Writers in the Library

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The 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- )

Fall 2008 Schedule

Events are held at 7 p.m. in the Hodges Library Auditorium unless otherwise noted.

Tuesday, September 2 - Alan Gratz, award-winning young adult author

Monday, September 15 - Matthew Urmy and Alan Najberg

Monday, October 6 - Margaret Dean UT English Dept

Thursday, October 30 - Charles Fishman (sponsored by Judaic Studies, WIL, and the English Department) - Reading to be in the Toyota Auditorium at the Baker Center

Monday, November 3 - Knoxville Writers Guild for their new anthology Outscapes