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
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
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
READING & RECEPTION: October 31, 7:00 p.m.
Nonfiction Writing House
530 N. Clinton St., Iowa City
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, 2025
Nonfiction Writing House
530 N. Clinton St., Iowa City
Krause Essay Prize Ceremony & Reception
Celebrating the 2024 Krause Essay Prize Winners
February 27, 7:00pm (doors open), event begins at 7:30pm
University of Iowa Old Capitol Senate Chambers
Matt McGowan
Matt McGowan, Vice President and Senior Agent, Frances Goldin Literary Agency, Inc.
March 11-12, 2025
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