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    • Marilyn Chin: 2021 Writer in Residence
    • Patricia Spears Jones: 2020 Writer in Residence
    • Pam Durban: 2019 Writer in Residence
    • Janisse Ray: 2018 Writer in Residence
    • Li-Young Lee: 2017 Writer in Residence
    • Elizabeth Poliner’s new novel
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    • Up for the National Book Award!
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Readings

  • Author of "Belonging: A German Reckons with History and Home," Nora Krug April 22, 2021 at 7:30 pm – 7:30 pm Online Krug is a German-American author and illustrator. Her visual memoir, Belonging: A German Reckons with History and Home (foreign edition title Heimat), was chosen as a best book of the year by The New York Times, The Guardian, NPR, Kirkus Review, the San Francisco Chronicle, and The Boston Globe. She is a recipient of fellowships…
  • Farewell Reading by Seniors and Graduating M.F.A. Students May 6, 2021 at 7:30 pm – 7:30 pm Online “The Last Butterfly Dance” An open reading by Hollins seniors and graduating creative writing M.F.A. students. One last chance to hear our favorite student writers read before they depart. Funding provided by the Dee Hull Everist Visiting Speaker Series. To connect to the event – For those outside of Hollins University: by 3 pm EDT…

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