Voices of the Middle West Kick-off

Acclaimed authors and poets Matt Bell, Laura Kasischke, Caitlin Horrocks, C.J. Hribal, Alissa Nutting, Anne Valente, and Marcus Wicker—all of whom will be featured on panels at the Voices of the Middle West fest on Saturday, March 21, on the campus of the University of Michigan—will read from their work, all leading up to special guest reader Stuart Dybek, keynote speaker for this year’s Voices fest. The aim of Voices of the Middle West is to showcase the literary traditions of the Midwest literary landscape, and these authors are all exceptional talents with strong Midwest traditions.