John Green passion rages on as KU Reads prepares for spring events
John Green fever will continue to sweep Lawrence with KU Reads’ spring slate of events themed around the author’s essay collection “The Anthropocene Reviewed.”
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Workshop attendees dispel notions of man vs. nature during visit to remnant prairie in Douglas County
A remnant prairie in Douglas County played host to a creative writing workshop Monday, where attendees learned that less than 1% of untouched prairie remains in the area.
Nature and culture writer to speak at KU, lead guided walk through Douglas County prairie
Author and New York Times columnist Margaret Renkl will soon lead a guided prairie walk in Douglas County and give a public talk in conversation with a KU professor and poet.
Author to speak in Lawrence about Black land ownership movement
Author Brea Baker will discuss the history and proposed future of Black people’s land ownership at an upcoming University of Kansas event.
Esteemed poet Ocean Vuong to speak at Liberty Hall in downtown Lawrence
Ocean Vuong, renowned poet and author, will share about his life experiences and creative works during a free event at Liberty Hall in downtown Lawrence.
Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
‘There’s always something that we can do’: At Lawrence event, foraging educator discusses food sustainability
At an early age, Alexis Nikole Nelson formed a habit of eating items straight from the dirt outdoors.
It wasn’t as concerning as it seems.
Mark your calendar: Poet, essayist Ross Gay’s visit to Lawrence rescheduled
After his February visit to Lawrence was postponed, award-winning poet and author Ross Gay’s lecture has been rescheduled for next month at Liberty Hall.
Poet, essayist Ross Gay to deliver lecture at Liberty Hall
People will soon have the opportunity to hear award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Ross Gay speak in person at a free event downtown.
The Commons at KU to launch series of discussions on reproductive justice
The Commons at KU is planning a series of discussions this fall with researchers in disciplines from across the university that will highlight the complexities of reproductive justice.
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Save the date: First in-person Paper Plains Literary Festival coming in April 2022
Lovers of the written word, mark your calendars — the Paper Plains Literary Festival has set dates for 2022 events, which will be in person and livestreamed.
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