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Upcoming Events in July

Posted on June 28, 2024 by Bailee Juroshek

This summer is hot, and so are these events! If you’re looking for something to do in July, here are some upcoming literary events* that may pique your interest!

July 2, 2024 Bonnie Johnson-Bartee Poetry Reading and Discussion
Zoom, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Bonnie casts a tender yet searing eye upon family histories, dynamics, and the very notion of “women’s work,” recognizing how vulnerable and fallible we all are in our search for a meaningful life.
July 5, 2024 First Friday Book Talk & Reading with Daniel Simon
Zoom, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Daniel Simon will read from his new poetry collection, “Under a Gathering Sky”, released in May 2024. He is an award-winning essayist, poet, and translator, as well as editor in chief of World Literature Today magazine at the University of Oklahoma, where he also serves on the affiliate faculty in English, International Studies, and Judaic Studies.
July 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2024 Stand Up Comedy Bootcamp for Beginners
Larksong Writers Place, 1600 N Cotner Blvd.
Lincoln, NE, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Join Serenity Dougherty in a 5-session Stand-up Comedy Writing Bootcamp, taking you through everything you need to know to write and perform your first stand-up comedy set! The bootcamp meets for 5 Mondays from 4:00-6:00pm, beginning 7/8/24. The cost is $250.00, with scholarships available. Limit 12 participants.
July 8, 2024 Author Tosca Lee: “Long March Home”
Kearney Public Library, South Platte Room, 2020 1st Ave.
Kearney, NE, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Multi award-winning, New York Times bestselling author Tosca Lee will be discussing her recent novel, “The Long March Home,” which she co-wrote with Marcus Brotherton. The Sequel Bookshop will be on site for book sales & signing after the discussion.
July 9, 2024 On Writing Presents: Matt Mason & Sarah McKinstry-Brown
Benson Theatre, 6054 Maple St.
Omaha, NE, 6:00 pm
Participate in an engaging live reading with Nebraska State Poet Laureate Matt Mason and published poet Sarah McKinstry-Brown.
July 13, 2024 Visiting Author: Laura Essay, “Side Effects Are Minimal: A Novel”
Francie & Finch Bookshop, 130 S 13 St.
Lincoln, NE, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Nebraska author Laura Essay will join us to talk about her new novel “Side Effects Are Minimal”, a story that offers a gripping exploration of the opioid crisis and its profound impact on individuals, families, and society.
July 15-26, 2024 Young Writers Camp
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1400 R St.
Lincoln, NE, Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
For grades 8-12, The Young Writers Camp is a two-week program with many workshops and the opportunity to work with professional writers, professors, teachers, and more.
July 16, 2024 An Imaginary Gardens Reading at Mister Toad with Kiara Nicole Letcher and Miles Waggener
Mister Toad’s, 1002 Howard St.
Omaha, NE, 7:00 pm
This event is free and open to the public. Join us for poetry and conversation! Hosted by Michael Skau. This month features Kiara Nicole Letcher and Miles Waggener.
July 20, 2024 Lightning Round with Matt Mason
Zoom, 10:00 – 11:30 am
Nebraska State Poet Matt Mason’s workshop about seeing what you can do with shorter poems, fitting ideas into a smaller spaces like snapshots or meditations.

Check out the NCB Calendar to stay up to date on upcoming literary events happening near you!

*The time, date, and location of these events are subject to change.
Some of this month’s events, workshops, or conferences may require registration or charge a fee.

Feel free to contact us if you have an event that you would like to be featured.

Upcoming Events in June

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Bailee Juroshek

Summer has arrived! If you’re looking for something to do in June, here are some upcoming literary events* that may pique your interest!

June 1, 2024 Wright On!! Writers’ Workshop
AV Sorensen Community Center, 4808 Cass St.
Omaha, NE, 12:00 – 2:00 pm
Generate new writing, meet other writers, improve your skills, and learn new techniques. Ages 12+. Taught by Heidi Hermanson, published author and recipient of the 2021 Nebraska Arts Council Individual Artist Fellowship.
June 4, 2024 Veronica Torraca-Bragdon Poetry Reading and Discussion
Zoom, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Join Nebraskan poet, singer/songwriter, and special educator Veronica Torraca-Bragdon for a poetry reading and discussion. Her writing is “part poetry, part memoir, 100% relatable.”
June 6-8, 2024 Willa Cather Spring Conference
Red Cloud Opera House, 411 N Webster St.
Red Cloud, NE, All Day
The 69th Annual Willa Cather Spring Conference will celebrate Willa Cather and reading. The conference explores the many facets of Cather’s interactions with both her books and her readers, and hopes attendees will be inspired to examine their own relationship to Cather’s writing.
June 7, 2024 First Friday Book Talk and Reading with Lee Ann Roripaugh
Zoom, NE, 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Lee Ann Roripaugh will read from her new short story collection, “Reveal Codes”. There is no charge for this virtual event, but please register to receive the Zoom link.
June 11, 2024 On Writing Presents: Allana Pommier
Benson Theatre, 6054 Maple St.
Omaha, NE, 6:00 pm
Participate in an engaging live reading with Allana Pommier, a Black creative from Omaha, Nebraska who has been in love with performing arts for as long as she can remember. Allana directed a play she wrote titled I Am a Black Woman for the 2022 Omaha Fringe Festival.
June 13, 2024 Soul Sessions Presents: Midwest Poetry Vibe 2024
Benson Theatre, 6054 Maple St.
Omaha, NE, 7:00 pm
Open mic poetry event hosted by Slim Tweezy with Omaha local hoouse band Black Swan Theory providing great atmosphere. Join for an invigorating evening of talent, connection, and joy featuring multiple art forms!
June 17-21, 2024 I Love to Write / We Love to Write
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1400 R St.
Lincoln, NE,
Ages 7-11, 9:00 – 11:00 am; Ages 12-15, 12:30 – 2:30 pm;
Summer Workshop for Families, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
The I Love to Write / We Love to Write Workshops are a series of summer writing workshops for youth and families to write in a supportive environment.
June 27, 2024 Voices at Larksong: JV Brummels and Chad Christensen
Larksong Writers Place, 1600 N Cotner Blvd.
Lincoln, NE, 5:30 pm
Monthly in-house reading series featuring writers and musicians. This month features Nebraska writers JV Brummels and Chad Christensen.

Check out the NCB Calendar to stay up to date on upcoming literary events happening near you!

*The time, date, and location of these events are subject to change.
Some of this month’s events, workshops, or conferences may require registration or charge a fee.

Feel free to contact us if you have an event that you would like to be featured.

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Upcoming Events in May

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Bailee Juroshek

May brings flowers, along with fun literary events! If you’re looking for something to do this month, here are some upcoming literary events* that may pique your interest!

May 2, 2024 Front Porch Reading Series with Journalist Mary Jane Skala
Kearney Public Library, 2020 First Ave, Platte Room
Kearney, NE, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Award-winning journalist Mary Jane Skala has written a weekly column for the Kearney Hub for more than a decade. She will share highlights of her columns and talk about the role of a personal columnist during this presentation.
May 3, 2024 First Friday Book Talk & Reading with Katherine Higgs-Coulthard
Zoom, 12:00 pm
Katherine Higgs-Coulthard is a graduate of University of Nebraska at Omaha and the author of “Junkyard Dogs,” join for a First Friday Book Talk.
May 4, 2024 Getting to Know Your Characters through Passion, Purpose, and Place
Zoom, 9:00 – 11:00 am
What keeps a reader in the story? In this workshop session, Katherine Higgs-Coulthard will share strategies for creating well-developed characters. Infusing characters with passion, purpose and place will pull readers into the story and make them care about what happens to the characters.
May 4, 2024 Write On! Writers’ Workshop
AV Sorensen Community Center, 4808 Cass St.
Omaha, NE, 12:00 – 2:00 pm
Taught by Heidi Hermanson, published author and recipient of the 2021 Nebraska Arts Council Individual Artist Fellowship. Generate new writing, improve your skills, learn new techniques, and meet other writers!
May 6, 2024 All Writes Reserved – Finals
Holland Center, 1200 Douglas St.
Omaha, NE, 7:00 pm
All Writes Reserved is an annual youth spoken word festival and competition featuring schools from all over Nebraska and the Great Plains. (Postponed from 4/30 due to weather)
May 7th, 2024 J.V. Brummels Poetry Reading and Discussion
Zoom, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Poet, novelist, short-story writer, editor, and rancher J.V. Brummels has received many awards for his many works. Listen as he talks about his journey.
May 11, 2024 Larksong Spring Festival
Larksong Writers Place, 1600 N. Cotner Blvd.
Lincoln, NE, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Enjoy readings by well-known and local writers, music performances, writing sprints, and open writes using antique typewriters. Hundreds of used books for sale – name your own price.Guest readers and performers include Mary Pipher, Twyla Hansen, Pam & Randy Barker, Dorothy Ramsey, and Serenity Dougherty. BaBa’s Food Truck from 11:00 to 2:00. Bakery goods from Gratitude Bakery on sale. Free Will Donations accepted as part of Give to Lincoln Day Celebration.
May 14, 2024 Serenity Dougherty, “I Write Comedy—And You Can Too!”
Zoom, 6:00 – 7:30 pmIf you’ve always wanted to try humor writing or even if you’re just looking to try something new, this workshop will provide the crash course you need to get started.
May 21, 2024 Imaginary Gardens Reading
Mister Toad’s, 1002 Howard St.
Omaha, NE, 7:00 pm
Join us for poetry and conversation! Hosted by Michael Skau, with Nebraska authors Barbara Schmitz and William Trowbridge.

Check out the NCB Calendar to stay up to date on upcoming literary events happening near you!

*The time, date, and location of these events are subject to change.
Some of this month’s events, workshops, or conferences may require registration or charge a fee.

Feel free to contact us if you have an event that you would like to be featured.

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Literary Events Upcoming in April

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Bailee Juroshek

This is no joke, April is here! If you’re looking for something to do this April, here are some upcoming literary events* that may pique your interest!

April 2nd, 2024 Poetry Reading with Ae Hee Lee, Siwar Masannat, and Kelly Weber
Francie & Finch Bookshop, 130 S 13th St.
Lincoln, NE, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Francie & Finch Bookshop hosts three poets for a Tuesday night reading.
April 2nd, 2024 All Writes Reserved – Omaha Preliminary Bouts
Metropolitan Community College, S. Omaha Campus, 2909 Edward Babe Gomez Ave.
Omaha, NE, 5:30 & 7:30 pm
All Writes Reserved is an annual youth spoken word festival and competition featuring schools from all over Nebraska and the Great Plains.
April 2nd, 2024 Katie Schmid Poetry Reading and Discussion
Zoom, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Katie is a UNL graduate who loves to use wild imagination and linguistic play to channel suffering into creative power. Listen as she discusses her writing process.
April 5th, 2024 First Friday Book Talk & Reading with Timothy Schaffert
Zoom, 12:00 pm
Join Nebraskan author Timothy Schaffert in the book talk and reading of “The Titanic Survivors’ Book Club”.
April 5, 2024 Observe National Nebraska Day: Book Signing with Gail Shaffer Blankenau
National Willa Cather Center, 425 N Webster St.
Red Cloud, NE, 1:00 – 2:30 pm
Observe National Nebraska Day by learning more about the complex history of the state’s south central region. Author & historian Gail Shaffer Blankenau will talk about and have signings of her new book, “Journey to Freedom: Uncovering the Grayson Sisters’ Escape from Nebraska Territory.”
April 5, 2024 First Friday Book Launch: “The Nebraska Sandhills”
Francie & Finch Bookshop, 130 S 13th St.
Lincoln, NE, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Meet the editors and hear stories about the history, people, geography, geology, ecology, and conservation of the Nebraska Sandhills.
April 6, 2024 Write On! Writer’s Workshop with Heidi Hermanson
AV Sorensen Community Center, 4808 Cass St.
Omaha, NE, 12:00 – 2:00 pm
Generate new writing, meet other writers, improve your skills, and learn new techniques! Taught by Heidi Hermanson, published author and recipient of the 2021 Nebraska Arts Council Individual Artist Fellowship.
April 6, 2024 Book Release Celebration: Timothy Schaffert with “The Titanic Survivors Book Club”
Francie & Finch Bookshop, 130 S. 13th St.
Lincoln, NE, 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Author Timothy Schaffert discusses seeking out the books that were on board the Titanic, and other bookish obsessions, with Pat Leach, former director of Lincoln City Libraries and host of the radio show and podcast “All About Books.”
April 7, 2024 A Visit with Nebraska State Poet Matt Mason
Schoolhouse Art Gallery & Nature Center, 427 Main St.
Brownville, NE, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Matt will read poems with the theme of “In the Woods: Poems about Trees and Nature”.
April 8, 2024 Meet the Author: Tosca Lee
Keene Memorial Library, 1030 N Broad St.
Fremont, NE, 7:00 pm
Tosca Lee will talk about books, writing, and the stories behind the stories. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
April 9, 2024 Charlie Peck Book Launch Reading: “World’s Largest Ball of Paint”
Bookworm Bookstore, 2501 S 90th St.
Omaha, NE, 6:00 pm
Nebraska poet Charlie Peck will read from and sign his debut poetry collection, “World’s Largest Ball of Paint”. Nebraska State Poet, Matt Mason, will join Peck to read and sign his work.
April 9, 2024 On Writing with Amy Haddad
Benson Theatre, 6054 Maple St.
Omaha, NE, 6:00 pm
Join us in the lobby, alongside our partner The Book Nook, and participate in an engaging live reading from Nebraska poet Amy Haddad. Peruse the curated offerings from the Book Nook, have a drink, and stay for the Q and A.
April 13, 2024 Writing Workshop & Reading with Matt Mason
Espressions: Coffee & Community, 1117 M St.
Aurora, NE,
1:00 – 2:00 PM, Writing Workshop; 2:30 – 3:30 PM, Poetry Reading
Matt will lead a writing workshop for those who register in advance, and then afterwards will do a free reading from five of his books at the front of the coffee shop.
April 16th & 18th, 2024 All Writes Reserved – Semifinals
Benson Theatre, 6054 Maple St.
Omaha, NE, 5:30 & 7:30 pm
All Writes Reserved is an annual youth spoken word festival and competition featuring schools from all over Nebraska and the Great Plains.
April 16, 2024 Imaginary Gardens Reading Series with Bonnie Johnson Bartee and Neil Harrison
Mister Toad’s, 1002 Howard St.
Omaha, NE, 7:00 pm
Join Nebraska authors for literature and conversation. Hosted by Michael Skau.
April 18, 2024 Writers’ Workshop with Matt Mason
Kearney Public Library, 2020 1st Ave, Platte Room
Kearney, NE, 12:00 – 2:00 pm
Celebrate National Poetry Month with this writing workshop led by Nebraska State Poet, Matt Mason. Matt will inspire you to experience, love, and write poetry.
April 18, 2024 Poetry Reading by Nebraska State Poet, Matt Mason
Kearney Public Library, 2020 1st Ave, Platte Room
Kearney, NE, 7:00 pm
Enjoy an evening of poetry with Nebraska State Poet Matt Mason. He will read favorites from his books and more.
April 30th All Writes Reserved – Finals
Holland Center, 1200 Douglas St.
Omaha, NE, 7:00 pm
All Writes Reserved is an annual youth spoken word festival and competition featuring schools from all over Nebraska and the Great Plains.

Check out the NCB Calendar to stay up to date on upcoming literary events happening near you!

*The time, date, and location of these events are subject to change.
Some of this month’s events, workshops, or conferences may require registration or charge a fee.

Feel free to contact us if you have an event that you would like to be featured.

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Upcoming Events in March

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Bailee Juroshek

Spring is right around the corner! If you’re looking for something to do this March, here are some upcoming literary events* that may pique your interest!

March 2nd, 2024 Book Launch with Allen J. Beermann – “Allen J. Beermann: Nebraska’s Ambassador to the World”
Francie & Finch Bookshop, 130 S 13th St.
Lincoln, NE, 10:00 – 11:30 am
Former Nebraska Secretary of State Allen J. Beermann tells of adventures from Brushy Bend to Beijing in his new book “Allen J. Beermann: Nebraska’s Ambassador to the World.”
March 2nd, 2024 Write on Writers’ Workshop with Heidi Hermanson
AV Sorensen Community Center, 4808 Cass St.
Omaha, NE, 12:00 – 2:00 pm
Taught by Heidi Hermanson, Nebraska author and recipient of the 2021 Nebraska Arts Council Individual Artist Fellowship. Improve your skills, meet other writers, and learn new techniques!
March 5, 2024 Barbara Schmitz Poetry Reading & Discussion
Zoom, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Barbara has touched many lives through her long and lustrous literary career in Nebraska. Now, she shares her poetry and her wisdom.
March 9, 2024 Hook, Line, & Sinker: Using Spoken Word Techniques to Capture & Hold an Audience with Caleb Rainey
Zoom, 10:00 – 11:30 am
What writing techniques does a performance poet use to hook their audience? A workshop to discuss the bait you need to hook your audience, and your reader, in the first line.
March 9, 2024 Poetry Out Loud State Finals
Sheldon Museum of Art, 12th and R St.
Lincoln, NE, 1:00 – 3:30 pm
Poetry Out Loud is a nationwide poetry recitation contest where high school students memorize poems they choose from a list of classic and modern poems and bring them to life by how they deliver them. Seven schools have chosen a representative and the winner will represent Nebraska at the National Finals
March 9, 2024 Book Launch with Alison Pearce Stevens – “Animal Climate Heros”
Francie & Finch Bookshop, 130 S 13th St.
Lincoln, NE, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Nebraska Book Award winner Alison Pearce Stevens will be signing books, talking about her new book, and sharing her love of natural science with guests.
March 16, 2024 National Slam Poetry Competition Qualifying Event
Larksong, 1600 N Cotner Blvd.
Lincoln, NE, 3:00 pm
The Nebraska Poetry Society is hosting the Qualifying Slam for residents for the chance to compete at the BlackBerry Peach National Slam Poetry Competition!
March 16, 2024 Visting Author – Chris Harding Thornton – “Little Underworld”
Francie & Finch Bookshop, 130 S 13th St.
Lincoln, NE, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Written by seventh-generation Nebraskan Chris Harding Thornton, “Little Underworld” is a darkly funny historical fiction that takes place in Omaha, Nebraska. She will be discussing her new book with Nebraskan author Timothy Schaffert.
March 17, 2024 Poetry Workshop with Nebraska State Poet Matt Mason
Crane Trust Nature & Visitor Center, 9325 Alda Rd. S
Wood River, NE, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Matt will share his new poem commissioned by Crane Trust, as well as other bird-themed poems. He will also guide a writing exercise for participants to write their own poems.

Check out the NCB Calendar to stay up to date on upcoming literary events happening near you!

*The time, date, and location of these events are subject to change.
Some of this month’s events, workshops, or conferences may require registration or charge a fee.

Feel free to contact us if you have an event that you would like to be featured.

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January 2024 Literary Events

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Kayla Henzel

Happy New Year! Check out the NCB Calendar to see what literary events are happening near you and across Nebraska this coming month.

The time, date, and location of these events are subject to change.

Some events, workshops, or conferences may charge a fee or require prior registration.

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Literary Events in December

Posted on November 27, 2023 by Kayla Henzel

December is on its way! Check out the NCB Calendar to see what literary events are happening near you and across Nebraska this coming month.

The time, date, and location of these events are subject to change.

Some events, workshops, or conferences may charge a fee or require prior registration.

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November 2023 Literary Events

Posted on October 27, 2023 by Kayla Henzel

November is right around the corner!

Find out what literary events are happening near you and across the state by checking out the NCB Calendar!

The date, time, and location of these events are subject to change. In addition, some events may charge a fee or require prior registration.

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October Literary Events

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Kayla Henzel

October is on its way! Check out the NCB Calendar to see what literary events are happening near you and across Nebraska this coming month.

The time, date, and location of these events are subject to change.

Some events, workshops, or conferences may charge a fee or require prior registration.

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Literary Events in September

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Kayla Henzel

A new month is right around the corner! If you’re looking for something to do in the coming month, check out the NCB Calendar! See what literary events are happening near you.

The time, date, and location of these events are subject to change.

Some of this month’s events, workshops, or conferences may require registration or charge a fee.

Feel free to contact us if you have an event that you would like to be featured.

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