An event for the whole family (including those with fur, feathers, and scales). Join us on May 9 at 6 p.m. ET to meet:
AIMEE NEZHUKUMATATHIL’s chihuahua,
FRANCISCO CANTU’s chicken,
PAM HOUSTON’s donkey, and
SY MONTGOMERY’s neighbor “Fire Chief,” a 60 year-old snapping turtle
Plus, JANE GOODALL on why she fell in love with animals and more.
This special event, which features actors, artists, and leaders from across culture, celebrates poetry’s important place in our society and its impact on the lives of readers.
Hosted by
Richard Blanco, Academy of American Poets Education Ambassador
& Kimiko Hahn, Academy of American Poets Chancellor
Readings from
Andrew Bird
Alan Cumming
Ethan Hawke
Emily Igwike, National Student Poet
Daniel Dae Kim
Eric Kim
Ada Limón, U.S. Poet Laureate
John Lithgow
Shantell Martin
Liam Neeson
Molly Shannon
& Malala Yousafzai
Since its inception in 1980, Milkweed Editions has built an engaged community around “transformative” literature. But in an age where language is slipperier than ever, it feels crucial to make tangible the impact and value of our stories today. This April, I’m thinking about “transformative” stories in the timely context of Earth month; I’m thinking about the ways Milkweed publishes titles that not only represent a vast range of artistic excellence and cultural diversity, but also address some of today’s greatest challenges, like dwindling biodiversity and climate change. In doing so, it champions a list that boldly leads the discourse…
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!
