The fall readings at the Jackson Center for Creative Writing at Hollins University will be virtual this year, but the public is still invited. Request to attend via teleconference using the form below. All readings will be at 7:30 PM. Get bios and more schedule information here. Sept. 10: Lia PurpuraSept. 24: Kaveh AkbarOct. 8:… Continue reading ★ Hollins announces fall readings
Month: August 2020
★ Upcoming Book Events
We've got a mix of virtual and in-person events happening around books, from workshops to book clubs. Check out the list below, and always, let us know what we're missing! OCTOBEROct. 22 ★ Sofia Samatar Reading, virtual from Roanoke College at 7 PMOct. 28 ★ Revising Your Poetry with Cathryn Hankla at Book No Further,… Continue reading ★ Upcoming Book Events
★ 19th Amendment Centennial Celebration Aug. 25
2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, and August has been named National Women's Suffrage month. To celebrate, Roanoke County Library Director Shari Henry interviewed several women leaders in the region, many of whom will be joining an online conversation at 6:30pm on Tuesday, August 25. The women will discuss… Continue reading ★ 19th Amendment Centennial Celebration Aug. 25
★ Sign up your group as a participating partner in the Roanoke Change Academy
Sign up your group as a Change Academy partner to encourage attendance, and continue the conversation and action as part of your ongoing work together. What's it mean to be a partner? Simply that you're signing on as a group to continue the conversation, the exploration, and or advocacy -- however it makes sense for… Continue reading ★ Sign up your group as a participating partner in the Roanoke Change Academy
★ New writing critique group forming
A BOOK CITY resident is interested in forming a small local writing group. "Any genre of adult fiction is fine (i.e., no memoirs, YA or children's books)," she says. "I personally write historical fiction, but have been a member of successful critique groups that have included writers of sci-fi, fantasy, mystery, etc." This group will… Continue reading ★ New writing critique group forming
★ Save the dates! The Roanoke Change Academy – a policy discussion on HOW TO BE AN ANTIRACIST
SAVE THE DATES! Save these Mondays for 6:30 - 7:30 PM September 14 – Antiracist Planning and NeighborhoodsSeptember 21 – Antiracist EducationSeptember 28 – Antiracist HealthcareOctober 5 – An Antiracist City Continue the conversation with Roanoke City Public Libraries and BOOK CITY Roanoke. Following our August 2019 Indecent Histories event with Dr. Ibram X.… Continue reading ★ Save the dates! The Roanoke Change Academy – a policy discussion on HOW TO BE AN ANTIRACIST
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