Upcoming Events

With a keen eye for performances both grandiose and subtle, these authors demonstrate how inextricably Black performance is woven into the fabric of American culture.

Dhonielle Clayton has brought together a groundbreaking collection of fantasy short stories from 15 authors in A Universe of Wishes: A We Need Diverse Books Anthology, Namina Forna introduces a world in which the color of blood determines fate in The Gilded Ones, Joan He asks if a STEM prodigy should even bother saving the earth in The Ones We’re Meant to Find, and Charlie Jane Anders explores themes of identity and destiny against the backdrop of an intergalactic war in Victories Greater Than Death.

First published in spanish in 2016, Charco Press is releasing A Perfect Cemetery—finalist of the GARCÍA MÁRQUEZ SHORT STORY PRIZE and translated by Booker Prize Winning writer Jennifer Croft—for the first time in English. A collection of funny, dark, and interrogative interconnected stories set in the Córdoba mountains of Argentina.

As the environmental crisis grows increasingly urgent, these writers remind us that the “natural world” at stake is not simply land and resources; it’s also our deeply held relationships with the places we call home.

Join the Loft for a special new online series: Poetry, Prose, and Pastries. Featuring acclaimed authors, we'll dig into all things delicious, whether we're talking about books, baked goods, or both. Each hour-long session will begin with a chat about favorite treats and desserts, followed by discussion of emerging and under-the-radar literary artists, craft talk, and a Q&A with the live online audience. This event will feature Heid E. Erdrich.