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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