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Bart Sutter will launch his new book Cotton Grass: New and Selected Poems of the North . There will be a poetry reading supported by violinist and singer Clif Nesseth of Ponyfolk. A book signing and refreshments will be available.
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Community Officer Dana Letica reads stories in Barnes & Noble Court to children and there will be an opportunity to check out a real squad car up close. Also: giveaway bags for children (while supplies last) and special food court discounts.
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Community Officer Dana Letica reads stories in Barnes & Noble Court to children and...
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La Tray presents his debut memoir Becoming Little Shell: A Landless Indian's Journey Home. This event includes a reading, conversation, audience Q&A and a book-signing. The book combines the story of the Little Shell Chippewa Tribe (the most recent tribe to receive federal recognition from the U.S. government), the history of the Métis people, and La Tray’s own search to find a place with them. La Tray is a Métis storyteller, a descendent of the Pembina Band of the Red…
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La Tray presents his debut memoir Becoming Little Shell: A Landless Indian's Journey Home....
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Duluth poet Anastasia Bamford is stopping at Zenith Bookstore for a discussion and reading from their new poetry collection Morphology. Anastasia Bamford is a non-binary poet and photographer. They live in a shady house by a creek with their dog Amelia and their partner Ole.
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Duluth poet Anastasia Bamford is stopping at Zenith Bookstore for a discussion and reading...
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Hosted by Bent Paddle, Zenith Bookstore and Save the Boundary Waters, Amy and Dave Freeman share some tales of adventure from their new book, North American Odyssey. The book follows Amy and Dave's honeymoon — a three-year, 12,000 mile journey across North America.
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Hosted by Bent Paddle, Zenith Bookstore and Save the Boundary Waters, Amy and Dave...
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Authors Kelly Florence and Meg Hafdahl speak about their book Travels of Terror that showcases 12 spooky destinations across the U.S.
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Authors Kelly Florence and Meg Hafdahl speak about their book Travels of Terror that...
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Zomi Bloom hosts this poetry slam leading into the following evening's Duluth All Souls Night. Performing poets include Emily August, Jayson Iwen, Jess Morgan, Susan Perala-Dewey, Rocky Makes Room and Tina Higgins Wussow. Kenneth Bressler will provide music. An open mic will follow.
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Zomi Bloom hosts this poetry slam leading into the following evening's Duluth All Souls...
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Local author Faith signs her new book about her dad, Chappy: Cowboy, Poet, Drifter, Preacher, the story of an educated but unsettled young man who drifts from job to job, finally becoming the director of a housing cooperative on the Iron Range.
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Local author Faith signs her new book about her dad, Chappy: Cowboy, Poet, Drifter,...
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Local author Carter Meland presents on the elements of world-building, character development and plot construction that make speculative genres unique. Participants gain an understanding of the relationship between Indigenous and Afro-Futurism, as well as speculative fiction and the transformative power of those stories.
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Local author Carter Meland presents on the elements of world-building, character development and plot...
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Dovetail Cafe and Duluth Folk School host an open mic for poets, creative writers and expressive people of all kinds. Mic slots are five minutes long.
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Dovetail Cafe and Duluth Folk School host an open mic for poets, creative writers...
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The Indigenous Writer Series showcases local and regional Indigenous writers. Events include writer presentations, book readings, a Q&A session, book signings and refreshments. The McKnight Foundation and UMD Department of American Indian Studies sponsor the series. Nov. 9 features Ojibwe writer Dennis Staples and visual artist Jesse Switters.
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The Indigenous Writer Series showcases local and regional Indigenous writers. Events include writer presentations,...
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The Duluth Public Library demonstrates the ins and outs of the research process, provides a tour of local history resources and shows the databases available through the library.
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The Duluth Public Library demonstrates the ins and outs of the research process, provides...
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A family story time with national children’s author Molly Beth Griffin, who will read her new book, Just Us. She will also talk about traditions, recipes, what makes a holiday special and what happens when plans don't work out. Then, attendees will get a chance to make a family recipe card, cut out a snowflake and have their books personally signed by the author.
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A family story time with national children’s author Molly Beth Griffin, who will read...
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The Lake Superior Writers will host a write-in for National Novel Writing Month. This write-in is open to both seasoned writers and those new to NaNoWriMo. Quiet work spaces will be available, as well as coffee and camaraderie with fellow writers. Suitable for ages 13 plus.
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The Lake Superior Writers will host a write-in for National Novel Writing Month. This...
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