Krause Series in Contemporary Nonfiction

The Krause Series in Contemporary Nonfiction is made possible by the generous support of the Kyle J. and Sharon Krause Family Foundation. Visiting writers regularly join the Nonfiction Writing Program for a week or a semester at a time. In addition to teaching workshops, seminars, and master classes, visiting writers give readings at various venues in downtown Iowa City.

Readings are open to the public.

Upcoming Readings

Alumni Reading Series: Hannah Bonner

Hannah Bonner, NWP alum and author of Another Woman, reading with poet Dan Wriggins, author of Prince of Grass

September 6, 7:00 p.m.
Prairie Lights Books

Such Lovely Skin by NWP alum Tatiana Schlote-Bonne

Alumni Reading Series: Tatiana Schlote-Bonne

Tatiana Schlote-Bonne, NWP alum and author of Such Lovely Skin, followed by conversation with NWP alum Jessie Kraemer

September 19, 7:00 p.m.

Prairie Lights Books

Nina Lohman

Nina Lohman, NWP Visiting Assistant Professor and author of The Body Alone

September 20, 7:00 p.m.
Nonfiction Writing House
530 N. Clinton St., Iowa City

Honor Moore

Honor Moore, former Bedell Distinguished Visiting Professor and author of A Termination

October 11, 7:00 p.m.
Prairie Lights Books

America Del Norte by NWP alum Nicolás Medina Mora

Alumni Reading Series: Nicolas Medina Mora

Nicolas Medina Mora, NWP alum and author of America del Norte

October 19, 4:30 p.m.
Prairie Lights Books - An Iowa City Book Festival Event

Prof. Tisa Bryant in Conversation with Gabrielle Civil

NWP Prof. Tisa Bryant, author of Unexplained Presence, in conversation with Gabrielle Civil, feminist performance artist and writer

October 25, 7:15 p.m.

Prairie Lights Books

Kristen Radtke

Kristen Radtke, Ida Cordelia Beam Distinguished Visiting Professor, NWP alum, and author of Seek You

Craft Talk and Q&A for Undergrad Writers: Oct 30 at 3:30 p.m.
Nonfiction Writing House

530 N. Clinton St, Iowa City

READING & RECEPTION: October 31, 7:00 p.m.

Vanessa Haughton

Vanessa Haughton, Editor at Alfred A. Knopf

November 6-8

Nov 8, 1:00 p.m. - Publishing Q&A for Writers
Nonfiction Writing House
530 N. Clinton St., Iowa City

Alumni Reading Series: Emily Mester

Emily Mester, NWP alum and author of American Bulk

February 17, 7:00 p.m.
Prairie Lights Books

Dodie Bellamy

Dodie Bellamy, NWP Bedell Distinguished Visiting Professor, author of When the Sick Rule the World

February 21, 7:00 p.m. Reading and Reception
Nonfiction Writing House
530 N. Clinton St., Iowa City

Krause Essay Prize Ceremony & Reception

Celebrating the 2024 Krause Essay Prize Winners Grace Glass and Sasha Tycko

February 27, 7:00pm (doors open), event begins at 7:30pm
University of Iowa Old Capitol Senate Chambers

The NWP is pleased to announce that writers Grace Glass and Sasha Tycko have won the 2024 Krause Essay Prize for their essay “Not One Tree,” which appeared in n+1.