Hello there! At the University of Iowa, we love our writers, our programs, we love our alumni, our faculty and staff, and our students -- and we love the wealth of literature that they gift us, simply by being here.
We have created "5 Reads for Friday" as an easy, laid-back series, compiling a short list of inspirational, helpful and fun treasures from our family to yours. Enjoy what you find, take what you need, and be well.
- From the Iowa Review: Jericho Brown, Romans 12:1 (2008)
"Heavy as heaven itself, / my Body, my dying sacrifice, desirous / As I will be, black as I am."
- Hey Iowa, What Should I Read?: Here is a list of Creative Writing Prompts from IWP alum Christopher Mlalazi
Mlalazi offers tips on how one can push their craft further! Here are the first four creative writing prompts.
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From our Free Online Courses: Power of the Pen: Identities and Social Issues in Poetry and Plays
This MOOC-Pack focuses on writing about identities, communities, and social issues in poetry and plays.
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From the University of Iowa Press: Just Checking In w/ UI Press author Dominic Bucca
University of Iowa Press author Dominic Bucca shares quarantine routines, a pictures of his cat co-workers and book suggestions this week!
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Iowa Long Read: Iowa City - Little Town, Big on Writing
"The University of Iowa’s longtime renown and excellence in creative writing contribute to city’s international reputation as a writer’s haven."
And that's it!
We hope you enjoy. And check back each week for a new list!