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May 2019
Linda Nemec Foster Presents 2019 Michigan Notable Book, The Lake Michigan Mermaid, in Jonesville, Michigan
Linda Nemec Foster presents her award-winning book, The Lake Michigan Mermaid, at the Jonesville District Library. This program will include a reading and a PowerPoint presentation that highlight the illustrations and the process of writing the book. This event is part of the official 2019 Michigan Notable Book Tour. A reception and book signing will follow the program. Location: Jonesville District Library 310 Church Street Jonesville, MI 49250 For more info about the library's programming, contact: [email protected]
Find out more »Linda Nemec Foster is a Featured Poet at the Bridgewater International Poetry Festival, Bridgewater College in Bridgewater, Virginia
Linda will present a workshop, give a reading, and be interviewed on the festival's main stage during the week's residency. Location: Bridgewater College 402 E College Street Bridgewater, VA 22812 For more information on her workshop, click here: https://wp.bridgewater.edu/bipf/2018-workshops/ For more information on the festival, contact the director, Stan Galloway, at: [email protected]
Find out more »Linda Nemec Foster and Anne-Marie Oomen Present 2019 Michigan Notable Book, The Lake Michigan Mermaid, in Cascade, Michigan
Linda Nemec Foster and co-author Anne-Marie Oomen present their award-winning book, The Lake Michigan Mermaid, at the Cascade Library (Wisner Center). The program will include a reading and a PowerPoint presentation that highlight the illustrations and the process of writing the book. A reception and book signing will follow the program.
Find out more »Interview with Shelley Irwin on WGVU
Linda Nemec Foster was interviewed by Shelley Irwin on WGVU (the NPR affiliate in Grand Rapids) on May 31st for the Morning Show to discus her 2019 Michigan Notable Book Award. To listen to the full interview, please click here.
Find out more »June 2019
Linda Nemec Foster and Anne-Marie Oomen Present 2019 Michigan Notable Book, The Lake Michigan Mermaid, in Holly, Michigan
Linda Nemec Foster and co-author Anne-Marie Oomen present their award-winning book, The Lake Michigan Mermaid, at the Holly Township Library. The program will include a reading and a PowerPoint presentation that highlight the illustrations and the process of writing the book. This event is part of the official 2019 Michigan Notable Book Tour. A reception and book signing will follow the program. Location: Holly Township Library 1116 N Saginaw Street Holly, MI 48442 For more information about programs at the…
Find out more »Linda Nemec Foster and Anne-Marie Oomen Present 2019 Michigan Notable Book, The Lake Michigan Mermaid, in Holland, Michigan
Linda Nemec Foster and co-author Anne-Marie Oomen present their award-winning book, The Lake Michigan Mermaid, at the Herrick District Library in Holland. The program will include a reading and a PowerPoint presentation that highlight the illustrations and the process of writing the book. This event is part of the official 2019 Michigan Notable Book Tour. A reception and book signing will follow the program. Location: Herrick District Library 155 Riley Street Holland, MI 49424 For more information about programs at…
Find out more »Linda Nemec Foster and Anne-Marie Oomen Present 2019 Michigan Notable Book, The Lake Michigan Mermaid, in Hartland, Michigan
Linda Nemec Foster and co-author Anne-Marie Oomen present their award-winning book, The Lake Michigan Mermaid, at the Cromaine Library in Hartland. The program will include a reading and a PowerPoint presentation that highlight the illustrations and the process of writing the book. This event is part of the official 2019 Michigan Notable Book Tour. A reception and book signing will follow the program. Location: Cromaine Library 3688 Hartland Road Hartland, MI. 48353 For more information about programs at the library,…
Find out more »August 2019
Linda Nemec Foster Reads Award Winning Poem in Royal Oak, Michigan
Linda Nemec Foster was awarded Honorable Mention for her poem "California Dream" in the Springfed Arts Writing Contest 2019. She reads her work at the Royal Oak Public Library during the awards event/reading being held for the contest winners. Location: Royal Oak Public Library 222 E 11 Mile Road Royal Oak, MI 48067 For more information about Springfed Arts and their programs, please visit their website: www.springfed.org or find them on Facebook.
Find out more »Linda Nemec Foster Participates in New Issues Press Tribute/Fundraising Event in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Linda Nemec Foster gives a tribute to Bill Olsen, outgoing editor of New Issues Press, as one of five featured speakers at the Press's Annual Fundraiser/Celebration. This also includes her reading a new poem from her work. Location: RAWK (Read And Write Kalamazoo) 802 S Westnedge Avenue Kalamazoo, MI 49008 For more information regarding New Issues, please visit their website: www.newissuespress.com For more information regarding RAWK, please visit their website: www.readandwritekzoo.org
Find out more »October 2019
Linda Nemec Foster Teaches and Presents Her Poetry in Poland
Linda Nemec Foster has been invited to be Poet-in-Residence at the Academy of Technology and Humanities of Bielsko-Biala in Poland. Working with the English seminar students, Foster will teach both undergraduate and graduate classes in the translation program and literary interpretation classes. She will also present a major all-college lecture for students, faculty, and staff. Visits to area high schools and poetry readings in the community will also be scheduled. For more information about Foster’s residency, contact Dr. Tomasz Markiewka…
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