Live from Prairie Lights | Rogue Workshops Faculty Reading

Join Prairie Lights bookstore for a special faculty reading of the inaugural "Authors at Large" Iowa City Rogue Workshops! (You can learn more about this program and the faculty here.)

Xu Xi will read from her new collection of short stories, Horizon Hong Kong.

Kelly Dwyer will read from her recent novel, Ghost Mother.

Robin Hemley will read from his latest essay collection, How to Change History.

Mary Allen and Hugh Ferrer will read from works in progress.

Note: To accommodate these writers and their readings, this event will start a bit earlier than usual, at 6:30 PM instead of seven.

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Prairie Lights Books

15 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52240

Kathleen Johnson

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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Kathleen Johnson in advance at 319-337-2681 or prairielight17@prairielights.com.