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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.

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