Writers in the Library
WIL Home || Schedule || Writers in ResidenceThe Writers in the Library series began in 1999, as a venue for students in UT's graduate creative writing program to present their works. Since that time, the series has expanded to include readings by students, local authors, musicians, and renowned writers and poets.
Notable readers include Ted Kooser, Elizabeth Gilbert, Charles Wright, Steve Earle, and Yusef Komunyakaa.
The series is managed by the University of Tennessee Libraries Jack E. Reese Writer in Residence. The current Writer in Residence is Kali Meister. (2008- )
Spring 2009 Schedule
Events are held at 7 p.m. in the Hodges Library Auditorium unless otherwise noted.
Monday, February 2 - poet Marilyn Kallet
Monday, February 16 - poet Paul Zimmer
Monday, February 23 - poet/young adult novelist Connie Green & poet Kristi Maxwell
Monday, March 2 - hip hop poets Rhea Sunshine & Black Atticus
Monday, March 9 - novelist Richard Bausch
Wednesday, April 8 - "Exposed", a play by Kali Meister
Monday, April 13 - readings by winners of the John C. Hodges Graduate Writing Prizes in fiction and poetry
Writers in the Library News
- Student winners of Graduate Writing Prizes to read April 13
- “Exposed,” a play by Kali Meister at Hodges Library
- Novelist Richard Bausch at Writers in the Library, March 9
- Hip hop poets Rhea Sunshine & Black Atticus at Hodges Library, March 2
- Writers in the Library features Connie Green and Kristi Maxwell, Feb. 23
- Poet Paul Zimmer at Writers in the Library, Feb. 16
Jack E. Reese
Writer in Residence
2008 -
Kali Meister
meisterkali@gmail.com
For more information about Writers in the Library contact:
Jo Anne Deeken
Head, Technical Services
& Digital Access
jdeeken@utk.edu
974-6913
Kali Meister
Jack E. Reese
Writer in Residence
meisterkali@gmail.com
Address
John C. Hodges Library
1015 Volunteer Boulevard
Knoxville, TN 37996-1000