Past Events

Linda Nemec Foster will read her poem, “Memories of an Immigrant Childhood,” which won an Editor’s Choice Award in the Allen Ginsberg Poetry Contest sponsored by The Poetry Center at Passaic County Community College. Location: The Historic Hamilton Club, 32 Church St., Paterson, NJ. For more info, contact Smita Desai at [email protected].

Linda Nemec Foster will be the featured poet and special guest at a fundraising event for Write616, a literary organization in West Michigan. She will read from her books and new work, with an emphasis on The Lake Michigan Mermaid which has been honored as a 2019 Michigan Notable Book. Location: Eberhard Center at Grand Valley State University 301 Fulton St. West Grand Rapids, MI 49504 For more info, contact Lisa McNeilley at: [email protected].

Grand Rapids Book Launch for Linda’s new chapbook, The Elusive Heroine: My Daughter Lost in Magritte, Schuler Books & Music, 28th Street, Grand Rapids, MI. This book party will feature a reading and PowerPoint presentation by Linda Nemec Foster and a discussion with Q&A. Reception and book signing to follow the program. Location: Schuler Books & Music 2660 28th St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512 For more info, click on: https://www.schulerbooks.com/linda-nemec-foster-talk-signing

Linda Nemec Foster was invited to speak at the memorial for poet Colette Inez (and husband Saul Stadtmauer). She will honor her memory by reminiscing about Inez’ influence on her life and work and by reading a selection of Inez’ poetry at the B'nai Jeshurun Synagogue. Location: B'nai Jeshurun Synagogue 270 W 89th St New York, NY 10024 For more info about the memorial, contact Dr. Gary Stadtmauer: [email protected]

Linda Nemec Foster joins Kathleen McGookey, Amy Newday, Lynn Pattison, Tim Hawkins, and Elizabeth Kerlikowske for a reading that features the newest anthology, Accidents of Light, from KYSO Flash. Location: Zhang Legacy Collections Center 1650 Oakland Dr. Kalamazoo, MI 49008 For more info, contact Kathleen McGookey: [email protected]

Linda Nemec Foster presents her award-winning book, The Lake Michigan Mermaid, at Nicola’s Books in Ann Arbor. This program will include a reading and a PowerPoint presentation that highlights the illustrations and the process of writing the book. A reception and book signing will follow the program. Location: Nicola's Books 2513 Jackson Ave Ann Arbor, MI 48103 (Westgate Shopping Center) For more info, click on: https://www.nicolasbooks.com/event/linda-nemec-foster-presents-lake-michigan-mermaid

Linda Nemec Foster presents her award-winning book, The Lake Michigan Mermaid, at Schuler Books in Okemos. This program will include a reading and a PowerPoint presentation that highlights the illustrations and the process of writing the book. A reception and book signing will follow the program. Location: Schuler Books 1982 Grand River Ave. Okemos, MI 48864 For more info, click on: https://www.schulerbooks.com/event/linda-nemec-foster-presents-lake-michigan-mermaid

Linda is a sponsor for “Poetry & the Creative Mind” in New York City which celebrates National Poetry Month. This gala event is organized by the Academy of American Poets and benefits the Poets-in-the-Schools Program. Special guests include Ellen Burstyn, Ann Curry, Josh Charles, Elizabeth Alexander, David Rockefeller Jr., Stephin Merritt, and Sonia Sanchez. Location: Alice Tully Hall Lincoln Center New York, New York For more info, click on: https://poets.org/academy-american-poets/programs/poetry-creative-mind