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On May 1, local children’s writer Shutta Crum jons local short story writer Alex Kourvo and young adult novelist Bethany Neal to discuss how to conceive, write, and publish picture books and chapter books for[...]

Literati is delighted to welcome Ruth Behar in support of her first book for young readers, Lucky Broken Girl. In this unforgettable multicultural coming-of-age narrative—based on the author’s childhood in the 1960s—a young Cuban-Jewish immigrant[...]

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[...]

3rd annual reading of original poems by Community High students. 7 p.m., Bookbound, 1729 Plymouth, Courtyard Shops. Free. 369-4345.

Storytelling by Derrick Jackson, Patti Smith, DaQuann Harrison, and Sada Imran. Also, the EMU applied theater class performs their take on an expulsion hearing. Host is SAC mentor Gordie Wykes. Preceded at 6 p.m. by[...]

This award-winning local writer reads from and discusses On the Shore, her new novel about the upheaval in an immigrant Jewish family when a son lies about his name and age to fight in WWI.[...]

Readings by featured poets, preceded by a poetry open mike. Ting Gou, a U-M medical student and award-winning poet who recently published her debut chapbook, The Other House. 7-9 p.m. (sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m.),[...]

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

Reading and discussion of several poems. Followed by collaborative writing games and exercises. Snacks & socializing. 8-10 p.m., Argus Farm Stop, 325 W. Liberty. Free. onepausepoetry.org, 707-1284.

Join author and former Ypsilanti resident Gregory Fournier for a talk on the challenges of researching and publishing his book on the John Norman Collins murders and a preview of his latest project, the murder[...]

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

With spring in full bloom and the heat of summer right around the corner, it’s that perfect time of the year for fiction. Join us on Friday, May 12th as we celebrate National Short Story[...]

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[...]

Creative writing workshop in the Gallup Park meeting room. Spend a day by the river. Bypass your inner critic; go directly to images, feelings and memories; enter the place where story and natural language reside.[...]

One of the country’s top regional antiquarian fairs, up to 40 dealers (including many new this year) from 12 states offering manuscripts, vintage photos and prints, antique maps, and a wide array of old, rare,[...]

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 S. State. $5 suggested donation.[...]

Celebrate spring with the fresh crop of books from the Wayne State University Press! A panel of local authors will be on hand to read from their new publications and sign copies, including Laura Thomas[...]

Reading and discussion of several poems. Followed by collaborative writing games and exercises. Snacks & socializing. 8-10 p.m., Argus Farm Stop, 325 W. Liberty. Free. onepausepoetry.org, 707-1284.

All-star storytelling showdown featuring the last 10 winners of the Ann Arbor Storyslams, the monthly open mike storytelling competitions sponsored by The Moth, the NYC-based nonprofit storytelling organization that also produces a weekly public radio[...]