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U-M English professor Susan Parrish reads from her new book and discusses it with U-M history professor Perrin Selcer. 5:30-7 p.m., 100 U-M Hatcher Grad Library Gallery, enter from the Diag. Free. 764-3166.

Every 1st & 3rd Sun. Readings by featured poets, preceded by a poetry open mike. Reading by Ashwini Bhasi, a widely published local poet who describes her work as “poems to make sense of the[...]

Local short story writer Alex Kourvo and young adult novelist Bethany Neal discuss the basic techniques of good fiction. For adult and teen (grade 6 & up) fiction and nonfiction writers. Also, Kourvo and Neal[...]

Open mike storytelling competition sponsored by The Moth, the NYC-based nonprofit storytelling organization that also produces a weekly public radio show. Each month 10 storytellers are selected at random from among those who sign up[...]

All invited to read and discuss their poetry or short stories. Bring about 6 copies of your work to share. Hosted by local poets and former college English teachers Joe Kelty and Ed Morin.  

Storytellers Guild members present a program of old tales and personal stories for grownups. Free; donations accepted. annarborstorytelling.org, facebook.com/annarborstorytellers. 665-2757.

Neutral Zone and Literati Bookstore are partnering to present an Open Mic Night for writers ages 19 and under!  Poets, storytellers, short story writers…. everyone is invited to take to the mic in a safe[...]

U-M women’s studies professor Wang Zheng, political science professor Mary Gallagher, and history professor Kathleen Canning discuss Zheng’s new book. 3:10-5 p.m., 2239 Lane Hall, 204 S. State. Free. 764-9537.

Independent White House press corps member Paul Brandus discusses his new history of the White House and the people who designed, inhabited, and decorated it. Signing & reception. 7 p.m., Ford Library, 1000 Beal. Free.[...]

Members of the Ann Arbor Storytellers Guild present a program of stories for adults and teens in grade 6 & up. 7-8:30 p.m., AADL multipurpose room (lower level), 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-4555

Readings by U-M creative writing grad students, including Indiana poet Tara Jay and St. Paul poet Danez Smith. 7 p.m., UMMA Auditorium, 525 S. State. Free. 615-3710. The Mark Webster Reading Series presents emerging writers[...]

The first 50 guests to RSVP to this event will receive a complimentary copy of Beth’s book,  Make Your Kid a Money Genius (Even If You’re Not). Must be present to receive copy. Literati Bookstore will[...]

Every 1st & 3rd Sun. Readings by featured poets, preceded by a poetry open mike. Reading by John Buckley, a recent U-M creative writing MFA. 7-9 p.m. (sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m.), Espresso Royale, 324[...]

Local short story writer Alex Kourvo and young adult novelist Bethany Neal host an open house for writers to connect with one another and/or work on their projects.

Open mike storytelling competition sponsored by The Moth, the NYC-based nonprofit storytelling organization that also produces a weekly public radio show. Each month 10 storytellers are selected at random from among those who sign up[...]

Reading by Grand Valley State University creative writing professor Amorak Huey, a widely published poet and former Grand Rapids Press assistant sports editor whose most recent collection is Ha Ha Thump. Followed by a poetry[...]

Feb. 25 & 26 (different programs). Performances for adults (Sat.) & families (Sun.) by 3 top storytellers from around the country.Bill Harley is a Massachusetts songwriter and storyteller with an off-center point of view whose[...]

Feb. 25 & 26 (different programs). Performances for adults (Sat.) & families (Sun.) by 3 top storytellers from around the country.Bill Harley is a Massachusetts songwriter and storyteller with an off-center point of view whose[...]