Join Katherine Larson at The Century Room at Hotel Congress for the launch of her latest work, Wedding of the Foxes. A reading will be followed by a book signing. In partnership with the University of Arizona Summer Social, this event will feature complimentary snacks and a cash bar.
Join Ada Limón at the encore presentation of “Poetry & the Creative Mind,” an event featuring actors, artists, and celebrities reading inspiring and favorite poems in support of the Academy’s educational programs. Ada Limón will host, and read alongside Christine Baranski, Natalie Batalha, Danielle Deadwyler, Terrance Hayes, Sofia Kamal, National Student Poet, Stephen King, Tony Kushner, Fran Lebowitz, Lawrence O’Donnell, Morgan Spector, and more. Donations are encouraged.
On Wednesday, May 21st, Milkweed hosted a book launch to celebrate the publication of Karen Babine’s newest memoir The Allure of Elsewhere: A Memoir of Going Solo. She was joined by journalist and fellow memoirist Marya Hornbacher. Together, they delighted in conversation on scamps, cats, and what it means to travel solo.
Tonight’s book launch is packed to the edges with attendees—it is all wiggle room and pressing elbows. Near the front of the crowd, Karen Babine stands haloed by her copper waves and celebratory glitter. As the designated Babine family historian, her launch has shifted into a kind…
Join Nicholas Triolo at Point Reyes Books for a reading and discussion of his latest work, The Way Around.
Join Yalie Saweda Kamara with Hanif Abdurraqib at Streetlight Guild, in partnership with the Ohioana Library Association. A reading will be followed by a Q&A and conversation.
Join Karen Babine at the Milkweed Editions booth at the Mill City Farmers Market for a meet and greet and book signing of her latest work, The Allure of Elsewhere.
Join Karen Babine at Milkweed Books for a low-stakes book club social hour for her latest work, The Allure of Elsewhere.
In anticipation of the release of The Possibility of Tenderness this fall, we sat down with author Jason Allen-Paisant. It was an illuminating and profound conversation with wonderful insight of what is in store in the book.
Milkweed: The title of the book, The Possibility of Tenderness, is such a wonderful and welcoming lead into what the reader will find between its pages. Can you say a bit more about what you mean about tenderness and how the book explores it?
Jason: Racism doesn’t just affect how people are treated—it affects how people experience time. One of…
Join Jennifer Kabat with Daniel Gumbiner and Manjula Martin at The Booksmith for a reading and discussion of her latest work, Nightshining.
