HUUUUUGE congratulations to Lit House Associate Director Roy Kesey for winning this prestigious prize for his new book, LORE, out from Sarabande in May 2027.

Tomorrow night, 9/23 at 6pm, @wileycash.bsky.social reads from his fiction, followed by a conversation with the Starr Center's own, Dr. Pat Nugent. Stream it live here: www.youtube.com/live/KAMn1Wn...

Two weeks left to submit to Cherry Tree! Check out our guidelines at cherrytree.submittable.com

When she's not reading submissions, CNF Editor Sufiya Abdur-Rahman is reading recent books by Rachel L. Swarns @rachelswarns.bsky.social and by CT 9 contributor Kristin Keane. Cherry Tree is open for submissions til October 1 at cherrytree.submittable.com/submit

We asked our editors to name 2 books they're reading (when they're not reading Cherry Tree submissions). Fiction Editor extraordinaire @sarahblackman.bsky.social recommends books by former CT contributor @alvinlu.bsky.social and by Thalia Field. We're open til Oct 1! cherrytree.submittable.com

We asked our editors: what are 2 books you're reading when you're not reading Cherry Tree submissions? Poetry Editor Alyse Bensel's answer: Rara Avis by former CT contributor @blasfalconer.bsky.social & Anelise Chen's Clam Down. Cherry Tree is open til October 1 cherrytree.submittable.com

"What I Did This Summer" -- check out this story about conferences for high school students at Washington College, including the Cherry Tree Young Writers' Conference! www.washcoll.edu/live/news/20...

Today is the last day to apply for a scholarship to attend the Cherry Tree Young Writers' Conference (July 15-18 on the @washcoll.bsky.social campus). More info at www.washcoll.edu/ywc

We join Edmund White's partner, Michael Carroll, as well as the legion of Ed's & admirers in mourning his passing. We had the privilege of interviewing Ed, & we're glad his voice will continue to be heard. He made queer life more possible. breakingformpod.buzzsprout.com/1865753/epis...

The 10th annual Cherry Tree Young Writers' Conference deadlines are approaching! Registration closes June 25. Scholarship application deadline is June 17. More info at www.washcoll.edu/ywc The conference takes place July 15-18 on the serene Washington College campus. @washcoll.bsky.social

Scholarships available! Find your voice & your writing kindred at the Cherry Tree Young Writers' Conference for high school students (rising sophomores, juniors, & seniors). July 15-18.2025 on the @washcoll.bsky.social campus. More info at www.washcoll.edu/ywc

We join our community in mourning Robert Earl Price, and celebrating his life & poetry. Here's an interview & reading Robert Earl did with Grace Cavalieri on The Poet and the Poem: www.gracecavalieri.com/images/Rober...

FAQ: What's a literature discussion like at the Cherry Tree Young Writers' Conference? A: Here's Dr. Courtney Rydel, Chair of Washington College's English Dept., leading a discussion about what medieval stories can teach us about modern craft. More info can be found online at www.washcoll.edu/ywc

Award-winning novelist Andy Mozina is coming to the Lit House tonight, Wednesday, April 9th for a fiction reading at 6:00PM! Please join us for this inspiring event. Books and broadsides will be available after the event and available for signing courtesy of our friends at The Bookplate.

Tonight, Denise Duhamel is going to serve up poems that will make you laugh, and poems that will make you cry and laugh again. Maureen Corrigan joins after for a Q&A. More info and free tix: www.kentculture.org/poetryfest

Award-winning novelist Andy Mozina is coming to the Lit House next Wednesday, April 9th for a fiction reading at 6:00PM! Please join us for this inspiring event. Books and limited-edition broadsides will be sold by our friends at The Bookplate!

We're so excited for the 16th annual Kent County Poetry Festival this weekend, April 4-6, headlined by the incomparable Denise Duhamel and featuring three days of INCREDIBLE & FREE events! Secure your free tickets at kentculture.org/poetryfest/

New on Breaking Form, we super-gay talk about the new super-gay anthology SUPER GAY POEMS, edited by @notquitehydepark.bsky.social and out tomorrow from @harvardpress.bsky.social Listen online at breakingformpod.buzzsprout.com, or wherever you get super, gay.

The Lit House is a proud co-sponsor of the Kent County Poetry Festival! Join us for FOUR fabulous events April 4-6, 2025. Events are free but some require tickets (because space is limited), which you can get at kentculture.org/poetryfest/

The Cherry Tree Young Writers' Conference is open for registration & scholarship apps. Write your truth with us this summer on the idyllic @washcoll.bsky.social campus! Scholarships available! More info: www.washcoll.edu/ywc

If you missed last night's fire 🔥launch party, it's now up on YouTube youtu.be/9ZbfUHjc4bc Subscriptions and submission guidelines always available at www.washcoll.edu/cherrytree

Please join us this Wednesday, March 5 for the Cherry Tree Issue 11 launch on zoom (7p ET). There'll be very brief readings by contributors to hear selections of our poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and Literary Shade! Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Join us Wednesday, March 5th at 7:00PM on Zoom for a live reading of Cherry Tree Issue 11! With readings from our contributors, this is sure to be a great start to the spring season. Register for the Zoom here: washcoll.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

TONIGHT, come see Phaedra Scott '14, who will be speaking about writing professionally for the page and the stage in Tawes Theater at 4:30PM. Right after this talk, race to the Lit House for a generative workshop at 6:00PM with Christopher Tilghman! It's sure to be a great time!

Tonight at 6pm at the Lit House, acclaimed novelist and short story writer Christopher Tilghman will read from his newest novel. Broadsides & books will be available for sale, thanks to our friends at the BookPlate! Livestream available on Lit House Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AkI...

This week at the Lit House, we're keeping you INSPIRED with: reading & workshop by acclaimed fiction writer Christopher Tilghman (Wed & Thurs, 6pm / Lit House). as well as a talk by award-winning playwright & screenwriter Phaedra Scott (Thurs. 4:30pm in Tawes, Gibson Center). All are welcome!

Please welcome Christopher Tilghman as he reads at the Lit House on Wednesday, February 26th at 6:00PM, followed by a generative workshop on Thursday, February 27th at 6:00PM. Books and broadsides will be sold courtesy of The Bookplate, and light refreshments will be provided after the reading.

I wrote about the crisis at the NEA nonprofitquarterly.org/the-emergenc...

The officers at the Miami precinct were not allowed to arrest white citizens. Read more ⤵️

If the administration moves forward with dismantling the Department of Education, students of all ages could face a more divided, unequal system that restricts opportunities instead of creating them. Read more here ⤵️

Despite her contributions to racial justice, Pope’s sudden death all but erased her legacy in history. Here’s her story. ⤵️

Come out to the Lit House tonight at 6:00PM for a generative workshop with R.O. Kwon. We will be exploring all there is to know about desire, so be sure to bring your pens, papers, and questions. Livestream will be available on our YouTube Channel!

"Colorado wasn’t always a leader in gun safety, but it’s amazing what a couple of thousand students can do when they’re sick and tired of getting shot at school."

Come out to the Lit House tonight at 6:00PM for a fiction reading by the acclaimed R.O. Kwon. Light refreshments will be provided, and books and broadsides will be on sale courtesy of our friends from The Bookplate!

Come out to the Lit House this week for a fiction reading and generative workshop with R.O. Kwon! Bring a friend or two for light refreshments, laughter, and the exploration of desire. Books and broadsides will be on sale by our friends at The Bookplate!

This op-ed explains how to start an ICE Watch neighborhood program in your community. ⤵️

A far-right attack on North Idaho College, a popular community college, reveals a blueprint for destroying higher ed. ⤵️

Though the government can make it more difficult for trans people to navigate certain spaces, they cannot decide who you are or how you identify. Here's how trans people can protect themselves now that Trump is in office. ⤵️

I needed this poem today: Lucille Clifton, "won't you celebrate with me." www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM7q...

"While the NEA grant certainly means a lot for my own writing, I think I’m most delighted because of the example I can set for my amazing Washington College students: that a life in art does pay.....” Read the story about Lit House Director's NEA fellowship here: www.washcoll.edu/live/news/ne...

How many frosts will come later than I came into my body, running with my shoes in my hands. Sara Moore Wagner #poetry

May the last days of 2024 inspire the first drafts of 2025. And happy holidays from all of us at the Rose O'Neill Literary House!

Today's the last day of the Literary House Press holiday sale! BOGO on letterpress broadsides, plus bundles on books and broadsides available. (Including new books by Carl Phillips & Diannely Antigua -- signed!) Shop here: washington-college.square.site/shop/2024-ho...

The Literary House Press is running a Holiday Sale through December 19. Shop here for broadside & book bundles! washington-college.square.site/shop/2024-ho...

Thanks to everyone who donated during #DecemberMatchDays to support student-centered initiatives at Washington College! You made a huge difference.

Episode 3 spills the tea on Toni Morrison's visit to the Rose O'Neill Literary House in 1987. If you can spare $5 to support our work to bring diverse, powerful literature to a rural part of the country, we'd sure appreciate it! Give here: www.washcoll.edu/matchdays #decembermatchdays

In this 2nd episode of 2 Lies & a Truth, James spills the tea on the Joyce Carol Oates broadside (hung upside down in student protest). If you can donate to the Lit House, we'd love even $5 to cement our literary toehold in a rural community where the arts transform lives. #decembermatchdays

In the spirit of 2 truths and a lie, Director James Allen Hall spills the tea on 3 iconic Literary House posters. First up, the person for whom the Lit House is named: Rose O'Neill Casey. Remember, during #decembermatchdays every dollar raised is matched up to $150k. Please support us!