Upcoming Events

AWP Conference 2026

Thursday, March 6, 2026 12:10pm - 1:25 pm EDT

Room 320 - Baltimore Convention Center

1 W Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

Panel: Unsung Voices (Developing Reading Series & Inclusive Literary Events in Libraries)

w/Nari Kirk, Sophia Tarin, Gabriella Reznowski & Allison McFarlane

Description: As vibrant hubs of academic and creative communities, libraries are often the perfect place to host readings and other literary events. With book bans and censorship on the rise, such programs can be both haven and inspiration for marginalized groups. Writers and library professionals will discuss how they built literary programs from the ground up, prioritizing various underserved populations in academic and public libraries.

Past Events

Friday, December 6, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST

Unsung Poetry

Byte Café at Lemieux Library - Seattle University

901 12th Avenue, Seattle WA 98122

Reading with Gabrielle Bates, Quenton Baker & Serena Chopra

Co-hosted with Juan Carlos Reyes

Followed by Open Mic supported by Fragments

For a recap of the event and to find more info about the reading series, check out the official webpage!

Adoptee Literary Festival

Saturday, March 22, 2025 1:20pm - 2:20pm ET

Online/Virtual

Panel: “Alone is Not Enough” with Nari Kirk, Rob Arnold & Stefany Valentine

Roundtable Reading with Adoptee Literary Festival co-directors Alice Stephens & Susan Ito, along with other panelists.

For more info about the festival, check out their official website!

Friday, May 2, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST

Unsung Poetry

Byte Café at Lemieux Library - Seattle University

901 12th Avenue, Seattle WA 98122

Reading with Paul Hlava Ceballos & Ally Ang

Co-hosted with Fragments Editorial Team

Followed by Open Mic supported by Fragments

For a recap of the event, read the article in The Spectator!

Monday, June 23, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST

Adoptee Authors Webinar

Online/Virtual

Webinar: “Breaking into Traditional Publishing” with Stefany Valentine & Sophie Schmidt

Followed by an After Party with the authors (featuring writing sprints facilitated by Stefany Valentine)

Byte Café at Lemieux Library - Seattle University

901 12th Avenue, Seattle WA 98122

Unsung Poetry

Friday, October 17, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST

Reading with Auzin Ahmadi, Josh Fomon & Troy Osaki

Co-hosted with Fragments Editorial Team

Followed by Open Mic supported by Fragments