Events

April 2025

Thursday
24
6:00 PM
CST

In person: Cameron Walker book launch

Join Milkweed Books as we welcome Cameron Walker to Minneapolis! Cameron’s work revolves around the human connection the world around them. Her newest short story collection, How to Capture Carbon, out with What Books Press, navigates climate change and loss with lyrical dreaminess. She has invited scientists and writers Kim Todd & Emily Sohn to speak with her around their work.

 

ABOUT THE BOOK

In a dozen radiant stories, award-winning author Cameron Walker brings readers to the water’s edge, where the known world collides with magic and with the mysterious depths of the human heart. Here, a pandemic turns…

THIS EVENT IS FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. RSVPS ARE ENCOURAGED BUT NOT REQUIRED.

Minneapolis, MN

Milkweed Books
1011 S Washington Avenue
Suite 107
Minneapolis, MN 55415
United States

(612) 215-2540
Thursday
24
7:00 PM
EST

In Person: Ken Kalfus at Pen and Pencil

Join Ken Kalfus at Pen and Pencil for a reading and discussion of his newest book, A Hole in the Story. Books for sale will be provided by Headhouse Books. More info and link forthcoming.

This event is free and open to the public. Link forthcoming.

Philadelphia, PA

Pen and Pencil
1522 Latimer St
Philadelphia, PA 19102
United States

Thursday
24
7:30 PM
EST

Virtual: Ada Limón hosts Poetry & the Creative Mind — a National Poetry Month fundraiser

Join Ada Limón as she hosts Poetry & the Creative Mind as part of the Academy of American Poets’ fundraiser towards educational programs, which serve over 100,000 K–12 students each year. For more information on the event and the program it supports, click here.

This event is free and open to the public, with the option to donate to the program at ticket checkout.

New York, NY

Academy of American Poets
75 Maiden Ln #901
New York, NY 10038
United States

Saturday
26
10:00 AM
CST

Independent Bookstore Day at Milkweed Books

Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at Milkweed Books with delightful springtime snacks and sips! We invite you to stop in, shop from our array of books and broadsides, and share in the joy and community of local independent bookstores during one of the biggest annual events in the bookselling world.

We will be offering special one-day-only promotions:

-Buy three books, get a little surprise
-Buy four books, get a big prize
-Buy 10 or more books, get a discount of a decent size

Sign up to become a Milkweed member to receive an exclusive tote bag and member discount! Learn more…

Minneapolis, MN

Milkweed Books
1011 S Washington Avenue
Suite 107
Minneapolis, MN 55415
United States

(612) 215-2540

May 2025

Friday
2
10:00 AM
EST

In Person: Helen Whybrow at Northshire Booktopia

Join Helen Whybrow at this year’s Northshire Booktopia, a weekend-long festival of author talks, signings, and celebration. Other authors presenting will be Julia Alvarez, Jessica Anya Blau, Harry Bliss, Karla Cornejo Villavicencio, Jennifer Haigh, Jean Hanff Korelitz, Stuart Nadler, Amy Shearn, and Shubha Sunder.

This event is open to the public. Ticket prices are dependent on the number of days attending the festival.

Manchester Center, VT

Booktopia
Northshire Bookstore
4869 Main Street
Manchester Center, VT 05255
United States

Saturday
3
12:30 PM
EST

Virtual: Kathy Fagan hosts a workshop for the Hudson Valley Writers Center

Join Kathy Fagan for “Truth: A Poet’s Raw Material,” a virtual workshop through the Hudson Valley Writers Center. For more information on the workshop and purchasing tickets, click here.

This ticketed event is open to the public. To learn more and purchase tickets, click here.

Sleepy Hollow, NY

Hudson Valley Writers Center
300 Riverside Drive
Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
United States

Saturday
3
5:00 PM
EST

In Person: Jennifer Kabat at Diamond Hollow Books

Join Jennifer Kabat for the launch of her newest book, Nightshining, in partnership with Diamond Hollow Books at the Andes Hotel. More information on the event here.

This event is free and open to the public, but early arrival is recommended. More info on the event here.

Andes, NY

Diamond Hollow Books
The Trophy Room at the Andes Hotel
110 MAIN ST
Andes, NY 13731
United States

Saturday
3
7:00 PM
PST

In Person: Rick Barot with Mark Irwin and Matthew Gellman at Beyond Baroque

Join Rick Barot with Mark Irwin and Matthew Gellman at Beyond Baroque for a celebration of new poetry. A reading will be followed by a book signing and reception.

This ticketed event is open to the public; Beyond Baroque members receive free admission, and students/seniors receive a discount. This event also offers a livestream for folks who cannot attend in person.

Los Angeles, CA

Beyond Baroque
681 Venice Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90291
United States

Tuesday
6
7:00 PM

Bill Holm inspired album launch and documentary screening

Join friends and colleagues of the late acclaimed poet Bill Holm as they launch their record album of Playing Haydn for the Angel of Death, a musical setting of his namesake poem composed by Minnesota native Martha Helen Schmidt.

The event will feature a screening of the Pioneer PBS documentary about the song cycle which received a 2023 Regional Emmy® Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences — Upper Midwest Chapter. The evening will also include select readings from Holm’s literary oeuvre by friends and acclaimed colleagues and will conclude with a performance of selections of…

This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP via eventbrite to help us plan.

Minneapolis, MN

Open Book
1011 Washington Avenue South
Performance Hall, Second Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55415
United States

Wednesday
7
9:00 AM
EST

In Person: Robin Wall Kimmerer at Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health

Join Robin Wall Kimmerer at the Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health for the Bundle Symposium Keynote Address. This talk will explore the dominant themes of Braiding Sweetgrass, which includes cultivation of a reciprocal relationship with the living world.

This event is open to the public, and a part of the Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health Bundle Symposium. Learn more and buy tickets here.

Ottawa, ON

Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health - Cultural Gathering Space
299 Montréal Road
Ottawa ON K1L 6B8
Canada

Thursday
8
6:00 PM
MT

In Person: Rebecca Spiegel with Robin Walter at Tattered Cover Bookstore

Join Rebecca Spiegel at Tattered Cover Bookstore to celebrate the release of Robin Walter’s debut poetry collection LITTLE MERCY. Link forthcoming.

This event is free and open to the public. Please note that the event is taking place at the Colfax Avenue location.

Denver, CO

Tattered Cover Bookstore
2526 East Colfax Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
United States

Saturday
10
3:00 PM
EST

In Person: Jennifer Kabat at One Grand Books

Join Jennifer Kabat at One Grand Books for a reading and discussion of her latest book Nightshining.

This event is free and open to the public.

Narrowsburg, NY

One Grand Books
60 Main Street
Narrowsburg, NY 12764
United States

Monday
12
7:00 PM
PST

In Person: Chris Santiago at Vroman's Bookstore

Join Chris Santiago at Vroman’s Bookstore for a reading and discussion of his latest collection, Small Wars Manual. More info forthcoming.

This event is free and open to the public. More info forthcoming

Pasadena, CA

Vroman's Bookstore
695 E. Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91101-2116
United States

Thursday
15
10:00 AM
CT

In Person: Diane Wilson at the Nature Everywhere Conference

Join Diane Wilson for the Nature Everywhere Conference keynote panel on the main stage. The session will be followed by a book signing.

This event is open to the public, and conference registration is required to attend. Children & Nature Network paid members receive a $100 discount. Register for the Nature Everywhere Conference here.

St. Paul, MN

Children & Nature Network
St. Paul RiverCentre
175 Kellogg Blvd
Ballroom A
St. Paul, MN 55102
United States

Thursday
15
6:00 PM
CT

In Person: Rosalie Moffett in Conversation with Kimiko Hahn, Monica de la Torre, and Sarah Ghazal Ali in celebration of Ghost Forest

Join the Poetry Foundation for an evening of poetry readings by Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize recipient Kimiko Hahn and Sarah Ghazal Ali, Mónica de la Torre, and Rosalie Moffett, to celebrate Kimiko Hahn’sThe Ghost Forest: New and Selected Poems.

 

This ticketed event is free and open to the public. There will also be a ticketed livestream. Click here to RSVP.

Chicago, IL

Poetry Foundation
61 West Superior Street
Chicago, IL 60654
United States

Thursday
15
6:00 PM
CST

Milkweed Presents: Found Ancestry with K. Iver

Join K. Iver and panelists Dorothy Chan, Eli Erlick, and Danez Smith as they explore the idea of found ancestry and its impact on their work.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

K. Iver is a nonbinary trans poet born in Mississippi. Their work has appeared in Boston Review, Gulf Coast, The Adroit, TriQuarterly, and elsewhere. They are the 2021-2022 Ronald Wallace Poetry Fellow for the Wisconsin Institute for Creative Writing and the recipient of the 2022 Helene Wurlitzer Foundation Residency Grant. They have a Ph.D. in Poetry at Florida State University. They live in Madison, Wisconsin.

Dorothy Chan (she/they) is the author…

THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. RSVPS ENCOURAGED BUT NOT REQUIRED.

Minneapolis, MN

Milkweed Editions
1011 S Washington Avenue
Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55415
United States

(612) 215-2540
Friday
16
7:00 PM
PST

In Person: Ada Limón at Seattle Central Public Library

Join Ada Limón at the Seattle Central Public Library for a discussion of You Are Here, this year’s Seattle Reads pick.

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required; register here.

Seattle, WA

Seattle Reads
Seattle Central Public Library
1000 Fourth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98104
United States

Saturday
17
11:00 AM
PST

In Person: Ada Limón with Seattle Reads at Seattle Public Library

Join Ada Limón at the Seattle Public Library to discuss You Are Here, this year’s Seattle Reads pick. Click here to learn more information about the event.

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required; click here to register.

Seattle, WA

Seattle Reads
Seattle Public Library - Green Lake Branch
7364 E. Green Lake Dr. N.
Seattle, WA 98115
United States

Sunday
18
12:00 PM
Greenwich Mean Time

In person: Kerri ní Dochartaigh appearing at Nature Culture’s Ireland retreat

Join author Kerri ní Dochartaigh in prioritizing your creativity for ten days in spring 2025 at the seaside village of Doolin, County Clare, Ireland.

This retreat is led by Ryan Dennis of The Milkhouse Rural Writers Collective; co-organized with NatureCulture/Writing the Land.

This is a ticketed workshop. Register here.

County Clare,

Teergonean
Doolin
County Clare
V95 XR0K
Ireland

Monday
19
6:00 PM
EST

In Person: Jennifer Kabat at Rough Draft Reading Series

Join Jennifer Kabat alongside Sara B. Franklin, Kristin Russo, and Daniel Tam-Claiborne for Rough Draft’s monthly reading series, Night School. More information on the event here.

This event is free and open to the public. More information on the event here.

Kingston, NY

Rough Draft Bar & Books
82 John Street
Kingston, NY 12401
United States

Tuesday
20
6:00 PM
PST

In Person: Ada Limón at Nestucca K8 with Sitka Center for Arts & Ecology

Join Ada Limón at Nestucca K8 for a reading and discussion of her acclaimed works, in partnership with the Sitka Center for Arts & Ecology. A book signing and refreshments will follow.

This event is free and open to the public. Registrations are required, seating available on a first-come first-serve basis.

Cloverdale, OR

Sitka Center for Art and Ecology
Nestucca K8
36925 U.S. 101 South
Cloverdale, OR 97112
United States

Tuesday
20
6:00 PM
CST

In person: Steven Espada Dawson's book launch with Michael Torres

Join Milkweed Books and poet Michael Torres as welcome Steven Espada Dawson to launch his debut poetry collection, Late to the Search Party. Steven will read from his book and join in conversation around poetry, craft, belonging, and identity in the immigrant communities with Michael. There will be audience questions, book sales, and a signing to follow.

 

ABOUT THE BOOK

A raw, crystalline debut poetry collection exploring themes of family, addiction, belonging, and loss—a searching elegy of the fissures that have come to define contemporary American life.

The unsettled border between absence and presence haunts this stunning collection, in…

THIS EVENT IS FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. RSVP IS ENCOURAGED BUT NOT REQUIRED.

Minneapolis, MN

Milkweed Books
1011 S Washington Avenue
Suite 107
Minneapolis, MN 55415
United States

(612) 215-2540
Thursday
29
6:00 PM
CST

In person: Matthew Nienow book launch with Sarah Ghazal Ali, Ryan Vine & Michael Bazzett

Join Milkweed Books and special guests, Sarah Ghazal Ali, Ryan Vine, and Michael Bazzett, as we launch and celebrate Matthew Nienow’s newest collection of poetry, If Nothing, out with Alice James Books in January.

 

ABOUT THE BOOK

If Nothing confronts addiction, the learned behaviors and expectations of masculinity, fatherhood, and the feelings of guilt and shame, attempting to understand them better and in doing so, find redemption and forgiveness. The poems often call us to listen to ourselves closer and ask, how do we forgive ourselves? This is a book that wants readers to feel their feelings without shame…

THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. RSVPS ENCOURAGED BUT NOT REQUIRED.

Minneapolis, MN

Milkweed Books
1011 S Washington Avenue
Suite 107
Minneapolis, MN 55415
United States

(612) 215-2540
Thursday
29
7:00 PM
CT

In Person: Karen Babine at Zenith Bookstore

Join Karen Babine at Zenith Bookstore Thursday, May 29, for a reading and discussion of her forthcoming book, The Allure of Elsewhere. Link forthcoming.

This event is free to attend and open to the public.

Duluth, MN

Zenith Bookstore
318 N. Central Ave.
Duluth, MN 55807
United States

Friday
30
7:00 PM
EST

In Person: Rosalie Moffett and Jennifer Chang at White Whale Books

Join Rosalie Moffett and Jennifer Chang for a reading and discussion at White Whale Books. More information and link forthcoming.

This event is free and open to the public. Link forthcoming.

Pittsburgh, PA

White Whale Bookstore
4754 Liberty Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
United States

June 2025

Wednesday
4
6:00 PM
CST

Milkweed Books Presents Patrycja Humienik book launch with guests

Milkweed Books presents Patrycja Humienik to Minneapolis to launch her poetry collection We Contain Landscapes with special guest poets Tarik Dobbs, Sarah Ghazal Ali, & torrin a. greathouse. All the poets will read, followed by a conversation about Patrycja’s newest work, and a book signing after.

 

ABOUT THE BOOK

To whom do we belong, and at what cost? Patrycja Humienik’s debut poetry collection, We Contain Landscapes, is haunted by questions of desire, borders, and the illusion of national belonging. Bringing music and rich sensory detail to the page, these poems attend to the inextricable link between our bodies…

THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. RSVPS ARE ENCOURAGED TO HELP US PLAN, BUT NOT REQUIRED.

Minneapolis, MN

Milkweed Books
1011 S Washington Avenue
Suite 107
Minneapolis, MN 55415
United States

(612) 215-2540
Saturday
7
8:30 AM
EST

In Person: Robin Wall Kimmerer at 2025 National GrowTogether Conference

Join Robin Wall Kimmerer at CUNY Graduate Center for the 2025 National GrowTogether Conference keynote.

This event is a part of the 2025 National GrowTogether Conference. This event is free and open to the public, but advanced registration is encouraged. Register here.

New York, NY

GrowTogether Conference
CUNY Graduate Center
365 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10016
United States

Sunday
8
4:00 PM
EST

In Person: Helen Whybrow at Knoll Farm with Ben Cosgrove

Join Helen Whybrow at Knoll Farm for the launch event of her newest work, The Salt Stones. The reading and signing will be accompanied by composer and multi-instrumentalist Ben Cosgrove in concert.

This event is free and open to the public. RSVP required.

Fayston, VT

Knoll Farm
700 Bragg Hill Road
Fayston, VT 05673
United States

Tuesday
10
6:00 PM
GMT

In Person: Wayne Miller at the Belfast Book Festival

Join Wayne Miller for an appearance at the Belfast Book Festival. More info forthcoming.

This event is part of the Belfast Book Festival. For more information on the program, click here.

Belfast,

The Belfast Book Festival
The Crescent Art Centre
2-4 University Rd
Belfast
BT7 1NH
United Kingdom

Thursday
12
7:00 PM
EST

In Person: Helen Whybrow at Bear Pond Books

Join Helen Whybrow at Bear Pond Books for a reading and discussion of her newest work The Salt Stones.

This event is free and open to the public.

Montpelier, VT

Bear Pond Books
77 Main St
Montpelier, VT 05602
United States

Friday
13
6:00 PM
EST

In Person: Jennifer Kabat at Riffraff Books

Join Jennifer Kabat for a reading and discussion at Riffraff Books. More information forthcoming.

This event is free and open to the public. Link forthcoming.

Providence, RI

Riffraff Bookstore
60 Valley St #107A
Providence, RI 02909
United States

Wednesday
18
7:00 PM
EST

In Person: Robin Wall Kimmerer at Museum of Science

Join Robin Wall Kimmerer at the Museum of Science for a Keynote Address & Fireside Chat on Indigenous Knowledge and the Value of Nature.

This event is open to the public. Tickets to the museum are required for entry.

Boston, MA

Museum of Science
1 Science Pk
Boston, MA 02114
United States

Wednesday
18
7:00 PM
EST

In Person: Helen Whybrow at Norwich Bookstore

Join Helen Whybrow at Norwich Bookstore for a reading and discussion of her latest work The Salt Stones.

This event is free and open to the public.

Norwich, VT

Norwich Bookstore
291 Main St
Norwich, VT 05055
United States

Friday
20
7:00 PM
CT

In Person: Karen Babine at Four Pines Bookstore

Join Karen Babine for a reading and discussion at Four Pines Bookstore. More information and link forthcoming.

This event is free and open to the public. Link forthcoming.

Bemidji, MN

Four Pines Bookstore
102 3rd St NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
United States

Friday
20
7:00 PM
EST

In Person: Helen Whybrow at Newtonville Books

Join Helen Whybrow at Newtonville Books for a reading and discussion of her latest book The Salt Stones. More info forthcoming.

This event is free and open to the public.

Newton, MA

Newtonville Books
10 Langley Rd
Newton, MA 02459
United States

Saturday
21
11:00 AM
EST

In Person: Helen Whybrow at The Book Shop of Beverly Farms

Join Helen Whybrow at The Book Shop of Beverly Farms for a signing and meet and greet for her newest book, The Salt Stones.

This event is free and open to the public.

Beverly, MA

The Book Shop of Beverly Farms
40 West St.
Beverly, MA 01915
United States

Saturday
28
2:00 PM
CT

In Person: Karen Babine at the Scamp Homecoming Rally

Join Karen Babine at the Scamp Homecoming Rally for a panel where she will discuss her latest book The Allure of Elsewhere. The panel will be followed by a book signing.

This event is part of the Scamp Homecoming Rally. Learn more about the event here.

Walker, MN

The Scamp Homecoming Rally
Moondance Events
7050 Turtle Lake Twsh 46
Walker, MN 56484
United States

July 2025

Tuesday
1
7:00 PM
EST

In Person: Helen Whybrow at Odyssey Bookshop

Join Helen Whybrow at Odyssey Bookshop for a reading and discussion of her latest book The Salt Stones. More info forthcoming.

This event is free and open to the public.

South Hadley, MA

Odyssey Bookshop
9 College Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
United States

Wednesday
16
7:00 PM
PST

In Person: Nicholas Triolo at Elliott Bay Book Company

Join Nicholas Triolo at Elliott Bay Book Company for a reading and discussion of his book The Way Around.

This event is free and open to the public. More info forthcoming.

Seattle, WA

Elliott Bay Book Company
1521 10th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
United States

Thursday
17
7:00 PM
PST

In Person: Nicholas Triolo at Powell's City of Books

Join Nicholas Triolo at Powell’s City of Books for the launch of his book The Way Around.

This event is free and open to the public. More info forthcoming.

Portland, OR

Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside St
Portland, OR 97209
United States

Wednesday
23
7:00 PM
CT

In Person: Karen Babine at Magers & Quinn

Join Karen Babine for a reading and discussion of her latest work, The Allure of Elsewhere. More info forthcoming.

This event is free and open to the public. More info forthcoming.

Minneapolis, MN

Magers & Quinn Booksellers
3038 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55408
United States

Monday
28
7:00 PM
CT

In Person: Karen Babine at Honest Dog Books

Join Karen Babine at Honest Dog Books for a reading and conversation of her forthcoming book, The Allure of Elsewhere.

This event is free and open to the public.

Bayfield, WI

Honest Dog Books
38 S 2nd St
Bayfield, WI 54814
United States

August 2025

Friday
1
7:00 PM
EST

In Person: Karen Babine at Joseph-Beth Booksellers

Join Karen Babine at the Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington, KY for a reading and discussion of her forthcoming work, The Allure of Elsewhere. Link forthcoming.

This event is free and open to the public.

Lexington, KY

Joseph-Beth Booksellers - Lexington Green - Lexington, KY
161 Lexington Green Cir # B
Lexington, KY 40503
United States

Sunday
3
10:00 AM
EST

Virtual: Kathy Fagan hosts a workshop for The Frost Place Poetry Seminar

Join Kathy Fagan virtually for the 2025 The Frost Place Poetry Seminar, as a part of this year’s poetry seminar faculty. More information on the program and seminar can be found here.

This event is open to the public and requires an application and tuition fee. Click here to apply.

Franconia, NH

The Frost Place
158 Ridge Rd
Franconia, NH 03580
United States

Thursday
7
7:00 PM
CT

In Person: Robin Wall Kimmerer at Bay View Association

Join Robin Wall Kimmerer at John M. Hall Auditorium for the Bay View Assocation keynote.

This event is open to the public, with tickets at a discounted price for members of Bay View Association. Register here.

Petoskey, MI

J.M. Hall Auditorium
1725 Encampment Ave.
Petoskey, MI 49770
United States

September 2025

Friday
5
7:00 PM
EST

In Person: Karen Babine at The Book & Cover

Join Karen Babine at The Book & Cover for a reading and discussion of her latest book The Allure of Elsewhere. More info forthcoming.

This event is free and open to the public.

Chattanooga, TN

The Book & Cover
1310 Hanover St
Chattanooga, TN 37405
United States

Tuesday
30
6:00 PM
PST

In Person: Ada Limón at Readers' Books

Join Ada Limón at Readers’ Books for a reading and discussion of her forthcoming work, Startlement. More info forthcoming.

This event is free and open to the public.

Sonoma, CA

Readers' Books
130 East Napa St.
Sonoma, CA 95476
United States

Tuesday
30
6:30 PM
CT

Virtual: Robin Wall Kimmerer at Annual Environment & Spirituality Summit

Join Robin Wall Kimmerer at the virtual keynote for the Annual Environment & Spirituality Summit, hosted by Faith in Place.

This virtual event is open to the public, with tiers available for ticket purchase. For more information on tickets and potential in-person watch parties, click here.

Chicago, IL

Faith in Place
Virtual
Chicago, IL 60615
United States

October 2025

Thursday
16
7:00 PM
EST

In Person: Ada Limón at St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church with Books Are Magic

Join Ada Limón in partnership with Books Are Magic at St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church for a reading and discussion of her newest collection Startlement. More info forthcoming.

This event is free and open to the public.

Brooklyn, NY

St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church
157 Montague St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
United States