Commonwealth Reading Series

Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) is honored to present fellows and finalists from MCC’s Artist Fellowship Program in the 2011 Commonwealth Reading Series.

Every two years, the MCC awards grants to some of the most exciting and talented writers in the Commonwealth. Since its inception more than 30 years ago, the fellowship has been awarded to many writers who have risen to national and international prominence.

Come hear this year’s literary fellows and finalists read their work as part of a statewide series. All events are free and open to the public.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011, 7 PM
Porter Square Books, 25 White Street, Cambridge MA
Jessica Bozek
Kathryn Burak
Preston Gralla
Cathy Jacobowitz
Anna Ross

Friday, March 18, 2011, 7 PM
Grub Street, 160 Boylston Street, Boston MA
Jamie Cat Callan
Cheryl Clark
Adam Schwartz
Ron Spalletta
Marc Velasquez

Wednesday, March 23, 2011, 7 PM
Forbes Library, 20 West Street, Northampton MA
Rosann Kozlowski
Nancy K. Pearson
Cynthia Morrison Phoel
Jendi Reiter
Jung Yun

Thursday, March 31, 2011, 7 PM
Porter Square Books, 25 White Street, Cambridge MA
John Canaday
Sharon Howell
Kathryn Kulpa
Allan Reeder
Julia Story

Tuesday, April 5, 2011, 7 PM
Newtonville Books, 296 Walnut Street, Newton, MA
Regie Gibson
David Lovelace
Tova Mirvis
Leslie Williams
Lara JK Wilson

Read bios of the participating poets and writers. Questions? Contact MCC’s Artist Department.

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