Designed to honor the legacy of one of the most original and accomplished poets to debut in recent years—and to reward outstanding poets for years to come—the Max Ritvo Poetry Prize awards $10,000 and publication by Milkweed Editions to the author of a debut collection of poems.
Listen to a playlist of Max Ritvo Poetry Prize audiobook samples here.
This is the first in a series of six online sessions made possible by Dublin UNESCO City of Literature. There is no fee for attending these sessions, they are a gift to all writers to take away and use in their work with the goal of exploring climate action through fiction. Special guest host for the evening is author Kerri ní Dochartaigh, who will be joined by author Doreen Cunningham.
The zoom link for the session will be sent closer to the event.
Minnesota author Bill Holm’s brilliant essay collection from his year in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province in the mid-1980s, Coming Home Crazy, will be celebrated by the Minnesota Chapter of the USCPFA (US-China Peoples Friendship Association), together with the work’s publisher, Milkweed Editions. Reflections on the essays from the collection, remembrances from colleagues of Holm in China and Minnesota, and appreciations of the Minnesota-Shaanxi Sister State/Province relationship of 40+ years will be shared over tea. Please register here.
This event is presented by USCPFA-MN & Milkweed Editions.
Join Claire for a reading from her title Meltwater.
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at Milkweed Books with special one-day-only promotions, exclusive signed stock from our authors, and delightful snacks and sips! We invite you to stop in, shop from our array of books and broadsides, pick up a free packet of Perennial Wildflower seeds with any purchase of two or more books (while supplies last), and share in the joy and community of local independent bookstores during one of the biggest annual events in the bookselling world! Sign up to become a Milkweed member to receive an exclusive tote bag and member discount! Learn more about Milkweed…
Join Beth for her discussion on Food & the Environment — Sustainable Food for the Future.
A book signing will take place after the discussion!
Join Erin Sharkey for her night of the Inspired Life Speaker Series where she will be discussing Black Nature Writing and her most recent collection A Darker Wilderness.
A book signing will take place after the discussion!
Join John Cotter on Instagram live to celebrate hid book Losing Music with a reading and conversation.
Join John Cotter in conversation with Teju Cole presenting Cotter’s new title Losing Music.
US Poet Laureate Ada Limón will give a free reading, followed by our annual fundraiser, featuring Limón and musical guest Abigail Washburn.
We’re looking forward to gathering once again for our annual fundraiser! This year, we’re back at lovely Green Door Gourmet Farm.
Limón will give a free reading, open to the public, and signed copies of her books will be available for purchase from Parnassus Books.
