Defy the Design: Poetry Circle
a community reading meets creative workshop - poetry and art from inside prison walls
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Adult Read Aloud - Daunting Novels
CLP staff will read aloud excerpts from books of their choosing, all focusing on that week's central theme.
All Ages
Door: Free
Adult Read Aloud - Native American and Indigenous Peoples
CLP staff will read aloud excerpts from books of their choosing, all focusing on that week's central theme.
All Ages
Door: Free
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Adult Read Aloud - Journeys
CLP staff will read aloud excerpts from books of their choosing, all focusing on that week's central theme.
All Ages
Door: Free
Adult Read Aloud - Banned Books
CLP staff will read aloud excerpts from books of their choosing, all focusing on that week's central theme.
Depose Book Launch
A book launch and discussion of "Depose: Luigi Mangione, the Right to Health, and the Unfinished American Revolution" at Collapse in Pittsburgh, with a talk, special guest, and live music.
Poetry Reading with Adam Voith
Poetry Reading with Adam Voith at Poetry Lounge (Millvale). 7pm. Free.
World Literature: Andrea Bajani’s “The Anniversary” (Italy) with Anderson Tepper
Strega Prize–winning novelist Andrea Bajani explores the aftermath of an abusive marriage, the son who bore witness to it, and his liberating decision to leave those family connections behind.
World Literature: Madeleine Thien’s “The Book of Records”
Booker Prize–shortlisted author Madeleine Thien discusses her latest work, a “Time” Must-Read Book of the Year.
Book Launch: Dirty Poet / Lori Jakiela / Dave Newman / Caitlin Cruser
A multi-author book launch event at Brillobox featuring readings by The Dirty Poet, Lori Jakiela, Dave Newman, and Caitlin Cruser.
World Literature: Rodrigo Hasbún’s “The Invisible Years” (Bolivia)
English PEN Award winner Rodrigo Hasbún and moderator Anderson Tepper dive into the secrets and shrapnel of a 20-year-old friendship ripped apart in Rodrigo’s new novel.
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Weekly Thursdays
Adult Read-Aloud
CLP staff will read aloud excerpts from books of their choosing, all focusing on that week's central theme.