Creative Writing

Althea Ward Clark W’21 Reading Series

The Lewis Center’s Program in Creative Writing annually presents the Althea Ward Clark W’21 Reading Series, which provides an opportunity for students, as well as all in the greater Princeton region, to hear and meet outstanding contemporary writers. All readings, which are free and open to the public, begin at 6:00 p.m. at Labyrinth Books, located adjacent to the campus at 122 Nassau Street in Princeton. Authors’ books will be available for purchase and signatures at all readings.

2025-26 Althea Ward Clark W’21 Readings Schedule

September 30, 2025

Reading by Karen Russell and Jericho Brown

November 11

Reading by Aracelis Girmay and Kaveh Akbar

November 18

Fall student reading featuring new work by creative writing students (4:30 p.m. at Chancellor Green Rotunda)

February 17, 2026

Reading by Didi Jackson and Major Jackson

March 24

Reading by Kaitlyn Greenidge and Hisham Matar

April 14

Spring student reading featuring new work by creative writing students (5:00 p.m. at Chancellor Green Rotunda)

April TBD

Creative writing seniors read from their independent work in fiction, poetry, screenwriting, and literary translation (4:30 p.m. at Chancellor Green)

 

Questions?

For details about readings and the Program in Creative Writing, contact Program Manager Erin West, erin.west@princeton.edu.