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Milkweed to Publish Max Ritvo’s Second Collection of Poems

… Milkweed to Publish Max Ritvo’s Second Collection of Poems Authors / News Ashley Woo “All poets are heroes. Your book is your hero story. Take your reader on an adventure.” —Max Ritvo We are delighted to announce the acquisition of a second collection of poems by the late …

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Meet Jane Townsend, Milkweed’s new Vice President of Advancement

… Meet Jane Townsend, Milkweed’s new Vice President of Advancement News / Interviews We’re thrilled to introduce you to the newest member of our team: Jane Townsend ! In her new … Kimmerer’s Braiding Sweetgrass is a wonderful example of a book that took years of development before going to print, …

In Person: Marilyn Hacker at Book Culture

New York, NY —

04/21/2026

… In Person: Marilyn Hacker at Book Culture Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - 7:00pm ET Book Culture … , NY 10025 United States This event is free and open to the public. Join Marilyn Hacker at Book Culture for a reading and discussion of her latest work, Transitions. Marilyn Hacker Marilyn …

Milkweed Books Presents Beronda Montgomery

Minneapolis, MN —

03/20/2026

… , MN 55415 United States This event is free and open to the public. RSVP s are encouraged but not required. (612) … Beronda Montgomery, in Minneapolis to launch her new book, When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and … THE BOOK This stunning cultural and personal reclamation of Black history and Black botanical mastery offers up …

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Milkweed Books and The Loft present Tara Menon

Minneapolis, MN —

03/21/2026

… Milkweed Books and The Loft present Tara Menon Saturday, March 21, 2026 - 5:00pm … 21 from 10am-12pm, Tara will lead a craft seminar at Open Book. Information and registration is found here. Then, at … in Milkweed Books, MC Hyland will join Tara for a reading of her new novel, Under Water, and engage in conversation …

In Person: Helen Whybrow at Left Bank Books

Belfast, ME —

03/05/2026

… , ME 04915 United States This event is free and open to the public. Join Helen Whybrow at Left Bank Books for a reading and discussion of her latest work, The Salt Stones. Helen Whybrow Helen … Life By Helen Whybrow LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD A New Yorker Best Book of the Year Featured on NPR …

In Person: Helen Whybrow at Point Reyes Books

Point Reyes Station, CA —

05/02/2026

… , CA 94956 United States This event is free and open to the public. Join Helen Whybrow at Point Reyes Books for a reading and discussion of her latest work, The Salt Stones. Helen Whybrow Helen … Life By Helen Whybrow LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD A New Yorker Best Book of the Year Featured on NPR …

In Person: Jake Skeets at Powell's City of Books

Portland, OR —

05/13/2026

… In Person: Jake Skeets at Powell's City of Books Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - 6:00pm Powell's City of … , OR 97209 United States This event is free and open to the public. Join Jake Skeets at Powell’s City of Books for a … winner of the Kate Tufts Discovery Award and an American Book Award. Poetry Horses Poems By Jake Skeets Preorder now …

In Person: Julie Schumacher at Next Chapter Books

St Paul, MN —

05/14/2026

… , MN 55105 United States This event is free and open to the public. Join Julie Schumacher at Next Chapter Books for a reading and discussion of her latest work, Patient, Female. Julie Schumacher Julie … include two short story collections, a satirical coloring book, and five novels for young readers. Fiction Patient, …