Events

April 2026

Friday
3
6:00 PM
CT

Jake Skeets at Minnesota Museum of American Art

Join Jake Skeets at Minnesota Museum of American Art in conversation with Milkweed’s Creative Director Mary Austin-Speaker for a reading and discussion of his latest work, Horses. The reading and reception will be in celebration of the “Queering Indigeneity” exhibit.

This event is free & open to the public, but we appreciate RSVPs here to help us plan.

St Paul, MN

Minnesota Museum of American Art
350 Robert St N
St Paul, MN 55101
United States

Wednesday
8
6:00 PM
ET

Jake Skeets at Gary Fleming Poetry Series

Join Jake Skeets at the Gary Fleming Poetry Series at the University of South Florida for a reading and discussion of his latest work, Horses.

This event is free and open to the public.

Tampa, FL

TECO Hall, College of Education (EDU)
4110 USF Apple Dr.
Tampa, FL 33620
United States

Thursday
9
7:00 PM
CT

Sean Hill appearing at the Wisconsin Book Festival

Join Sean Hill at the Wisconsin Book Festival as he moderates a discussion with Kimberly Blaeser, author of Ancient Light.

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

Madison, WI

Madison Public Library
201 West Mifflin Street
Madison, WI 53703
United States

Monday
13
6:30 PM
PST

In Person: Sangamithra Iyer with Vijaya Nagarajan and Shruti Swamy at The Ruby

Join Sangamithra Iyer in conversation with Vijaya Nagarajan and Shruti Swamy at The Ruby San Francisco for “The River Connects Us,” discussing their work in the interwoven lives of plants, humans, and animals, an attention to the sacred, and explorations of ancestral knowledge

This event is free and open to the public. Registration required; register to receive venue address.

San Francisco, CA

The Ruby San Francisco
San Francisco, CA 94110
United States

Thursday
16
7:00 PM
CT

Angela Pelster at The Hive Collaborative

Join Angela Pelster at The Hive Collaborative for a book launch for her latest work, The Evolution of Fire.

This event is free and open to the public. RSVPs are encouraged but not required.

St Paul, MN

The Hive Collaborative
677 Hamline Ave N.
St Paul, MN 55104
United States

Sunday
19
1:00 PM
CST

April book club at Milkweed Books

Please join Milkweed Books for our April iteration of the book club, where we will be reading and discussing The Company of Owls by Polly Atkin.

Booksellers will lead an open discussion of the book with topics and questions and encourage anyone to attend. Pick up the book in-store or online at milkweed.org and use code BOOKCLUB to receive 20% off ahead of the club meeting.

Feel free to call the bookstore at (612) 215-2540 with any questions.

This event is free and open to the public. Let us know you are coming here.

Minneapolis, MN

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

(612) 215-2540
Tuesday
21
6:00 PM
CT

Angela Pelster with Emily Callaci at A Room of One's Own

Join Angela Pelster at A Room of One’s Own with Emily Callaci for a reading and discussion of her latest work, The Evolution of Fire.

This event is free and open to the public.

Madison, WI

A Room of One's Own Bookstore
2717 Atwood Ave
Madison, WI 53704
United States

Tuesday
21
7:00 PM
ET

Marilyn Hacker at Book Culture

Join Marilyn Hacker at Book Culture for a reading and discussion of her latest work, Transitions.

This event is free and open to the public.

New York, NY

Book Culture
536 W 112th St
New York, NY 10025
United States

Wednesday
22
7:00 PM
PST

Devon Walker-Figueroa and Aimee Nezhukumatathil at LitQuake

Litquake celebrates National Poetry Month with Thea Matthews, Aimee Nezhukumatathil, Preeti Vangani, and Devon Walker-Figueroa. A book sale and signing will follow the readings.

This event is ticketed.

San Francisco, CA

Grace Cathedral
1100 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
United States

Thursday
23
6:30 PM
CT

Angela Pelster and Julie Buntin at Literati Bookstore

Join Angela Pelster with Julie Buntin at Literati Bookstore for a reading and discussion of her latest work, The Evolution of Fire.

This event is free and open to the public.

Ann Arbor, MI

Literati Bookstore
124 E Washington St
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
United States

Saturday
25
10:00 AM
CST

Independent Bookstore Day at Milkweed Books

Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at Milkweed Books!
Minneapolis, MN

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

(612) 215-2540
Tuesday
28
6:00 PM

Milkweed & The Loft present Ramona Ausubel

Join Ramona Ausubel & Claire Wahmanholm as they discuss writers coming up against self-doubt, craft elements that include science & nature, and more.

Registration for the craft seminar with The Loft can be found here. The reading is free & open to the public, RSVP here.

Minneapolis, MN

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

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

Angela Pelster at Prairie Lights Bookstore

Join Angela Pelster at Prairie Lights Bookstore for a reading and discussion of her latest work, The Evolution of Fire.

This event is free and open to the public.

Iowa City, IA

Prairie Lights Bookstore
15 S Dubuque St
Iowa City, IA 52240
United States

May 2026

Friday
1
6:00 PM
EST

In Person: Sangamithra Iyer with María Ospina, Kate Zambreno, and Dr. Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian at PEN America World Voices Festival

Join Sangamithra Iyer, María Ospina, Kate Zambreno, and Dr. Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian at the PEN America World Voices Festival for “The Lives of Animals: The False Divide Between Humans and Non-Human.” In this conversation, these authors will challenge the arbitrary borders between the human and non-human worlds.

This event is free and open to the public, registration required.

New York, NY

PEN America
The Center
208 W 13th St
New York, NY 10011
United States

Saturday
2
2:40 PM
EST

In Person: Sangamithra Iyer with Sari Botton, Athena Dixon, Sarah Hartshorne, and Joseph Lee at Open Secrets Summit

Join Sangamithra Iyer in conversation with Sari Botton, Athena Dixon, Sarah Hartshorne, and Joseph Lee for the Open Secrets Live Personal Storytelling Summit. The authors will be in conversation for Panel 6, “Identity.” Books will be sold onsite by Kew & Willow Books.

This event is currently sold out. To get on the wait list, call the Symphony Space box office at 212-864-5400, Tuesday to Sunday, from 2 PM to 6 PM EST.

New York, NY

Symphony Space
250 W. 95th Street
New York, NY 10025
United States

Saturday
2
4:00 PM
PT

Helen Whybrow at Point Reyes Books

Join Helen Whybrow at Point Reyes Books for a reading and discussion of her latest work, The Salt Stones.

This event is free and open to the public.

Point Reyes Station, CA

Point Reyes Books
11315 CA-1
Point Reyes Station, CA 94956
United States

Monday
4
7:00 PM
EST

In Person: Angela Pelster at Lost City Books

Join Angela Pelster at Lost City Books for a reading and discussion of her latest work, The Evolution of Fire.

This event is free and open to the public.

Washington, DC

Lost City Books
2467 18th St NW
Washington, DC 20009
United States

Wednesday
6
7:00 PM
EST

Angela Pelster and Jeannie Vanasco at Greedy Reads Remington

Join Angela Pelster and Jeannie Vanasco at Greedy Reads Remington for a reading and discussion of her latest work, The Evolution of Fire.

This event is free and open to the public.

Baltimore, MD

Greedy Reads Remington
320 West 29th Street
Baltimore, MD 21211
United States

Sunday
10
6:00 PM
PT

Jake Skeets at Elliot Bay Books

Join Jake Skeets at Elliott Bay Books for a reading and discussion of his latest work, Horses.

This event is free and open to the public.

Seattle, WA

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

Wednesday
13
6:00 PM

Jake Skeets at Powell's City of Books

Join Jake Skeets at Powell’s City of Books for a reading and discussion of his latest work, Horses.

This event is free and open to the public.

Portland, OR

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

Thursday
14
6:00 PM
CT

Julie Schumacher at Next Chapter Books

Join Julie Schumacher at Next Chapter Books for a reading and discussion of her latest work, Patient, Female.

This event is free and open to the public.

St Paul, MN

Next Chapter Books
38 Snelling Ave S
St Paul, MN 55105
United States

Thursday
14
7:00 PM
ET

Angela Pelster and Elizabeth Rush at Riffraff Books

Join Angela Pelster in conversation with Elizabeth Rush at Riffraff Books for a reading and discussion of her latest work, The Evolution of Fire.

This event is free and open to the public.

Providence, RI

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

Thursday
14
7:00 PM
PST

In Person: Beth Piatote at Pegasus Books

Join Beth Piatote at Pegasus Books downtown for a reading and discussion of her latest work, distant water.

This event is free and open to the public.

Berkeley, CA

Pegasus Books Downtown
2349 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
United States

Monday
18
6:00 PM

Jake Skeets at Changing Hands

Join Jake Skeets at Changing Hands for a reading and discussion of his latest work, Horses.

This event is free and open to the public.

Tempe, AZ

6428 South McClintock Drive
Tempe, AZ 85283
United States

Monday
18
7:00 PM
CT

Julie Schumacher at Exile in Bookville

Join Julie Schumacher at Exile in Bookville for a reading and discussion of her latest work, Patient, Female.

This event is free and open to the public.

Chicago, IL

Exile in Bookville
Fine Arts Building
410 S Michigan Ave suite 210
Chicago, IL 60605
United States

Wednesday
20
7:00 PM
ET

Jake Skeets at Poets House

Join Jake Skeets at Poets House for a discussion of Joy Harjo’s She Had Some Horses.

This event is open to the public with a suggested donation.

New York, NY

Poets House
10 River Ter.
New York, NY 10282
United States

Tuesday
26
7:00 PM
CT

Book launch for Julie Schumacher

Join Milkweed Editions as we launch Julie Schumacher’s new short story collection. The author will be joined by special guest Claire Lombardo for a reading and conversation.

This event is free and open to the public. Help us plan by RSVPing here.

Minneapolis, MN

Open Book Performance Hall
1011 Washington Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55415
United States

Thursday
28
7:00 PM

Julie Schumacher at Prairie Lights Bookstore

Join Julie Schumacher at Prairie Lights Bookstore for a reading and discussion of her latest work, Patient, Female.

This event is free and open to the public.

Iowa City, IA

Prairie Lights Bookstore
15 S Dubuque St
Iowa City, IA 52240
United States

June 2026

Friday
12
7:00 PM
EST

Julie Schumacher at Harvard Bookstore

Join Julie Schumacher at Harvard Bookstore for a reading and discussion of her latest work, Patient, Female.

This event is free and open to the public.

Cambridge, MA

Harvard Bookstore
1256 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138
United States

July 2026