Midwest Literary Walk is an annual literary event hosted by Chelsea District Library aimed at highlighting the power of literature and poetry in everyday life.
Chelsea, MI
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We are so excited for this Saturday when Shelby Van Pelt kicks off the Midwest Literary Walk at 11am at Main Street Church. Check out this sneak peek of Van Pelt on Read with Jenna! Doors open 30 minutes prior to the event.
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Midwest Literary Walk visiting author Angie Kim talks about her novel Happiness Falls on Good Morning America. We cannot wait to welcome Kim to the Walk on April 12 at 1:30pm at the First Congregational Church of Chelsea!
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Visiting author Sarah Vowell shares her thoughts with ALA about her book Lafayette in the Somewhat United States. Hear Vowell speak in Chelsea on April 12 at 3:30pm at Chelsea First United Methodist Church. youtu.be/6ON-pmAdQi8
Mark your calendars for this year's Lit Walk! Saturday, April 12 Chelsea District Library will welcome best-selling authors Shelby Van Pelt, Angie Kim, and Sarah Vowell to our community for a day long celebration of writing and literature. #authortalks
Hi Lit Walk Fans! We are considering extending time between the author talks to allow greater enjoyment of downtown businesses and provide opportunities for more conversation after each talk. Please complete this survey and let us know your thoughts! surveymonkey.com/r/6VRDJNF
Wade Rouse (Viola Shipman) shares about his special relationship with his grandmother whose name he uses as his pen name for his fictional works. We are so grateful Wade joined us for this year’s Walk. Thank to all who joined us.
We hope that Dr. Divakaruni recovers quickly from her broken arm and appreciate her quick pivot to join us live virtually!
We are getting ready to kick off #MidwestLiteraryWalk with visiting author Roz Chast! Join us throughout the day for engaging author visits.
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, Divakaruni is unable to travel and will join us virtually. We will still have an engaging interview, books for purchase, and live opportunities for Q&A at Chelsea First Congregational Church. We apologize for this inconvenience.
Roz Chast is one of the featured authors at this year's Lit Walk! Get a glimpse of Chast in this clip from her Connecticut home. See Chast in-person on April 20 at 1pm at 320 N. Main St. in Chelsea . youtube.com/watch?v=3AgNTrY_…
Dr. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is the author of more than 20 books, including Mistress of Spices, Oleander Girl, Before We Visit the Goddess, and her most recent novel, Independence. Can't wait to hear from Dr. Divakaruni on Saturday, April 20. #books #authortalks @cdivakaruni
Up North fav Cherry Republic is featured in Viola Shipman's Famous in a Small Town. Check out this video of Shipman talking about the book, then see Shipman in person at Lit Walk on April 20 at 4pm at 128 Park St. in Chelsea. youtu.be/bWrIrZw1qeg?si=fEtD… @waderouse @viola_shipman
We are honored to host bestselling author and cartoonist Roz Chast on April 20. Chast attended the Rhode Island School of Design, graduating with a B.A in painting in 1977. Her cartoons and covers have appeared in The New Yorker since 1978. #books #authortalks #ILoveMyLibrary
Hear from Lit Walk visiting author Dr. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni about her latest novel, Independence. Meet Dr. Divakaruni on April 20 at 2:30pm at 121 E. Middle St. in Chelsea. youtube.com/watch?v=7037SNAY… @cdivakaruni
Mark your calendar for April 20's #MidwestLiteraryWalk. Engage with acclaimed writers Roz Chast, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, and Wade Rouse (Viola Shipman)! Purchase books for signing courtesy of Serendpity Books. @cdivakaruni @waderouse @viola_shipman #books #authortalks
Thank you @richfahle for sharing your time, talent, and dedication to opening the work of literature and writing to our Lit Walk audience.
Thank you Jamie Ford for giving us a glimpse into the life of Afong Moy and insight into your writing process! @authorsunbound @JamieFord
Welcome @kristinhersh to Lit Walk! Thank you for sharing your story with us!
Tyehimba Jess reading from his own works reflecting on Detroit in 1967. #PowerOfPoetry
