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May
9
10:30 PM22:30

Clark College Spring Writer's Workshop

  • Saturday, May 9, 2026
  • 10:30 PM 11:30 PM 22:30 23:30
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Register here for a day of writing and learning with a great group of writers at Clark College in Vancouver, WA.

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May
4
7:00 PM19:00

Powell's Reading with Daniela Gerson

  • Monday, May 4, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 19:00 20:00
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Join me at Powell’s City of Books in Portland, Oregon to hear from Daniela talk and read from her new book THE WANDERERS.

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Apr
15
7:00 PM19:00

Poetry Reading: Portland Literary Arts

  • Wednesday, April 15, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 19:00 20:00
  • Portland Literary Arts (map)
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I’m thrilled to be reading some poems in celebration of the fantastic new poetry collection THE UNRELIABLE TREE from Margot Kahn Case at Portland Literary Arts on April 15th. Oregon Book Award-winning poet Daniela Molnar and others will join. More info coming soon.

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Feb
13
7:00 PM19:00

Poetry reading to open Laura Veirs show, Portland, Ore.

  • Friday, February 13, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 19:00 20:00
  • Oaks Pioneer Church (map)
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I’ll be reading some poems from my forthcoming collection to open for Laura Viers. Tickets and more information about the show here.

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Nov
6
4:00 PM16:00

Keynote Lecture for "Teaching the Holocaust and Native American Histories"

  • Thursday, November 6, 2025
  • 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 16:00 17:00
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This free public lecture will be held over zoom. Register here. This Thursday evening event kicks off a multi-day in-person workshop oriented to educators who teach about the holocaust.

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Sep
26
to Sep 28

South Dakota Festival of Books

  • Fri, Sep 26, 2025 8:30 PM 20:30 Sun, Sep 28, 2025 9:30 PM 21:30
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Spearfish, SD. See here for the schedule of events.

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Sep
8
7:00 PM19:00

Conversation with Tre Johnson to discuss BLACK GENIUS

  • Monday, September 8, 2025
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 19:00 20:00
  • Powell's City of Books (map)
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Jul
1
2:00 PM14:00

Chautauqua Institution, NY

  • Tuesday, July 1, 2025
  • 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 14:00 15:00
  • Chautaqua Institution (map)
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I’m honored to be speaking at the Chautauqua Institute as part of their “Sin and Redemption” series. Register here.

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Jun
2
7:00 PM19:00

Portland, Ore. with Karen Russell

  • Monday, June 2, 2025
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 19:00 20:00
  • Annie Bloom's Books (map)
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Thrilled to help launch Karen Russell’s new gorgeous novel THE ANTIDOTE at Annie Bloom’s books.

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May
8
12:00 PM12:00

One Book South Dakota Tour: Watertown

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00
  • Watertown Regional Library (map)
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Join us at 12 pm CT at the Watertown Regional Library for a discussion about THE COST OF FREE LAND. Event is free but here’s a link to register.

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May
7
5:00 PM17:00

One Book South Dakota Tour: Sioux Falls

  • Wednesday, May 7, 2025
  • 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 17:00 18:00
  • Augustana University, Center for Western Studies (map)
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Center for Western Studies at Augustana University will host a reception at 5 pm and a lecture to follow at 6 pm about THE COST OF FREE LAND.

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May
7
12:00 PM12:00

One Book South Dakota Tour: Yankton

  • Wednesday, May 7, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00
  • Yankton Community Library (map)
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At 12 pm CT, I’ll be reading from and discussing THE COST OF FREE LAND at the Yankton Community Library.

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May
6
6:00 PM18:00

One Book South Dakota Tour: Gregory

  • Tuesday, May 6, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 18:00 19:00
  • Gregory Public Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 6pm I’ll be at the Gregory Public Library. The event is free and open to the public. Light snacks will be provided by the Gregory Auxiliary Book Club

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May
6
12:00 PM12:00

One Book South Dakota Tour: Miller

  • Tuesday, May 6, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00
  • Hand County Library (map)
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Hand County Library at 12 CT in Miller, SD.

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May
5
5:30 PM17:30

One Book South Dakota Tour: Eagle Butte

  • Monday, May 5, 2025
  • 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 17:30 19:30
  • Cheyenne Eagle Butte School Auditorium (map)
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Join us at 5:30 for light refreshment and a 6 pm presentation at the Cheyenne Eagle Butte School Auditorium on the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Reservation.

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May
5
1:00 PM13:00

One Book South Dakota Tour: Lemmon, SD

  • Monday, May 5, 2025
  • 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 13:00 14:00
  • Lemmon Public Library (map)
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Lemmon Public Library, 1 pm MT.

This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be available.

http://www.lemmonsdlibrary.com/

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May
4
to May 8

One Book South Dakota Book Tour

  • Sun, May 4, 2025 8:30 PM 20:30 Thu, May 8, 2025 9:30 PM 21:30
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South Dakota Humanities selected THE COST OF FREE LAND to be there One Book South Dakota for 2025. As part of this incredible honor, they’re hosting a book tour throughout South Dakota during the week of May 4th. For a full schedule, please use this link.

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May
4
6:30 PM18:30

One Book South Dakota Tour: Rapid City

  • Sunday, May 4, 2025
  • 6:30 PM 7:30 PM 18:30 19:30
  • SD Public Broadcasting (map)
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South Dakota Public Broadcasting Studio, a live recording of an interview that will be rebroadcast later in the week throughout the state. This event is at 6:30 MT.

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Mar
23
10:00 AM10:00

Salt Lake City

  • Sunday, March 23, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 11:30 AM 10:00 11:30
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The National Coalition of Jewish Women will host Clarren for a book talk and Q & A at SLC’s Jeanne Wagner Jewish Community Center. Books will be sold on site by Weller Book Works. The event is free and open to the public though advanced registration is encouraged.

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Mar
6
to Mar 7

Hendrix College

  • Thu, Mar 6, 2025 9:00 AM 09:00 Fri, Mar 7, 2025 10:00 AM 10:00
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Visiting scholar at Hendrix College. Details TBD.

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Mar
2
9:00 AM09:00

Reconstructing Judaism, virtual

  • Sunday, March 2, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 09:00 10:00
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Details TBD.

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Feb
5
6:00 PM18:00

Lewis & Clark College, Portland

  • Wednesday, February 5, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 7:30 PM 18:00 19:30
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I’ll be speaking at Lewis & Clark as part of their Spring 2025 Visiting Writer’s Series. Smith Hall. Details here.

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Jan
26
3:00 PM15:00

Folio, Seattle

  • Sunday, January 26, 2025
  • 3:00 PM 5:00 PM 15:00 17:00
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I’ll be doing an event at Folio, in downtown Seattle. Open to the public.

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Dec
19
10:00 AM10:00

Lakota Nation Education Conference, Rapid City

  • Thursday, December 19, 2024
  • 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 10:00 11:00
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I’m thrilled to be offering a keynote lecture at the Lakota Nation Education Conference in Rapid City, South Dakota. Details here.

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Dec
8
11:30 AM11:30

New York Jewish Book Festival

  • Sunday, December 8, 2024
  • 11:30 AM 12:30 PM 11:30 12:30
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Hosted by the Museum of Jewish Heritage, actor Sarah Podemski and I will be in conversation at 11:30. A book signing will follow. Details heres://mjhnyc.org/new-york-jewish-book-festival/festival-schedule-2024/.

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Nov
12
7:00 PM19:00

Beit Haverim, Portland, Oregon

  • Tuesday, November 12, 2024
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 19:00 20:00
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Lecture & Book Signing, open to the public

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Oct
8
7:00 PM19:00

Fort Lewis College, Durango, Colorado

  • Tuesday, October 8, 2024
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 19:00 20:00
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Lecture at the college, Noble Hall 130.

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Oct
7
6:00 PM18:00

Maria's Bookshop, Durango Colorado

  • Monday, October 7, 2024
  • 6:00 PM 8:00 PM 18:00 20:00
  • Maria's Bookshop (map)
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I’ll be reading from THE COST and in conversation with local reporter Kirbie Bennett. Author Event & Book Signing. Details here.

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Sep
25
7:00 PM19:00

Havurah Shalom, Portland, Oregon

  • Wednesday, September 25, 2024
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 19:00 20:00
  • Havurah Shalom (map)
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Lecture and Book Signing

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Sep
20
2:00 PM14:00

South Dakota Festival of Books

  • Friday, September 20, 2024
  • 2:00 PM 2:45 PM 14:00 14:45
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I’ll be giving a talk about THE COST OF FREE LAND on the festival’s first day in Founder’s Recital Hall. I’ll be signing books from 4:30-5:15. All details here.

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