Minneapolis, MN —

In Person: Milkweed Presents: A Conversation on Difficult Joy, hosted by Michael Bazzett

Join us for a special panel discussion in our monthly event series Milkweed Presents! For this conversation, Michael Bazzett, author of poetry books such as The Echo Chamber and You Must Remember This, leads a talk with guest writers Danez Smith, Kathryn Savage, and Mairead Small Staid about the concept of “difficult joy,” what goes into working toward happiness in the most fraught of circumstances, and what catharsis writing on these moments can bring.

Please join us in-person at Milkweed Books, our brick-and-mortar independent bookstore located on the first floor of Open Book, at 6 p.m…

Minneapolis, MN —

In Person: Milkweed Presents: Ancestor Trouble, hosted by Juliet Patterson

Join us for a special panel discussion and the in-person kickoff of the monthly event series Milkweed Presents! For this inaugural conversation, Juliet Patterson, author of the stunning memoir Sinkhole: A Legacy of Suicide, speaks with Hawona Sullivan Janzen, James Curry, Emily Strasser, and Tom Nguyen about unearthing family narratives, and the impact of our ancestors’ tales on those who follow.

We hope you can join us at Milkweed Books, our brick-and-mortar independent bookstore located on the first floor of Open Book, at 6 p.m. for a truly singular discussion about what our families and…

Seattle, WA —

In Person: Courtney Bush appearing at Third Place Books featuring Payton Barronion, Gabrielle Bates, frankie bb, and Richard Chiem

Third Place Books welcomes Courtney Bush and an array of poets to our Ravenna store! Bush will be presenting her poetry collection, I Love Information. The evening will also include readings from poets Payton Barronian, Gabrielle Bates, frankie bb, and Richard Chiem.

For important updates, registration is highly recommended in advance. This event will include a public signing and time for audience Q&A.

New York, NY —

In Person: Ama Codjoe appearing at Table of Contents Reading Series featuring Mihret Sibhat and Sidik Fofana

Tickets include the readings, three small dishes inspired by the passages, and one complimentary drink.

The event will conclude with a conversation among the authors, led by chef and TOC founder Evan Hanczor. Each author’s book available for purchase.

A reminder: all attendees must be fully vaccinated. Please be aware that tables are communal and dishes may be served on shared platters. Please alert Table of Contents in advance of any food allergies, so we can confirm if we’re able to accommodate for this event.

Minneapolis, MN —

Virtual: Elizabeth Rush appearing on Orion Person Place Thing Podcast

Orion Magazine & Person/Place/Thing with Randy Cohen team up to present a conversation with author Elizabeth Rush.

Rush’s book The Quickening: Creation and Community at the Ends of the Earth explores themes of climate change, motherhood, and Antarctic exploration while following the travels and workaday lives of fifty-seven scientists and crew aboard the Nathaniel B. Palmer, as they make their way to Thwaites Glacier.

Randy and Elizabeth will discuss what her research (and her own trip to Antarctica) taught her about the history of polar exploration and motherhood in an age of climate…

Authors / News

A sneak peek at the athlete-turned-author Nicholas Triolo’s forthcoming book

Milkweed Staff — 07/17/2023

On the morning of Tuesday, June 27, the Milkweed Editions team hosted a special guest in our office in Minneapolis. The guest in question was none other than Nicholas Triolo, a prolific mountain and trail athlete by day, and an esteemed writer and editor by night. He’s the current Senior Editor at Outside Run & Trail Runner Magazine, and the former Digital Strategist for Orion Magazine—so suffice to say, he’s encountered his fair share of exceptional stories. But the creative athlete didn’t visit to boast about previous work experiences: he came to share an exceptional story of…

Jane Townsend

Jane is Vice President, Advancement for Milkweed Editions. She has worked in nonprofit fundraising over twenty years. Prior to joining Milkweed, Jane spent thirteen of those years with the University of Minnesota Foundation as a senior development officer, associate director of planned giving, and director of trusts and estates. She also served as managing director of development for Project Success, as inaugural development director for Native Governance Center, and as managing director for V3 Sports. Before joining the University in 2001, she practiced law and worked as a trust officer and an estate planning consultant. Jane holds a BA from…

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Authors / What Matters Most

Jos Charles' a Year & other poems is a door left open to form, fire, and fate

Milkweed Staff — 06/28/2023

The year is 2021, and wildfires are ravaging the West Coast. America is in lockdown, and time as we know it has come to a grinding halt.

Enter the poet Jos Charles, whose seminal collection of poems, feeld, was named a Pulitzer Prize finalist, and just recently, one of “The 25 Most Influential Works of Postwar Queer Literature” in the New York Times Style Magazine. Charles is a trans artist, and no stranger to devastation—so it comes as no surprise that their followup act, a Year & other poems, is as unprecedented as the times…

Minneapolis, MN —

In Person: Wordplay

This year’s Wordplay will be specifically curated around the Loft’s 2022/2023 theme: Narrative Power. Toni Cade Bambara said, “The job of the writer is to make the revolution irresistible.” The Loft’s programming will explore how writers exercise narrative power to lead and influence movements for social change. We are excited to feature authors in all genres whose books inspire revolution in any of the following topics:

  • Racial Justice
  • Health and Wellness
  • Climate Change
  • LGBTQIA2S+ Rights
  • Gender Equity & Equality
  • and more!

We are proud to share that three Milkweed authors – Diane…

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