Past Events
AWP Conference 2026
Thursday, March 6, 2026 12:10pm - 1:25 pm EST
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
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.
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
Adoptee Webinar
Monday, June 23, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
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, May 2, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
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!
Adoptee Literary Festival
Saturday, March 22, 2025 1:20pm - 2:20pm EST
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!
Unsung Poetry
Friday, December 6, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
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!