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Dec 2023
Indigenous Writer Series: Thomas Peacock and Betsy Albert-Peacock
AICHO is co-hosting its first in-person Indigenous Writer Series session, featuring writers and publishers Thomas Peacock and Elizabeth (Betsy) Albert-Peacock. Both writers will talk about their books, read excerpts and will participate in a Q and A and book signing. Peacock and Albert-Peacock are co-founders of Black Bears and Blueberries Publishing. Peacock is a member of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Anishinaabe and Albert-Peacock is a member of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Anishinaabe. This…
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Bullet Journaling
Begin the new year by exploring the art of organization and set some goals in style. This program provides the space and materials needed to craft bullet journals, vision boards, habit trackers and more. Small journals, various art supplies, templates, and writing prompts are available to participants. Suitable for adults, registration required.
Find out more »Story Writing for Kids
This program covers what makes a story, from beginning to end. Participants learn about story basics (plot, characters, setting, etc.) and then write and design their own hardcover book. Suitable for kids, tweens and even teens. Registration is required.
Find out more »Life House Variety Show
Life House youth will be performing a variety of acts including song, dance, visual arts, poetry and more.
Find out more »Words for Winter Wonder with Emily Stone
Award-winning author and naturalist Emily Stone offers a writing workshop about one of her favorite seasons. Winter is a time of hidden magic, ethereal beauty, and curmudgeonly humor. At this 2-hour workshop, participants will engage in a series of writing exercises to explore the many facets of the season, while also learning snowflake science and traveling to the mystical realm of the Subnivean Zone.
Find out more »Reese’s Book Club Gathering
Book lovers and casual page turners can join the Reese's Book Club discussion. The first book is "First Lie Wins" by Ashley Elston. A high-stakes thriller that explores identify and love, truth and deception. Molly Solberg, founder of the Social Media Breakfast Twin Ports, will host the discussion. Limited space is available. Reservations required to attend.
Find out more »Author Reading: Dianna Hunter’s Clouded Waters
Duluth writer Dianna Hunter reads from her debut novel, Clouded Waters, and answers questions about her writing process and what it takes to capture the attention of a publisher like Minnesota’s Holy Cow! Press. Lindsay Harmon, reviewing Clouded Waters for the American Library Association Booklist, writes, "Hunter’s debut novel weaves mystery, romance, and social justice into a beautifully written page-turner. Recommend to fans of Annie Proulx." A retired instructor and lecturer, Hunter is an engaging speaker and published author of…
Find out more »Author Event: Sue Leaf Presents Impermanence
Zenith Bookstore hosts this in-store author event with Sue Leaf presenting her new book Impermanence: Life and Loss in Superior's South Shore. Impermanence is a journey through the South Shore’s story, from the early days of the Anishinaabe and fur traders through the heyday of commercial fishing, lumber camps, and copper mining on the Keweenaw Peninsula to the awakening of the northland to the perils and consequences of plundering its natural splendor. Noting the geological, ecological and cultural features of…
Find out more »Words for Winter Wonder with Emily Stone
Award-winning author and naturalist Emily Stone offers a writing workshop about one of her favorite seasons. Winter is a time of hidden magic, ethereal beauty, and curmudgeonly humor. At this 2-hour workshop, participants will engage in a series of writing exercises to explore the many facets of the season, while also learning snowflake science and traveling to the mystical realm of the Subnivean Zone. Students will have the beautiful landscape of Hartley woods to explore.
Find out more »Life House Poetry Slam Night
Slam poetry is designed to engage an audience, making them think about current or social issues, and a slam poet experiments with sound and rhythm within their performances. Join us for our second Poetry Slam. Questions? Call 218-722-7431 and ask for Gabe.
Find out more »Finding Your Flash: How to Tell a Story in 500 Words or Less
This two-hour class focuses on the fundamental building blocks of story by examining “story beats” in both literary classics and by reading flash fiction examples. The group will look at genre and literary fiction, allowing participants to find their voice within. Registration required.
Find out more »Feb 2024
Rose Warner Reading Series: Marilyn Nelson
Marilyn Nelson, American poet, translator, biographer and children's book author, is an award-winning writer and chancellor of the Academy of American Poets. Her work focuses on family, recovery for African American history, as well as the search for the sacred in everyday life. Join her as she will reads and discusses her numerous publications.
Find out more »Book Club for Writers: Writing Literary Nonfiction that Publishers Notice
Learn how author Erica Hannickel took her nonfiction writing skills to the next level and found a major publisher for her book, Orchid Muse, in Lake Superior Writer's next installment of Book Club for Writers. Trained as a cultural historian, Hannickel published Empire of Vines: Wine Culture in America with U. Penn in 2013. When she decided to write a book about orchids for a wider audience, she re-trained herself in nonfiction to let the story lead and find new…
Find out more »Poetry Essentials with Gary Boelhower
Want to hone your poetry writing skills in the company of like-minded writers? Award-winning poet and writing instructor Gary Boelhower is hosting a month-long online course on the fundamental building blocks of poems. Boelhower's goal is to fine tune your ability to see how a poem uses core dimensions to create an experience. Each class will include a writing prompt and 12-15 minutes of writing, followed by sharing from anyone who wishes to share. Each class will end with a…
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