story
The University of Iowa International Writing Program is welcoming 32 writers from 28 countries to its fall residency, connecting artists from throughout the world and advancing Iowa City's reputation as a global literary capital. Story
The annual reading from the 'Iowa Review' will take place at Prairie Lights Books and live online via the UI Writing University website, on of three readings Aug. 27-30. Story
Cheryl Strayed, best-selling author of Wild, will launch the fall Live from Prairie Lights readings on the Virtual Writing University website with Tiny Beautiful Things, Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23. Story
