LR Visiting Writers Series

HICKORY, N.C. – The Visiting Writers Series, established in 1988, features readings and presentations by authors who have distinguished themselves in literature and often meet with students to discuss the stories behind their works. The series’ mission remains the promotion of literary experiences with contemporary writers meant to engage and educate young people at LR. All events, which take place on the LR campus in Hickory unless otherwise noted, are free, and the public is welcome to attend.

The Campus Read: Michael Eric Dyson

Thursday, September 15, 2022, 7 p.m., P.E. Monroe Auditorium

Footcandle Film Festival Screenwriter Awards: Glenn Lissner and Peter Hardy

Thursday, September 22, 2022, 7 p.m., Belk Centrum

Kari Gunter-Seymour

Thursday, September 29, 2022, 7 p.m., Belk Centrum

Brenda Peynado

Thursday, October 13, 2022, 7 p.m., Belk Centrum

Mariko Tamaki

Thursday, October 27, 2022, 7 p.m., Belk Centrum

Tracy K. Smith

Thursday, February 2, 2023, 7 p.m., P.E. Monroe Auditorium

Howard Bryant

Thursday, February 16, 2023, 7 p.m., P.E. Monroe Auditorium

The Little Read: Naomi Shihab Nye

Saturday, April 22, 2023, Time TBD, P.E. Monroe Auditorium