Join Wild Common for a special Free Verse Poetry Festival preview event. This late-night poetry performance will feature brand new works from Amaker alongside readings from one of Charleston’s best literary talents, Asiah Tee. We will have a signature cocktailRead more
Enjoy a public poetry reading and book signing of P-Nut's two books of poetry, "P-NUT the Lowcountry Poet of Charleston" and "P-NUT, Part II: The Masterpiece." Following the reading, he will facilitate a group discussion on the importance of protecting our cultural heritage asRead more
Headlined by Joyce Carol Oates, author of 58 novels and winner of numerous writing awards, the three-day Charleston to Charleston Literary Festival celebrates the written word and the Holy City’s connection with a British literary locale. The third annual eventRead more
Join members of the Long Table Poets of Charleston, SC for a reading of ekphrastic poems inspired by the work of artist Linda Fantuzzo. Her current exhibition, Linda Fantuzzo: Penumbra, is on view January 18 through March 1 at City Gallery atRead more
To kick off the spring season of National Book Foundation Presents, join 2019 National Book Award Finalists Jericho Brown, author of The Tradition, and Akwaeke Emezi, the author of Pet, for a discussion on breaking convention to create brand-new forms,Read more
Acclaimed authors, renowned poets, distinguished educators and more will gather at Charleston County Public Library (CCPL)’s Main Library to celebrate the life and legacy of their friend and colleague Anne Rivers Siddons. Join them as they share their personal experiences, tributes andRead more
College of Charleston's Department of English and the African American Studies Program co-host an African American Read-In to celebrate Black History Month and Toni Morrison’s 89th birthday. This event is focused on raising awareness and celebrating the African American literary tradition. CreatedRead more
This year's poetry festival headliner, Aja Monet will be joining us for poetry and conversation on our Instagram Live on October 16 at 7pm, hosted by poet and curator Asiah Mae. Aja Monet is a Caribbean American poet. Her poemsRead more
Dickens' very own words will fill the Circular Congregational Church of Charleston, SC on December 18th at 3:00PM and then again at 7:00PM Charles Dickens edited his book, A Christmas Carol, into a public reading format and performed this readingRead more
