The Writing from the Margins Literary Studies Institute is a public program created by Bloomfield College’s Division of the Humanities. The Institute brings together an array of contemporary writers who engage themes of marginalization and under-representation of diverse voices in literature. Through an exciting line-up of writing workshops, panel discussions, and readings, Writing from the Margins connects writers and readers in a dynamic exploration of the power and potential of literature representing the diversity of human experience.

• Literary workshops and discussions led by distinguished writers and scholars
• Keynote address by Natasha Trethewey (United States Poet Laureate, 2012-2014)
• Activities for high schoolers, college students, and lifelong learners
• Community readings
• Free and open to the public

Sign Up here: http://www.bloomfield.edu/margins-2016

EVENT SCHEDULE

All Friday & Saturday events will be held in the Bloomfield College Library unless otherwise noted

Thursday, April 14

• 4 – 6 pm Welcome Reception
• 6 – 7 pm Keynote address by Natasha Trethewey

Friday, April 15

• 10:00 – 11:00 am Workshops 1
• 11:00 – 12:00 pm Workshops 2
• 12:30 – 1:30 pm Facilitated Q&A with Natasha Trethewey
• 1:30 – 2 pm Book signing by Natasha Trethewey
• 3:00 – 4:00 pm Institute Scholars readings
• 4:00 – 5:00 pm Scholars Roundtable
• 5:00 – 6:00 pm Scholars’ book signings/ community readings

Saturday, April 16 

• 10:00 – 11:00 am Workshops 3
• 11:00 – 12:00 pm Workshops 4
• 3 – 4 pm Afternoon Workshop Sessions
• 4:30 – 5:30 pm Public Reading
• 6 – 7:30pm Closing Reception