BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Indy Reads - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Indy Reads X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://indyreads.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Indy Reads REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Indiana/Indianapolis BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240911T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240911T193000 DTSTAMP:20240826T165311Z CREATED:20231018T151620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T165311Z UID:10000339-1726077600-1726083000@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Poetry & More Open Mic Night DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6pm for a FREE\, family-friendly open mic night. Poets\, storytellers\, and more welcome!\n\n\nJoin Indy Reads on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6pm for our Poetry & More Open Mic Night! Performers may sign up beginning at 5pm and will be called to perform in the order they signed up. \n***Special February Date: February 7th \nAll performance styles are welcome including singers/songwriters\, poetry readings\, monologues/theater\, dance\, comedy and more. We ask to keep your performance to approximately 3 minutes. If there is time remaining\, participants are welcome to share another selection. \nPlease note this is a FAMILY-FRIENDLY event. Explicit language\, gestures\, behavior are prohibited. For music\, radio edit is required. \nPerformers are welcome to use our stage\, podium\, and microphone for their piece. \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/poetry-more-open-mic-night-11/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/9872d20b307fab70066b8afc63bbbe70-CesUeg.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240912T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240912T190000 DTSTAMP:20240826T165312Z CREATED:20231127T204615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T165312Z UID:10000419-1726160400-1726167600@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Indy Reads Game Night! DESCRIPTION:Bring your family to our weekly game night.\n\n\nGame night is free for kids and families! Thursdays at 5pm. We have some chess sets and games but feel free to bring along your favorite to play. \nFor more information or questions\, please email bookstore@indyreads.org. \n \nIndy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their families through literacy\, English language skills\, and job readiness programming. For more information about Indy Reads and the students we serve\, visit our website at indyreads.org. URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-game-night-52/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/84c2dfdeae835a0d8b9bbbe1eb4e6cab-WUvFfy.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240913T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240913T130000 DTSTAMP:20240826T165313Z CREATED:20231115T192624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T165313Z UID:10000372-1726228800-1726232400@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Indy Reads Volunteer Info Session\, In-Person DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Indy Reads Community! We are so excited to have you as a volunteer with us!\n\n\nThank you for your interest in volunteering with Indy Reads! Please click the link on this page to register for the Volunteer Info Session date you selected on the survey. \n \nIn-Person Sessions are at 12pm on every 2nd Friday! \n \nIf you are interested in a Virtual Info Session\, those take place on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 6pm. You will need to register on the Virtual Info Session EventBrite. \n \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to email volunteer@indyreads.org. \n\n\n\nWhile you’re here\, support Indy Reads by following our social media! \n \nFacebook\, Twitter\, Instagram. \n \nAlso\, don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-volunteer-info-session-in-person-13/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/89e578e6c8a6099765be961d2e991445-T0BxJp.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240914T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240914T120000 DTSTAMP:20240826T165314Z CREATED:20240725T142601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T165314Z UID:10001221-1726311600-1726315200@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Big Chair Story Time DESCRIPTION:Story time provided by our staff\, volunteers\, and students – Indy Reads to you! Every Saturday EXCEPT for the first Saturday of the month.\n\n\nThe Event \nJoin our staff\, volunteers\, and students as we share some of our favorite stories with the community. This is a family-friendly event\, and all ages are welcome! Big Chair Story Time is every Saturday at 11am\, except for the first Saturday of the month where we have Drag Story Hour instead. \nYou are welcome to bring coffee\, water\, snacks to enjoy while listening. \n \nThis event is Pay What You Can — Here’s what your Suggested Donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay What You Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! \nFor more information\, please email bookstore@indyreads.org. \nIndy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their families through literacy\, English language skills\, and job readiness programming. For more information about Indy Reads and the students we serve\, visit our website at www.indyreads.org. URL:https://indyreads.org/event/big-chair-story-time-91/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/daff464e7ed5144962cc366b71780015-V0BuLY.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240914T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240914T190000 DTSTAMP:20240826T165315Z CREATED:20240226T193130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T165315Z UID:10001095-1726329600-1726340400@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Writing Workshop and Open Mic with IndyUntitled DESCRIPTION:This monthly workshop/open mic hybrid is for the timid and confident\, the professional and the novice\, the performers and the spectators.\n\n\nThis workshop/open mic hybrid is for the timid and confident\, the professional and the novice\, the performers and the spectators. Our hope is through this event and our collective we empower all voices to come together. \n4-5pm Workshop: come with what you are working on or writing prompts can be provided5-5:30pm Break/Network5:30-7pm Open Mic \nThis monthly event is recommended for ages 13+. \nAll proceeds from purchases at Indy Reads directly support our adult education programming. \n\n\n\nIndyUntitled is an independent writers’ collective consisting of multi-talented individuals with a common goal of connecting our neighbors and friends through poetry. They strongly believe that access to free art and literacy is vital to the health and strength of our community. They aim to progress and uplift writers of all skill sets through workshops\, open mics\, and publication opportunities. \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/writing-workshop-and-open-mic-with-indyuntitled-7/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/6f879cff2e918cda9f1748859880c3a5-AvJBIK.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240915T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240915T130000 DTSTAMP:20240513T172014Z CREATED:20240513T172013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T172014Z UID:10001148-1726401600-1726405200@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Riot Reads Book Club DESCRIPTION:For September\, we’ll read Nevada by Imogen Binnie! To get to the room pass the checkout counter\, go down the hall\, and take a left. Masks welcome but not mandatory. \n\n\n\nNevada by Imogen Binnie \n\n\n\nA beloved and blistering cult classic and finalist for the Lambda Literary Award for Transgender Fiction finally back in print\, Nevada follows a disaffected trans woman as she embarks on a cross-country road trip. \n\n\n\nMaria Griffiths is almost thirty and works at a used bookstore in New York City while trying to stay true to her punk values. She’s in love with her bike but not with her girlfriend\, Steph. She takes random pills and drinks more than is good for her\, but doesn’t inject anything except\, when she remembers\, estrogen\, because she’s trans. Everything is mostly fine until Maria and Steph break up\, sending Maria into a tailspin\, and then onto a cross-country trek in the car she steals from Steph. She ends up in the backwater town of Star City\, Nevada\, where she meets James\, who is probably but not certainly trans\, and who reminds Maria of her younger self. As Maria finds herself in the awkward position of trans role model\, she realizes that she could become James’s savior–or his downfall. \n\n\n\nOne of the most beloved cult novels of our time and a landmark of trans literature\, Imogen Binnie’s Nevada is a blistering\, heartfelt\, and evergreen coming-of-age story\, and a punk-smeared excavation of marginalized life under capitalism. Guided by an instantly memorable\, terminally self-aware protagonist–and back in print featuring a new afterword by the author–Nevada is the great American road novel flipped on its head for a new generation. URL:https://indyreads.org/event/riot-reads-book-club-6/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Nevada-by-Imogen-Binnie.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240918T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240918T190000 DTSTAMP:20240918T182648Z CREATED:20240320T200448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T182648Z UID:10001115-1726678800-1726686000@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Indy Reads Chess Club DESCRIPTION:Join Coach C on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 5pm for this family-friendly program!\n\n\nChess is brought to you by the letter C and Cloud City Youth with Coach C. The chess club is free for kids and families on the first and third Wednesdays at 5pm. Don’t play? That’s OK! The learning is easy for all. \nEverything is provided\, including boards\, sets\, and clocks. \nCoach C is a professional chess coach and teacher. For younger students\, he uses a supportive and encouraging creative play method of instruction that delivers tournament-grade chess instruction. This has led to multiple scholastic state championships and top 100 nationally ranked players. \nSponsored by Indy’s Kids\, Inc. — Check out www.cloudcityyouth.com\, if you would like to learn more. \n“I have come to the personal conclusion that while all artists are not chess players\, all chess players are artists.” – Marcel Duchamp \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-chess-club-10/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/c3c6c618780d396aa7224d37359eb751-n8DuT1.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240919T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240919T190000 DTSTAMP:20240918T182650Z CREATED:20231127T204616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T182650Z UID:10000420-1726765200-1726772400@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Indy Reads Game Night! DESCRIPTION:Bring your family to our weekly game night.\n\n\nGame night is free for kids and families! Thursdays at 5pm. We have some chess sets and games but feel free to bring along your favorite to play. \nFor more information or questions\, please email bookstore@indyreads.org. \n \nIndy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their families through literacy\, English language skills\, and job readiness programming. For more information about Indy Reads and the students we serve\, visit our website at indyreads.org. URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-game-night-53/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/84c2dfdeae835a0d8b9bbbe1eb4e6cab-WUvFfy.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240921T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240921T120000 DTSTAMP:20240918T182651Z CREATED:20240725T142605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T182651Z UID:10001222-1726916400-1726920000@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Big Chair Story Time DESCRIPTION:Story time provided by our staff\, volunteers\, and students – Indy Reads to you! Every Saturday EXCEPT for the first Saturday of the month.\n\n\nThe Event \nJoin our staff\, volunteers\, and students as we share some of our favorite stories with the community. This is a family-friendly event\, and all ages are welcome! Big Chair Story Time is every Saturday at 11am\, except for the first Saturday of the month where we have Drag Story Hour instead. \nYou are welcome to bring coffee\, water\, snacks to enjoy while listening. \n \nThis event is Pay What You Can — Here’s what your Suggested Donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay What You Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! \nFor more information\, please email bookstore@indyreads.org. \nIndy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their families through literacy\, English language skills\, and job readiness programming. For more information about Indy Reads and the students we serve\, visit our website at www.indyreads.org. URL:https://indyreads.org/event/big-chair-story-time-92/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/daff464e7ed5144962cc366b71780015-V0BuLY.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240921T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240921T183000 DTSTAMP:20240918T182724Z CREATED:20240826T165317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T182724Z UID:10001240-1726936200-1726943400@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Writers Night with Pen to Paper DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads and Pen to Paper for a bimonthly writing workshop on the first and third Saturdays from 4:30-6:30 pm.\n\n\nJoin Indy Reads and Pen to Paper for this bimonthly writing workshop from 4:30-6:30 pm on the first and third Saturdays of the month. \nThis workshop is recommended for ages 18+ \nLearn More about Pen to Paper \n\n\n\nMeet the Pen to Paper \nWe write. We share. We live. \nPen to Paper is Indy’s most notorious coterie of misfit writers. \n\n\nWhat We Do \nIn its simplest form\, we write stuff\, share it with each other\, and talk about it. \nWe critique each other’s written material and provide creative support\, constructive criticism\, and sage advice. \n\n\nWho May Join \nIf you write\, you may join. Even if you don’t write\, give us a whirl (as long as you provide us with homemade cookies and lemonade). \nWe accept people at all skill levels\, from the doe-eyed novice to the experts. \nIf you want to write or improve your writing\, then you’ve come to the right place! \nWe critique all manner of writing\, be it fiction\, non-fiction\, poetry\, travelogues\, technical manuals … if it has words\, we’ll read it. \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/writers-night-with-pen-to-paper-2/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/a8a70d70d428740fac4e47fec905114f-Hw0if6.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240922T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240922T150000 DTSTAMP:20240918T182652Z CREATED:20240730T165225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T182652Z UID:10001234-1727010000-1727017200@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Author Reading: Jensen Parker DESCRIPTION:Join Jensen Parker on September 22nd at 1pm for a reading\, discussion\, and signing of their new book\, ‘Strictly Business!’\n\n\nJoin Jensen Parker on September 22nd at Indy Reads from 1-3pm for a reading\, discussion\, and signing of her new book\, Strictly Business. \nThere will be a reading\, discussion\, and signing to follow. \nThis event is recommended for all ages. \nAll proceeds from book sales at Indy Reads support our English literacy programming. \n\n\n\nStrictly Business \nShe just has to make it two weeks\, but he isn’t going to make it easy. \nWhile dealing with a recent heartbreak\, Michaela is thrust into a new job opportunity. The problem? It means working with her brother’s friend – the not-so-friendly\, Finn Sheffield. The two will be forced to put their differences aside to get what they want which is much easier said than done. \nStrictly Business releases August 2024. \n\n\n\nMeet the Author: Jensen Parker \nJensen Parker is a wife\, mother\, and contemporary romance author. Her hobbies include coffee\, wine\, travel\, and books. Jensen is a former retail store manager and real estate professional\, but her heart has always belonged to writing. She recently moved back to her home state of Indiana with her husband\, daughter\, and their zoo. When she isn’t writing\, you’ll find her reading\, playing with her daughter\, cooking new recipes from scratch\, or planning a vacation. \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/author-reading-jensen-parker/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/17f997cd2de31287a5ce9a6541d3667b-nNuZMu.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240922T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240922T200000 DTSTAMP:20240826T161907Z CREATED:20240826T161905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T161907Z UID:10001238-1727020800-1727035200@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Book-to-Film Club with Kan-Kan Cinema: The Fault in Our Stars DESCRIPTION:Join us on September 22nd at 4pm for a book discussion following a film screening of The Fault in Our Stars at Kan-Kan Cinema & Brasserie! This discussion and screen is in recognition of Banned Books Week (9/22-9/28). \n\n\n\nPlease purchase tickets to Kan-Kan Cinema & Brasserie’s film screening here. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a free book club and discussion of The Fault in Our Stars by John Green after the film. \n\n\n\nThe Fault in Our Stars: Hazel and Gus are teenagers who meet at a cancer support group and fall in love. They both share the same acerbic wit and a love of books\, especially “An Imperial Affliction”\, so they embark on a journey to visit an author in Amsterdam. \n\n\n\nYou must buy tickets for this event. If you would like to include a donation to Indy Reads\, please use the “Donate” button. Indy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their families through literacy\, English language skills\, and job readiness programming. For more information about Indy Reads and the students we serve\, visit our website at indyreads.org. URL:https://indyreads.org/event/book-to-film-club-with-kan-kan-cinema-the-fault-in-our-stars/ LOCATION:IN ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/The-Fault-in-Our-Stars-Movie-Poster.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240926T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240926T183000 DTSTAMP:20250306T145015Z CREATED:20240730T165226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T145015Z UID:10001235-1727370000-1727375400@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Author Reading: Heidi Beierle DESCRIPTION:Join Heidi Beierle on September 26th at 5pm for a reading\, discussion\, and signing of her new memoir\, ‘Heidi Across America’!\n\n\nJoin Heidi Beierle on September 26th at Indy Reads from 5-6:30pm for a reading\, discussion\, and signing of her new memoir\, Heidi Across America. \nThere will be a reading\, discussion\, Q&A session\, and a signing to follow. \nThis event is recommended for all ages. \nAll proceeds from book sales at Indy Reads support our English literacy programming. \n\n\n\nHeidi Across America \nA memoir of homecoming – Heidi Across America is a gritty story of how opening our hearts to others enables us to open our hearts to ourselves and love what we find there. \nIn the summer of 2010\, Heidi Beierle had just finished her first year of graduate studies in community and regional planning and decided to pedal her bicycle solo from her home on the west coast across rural America to the Preserving the Historic Road conference in Washington\, D.C. What started as a research trip turned into an intimately physical and psychological encounter with self and nationhood. \nHeidi was 35 at the time and didn’t love much about herself except her ability to endure grueling physical undertakings. She viewed her journey as an opportunity to fix her failures and insufficiencies. There were also some research questions she wanted to explore: Why do people live in small towns and what do they like about it? Did a bicyclist like herself bring economic benefit to the small towns she visited? What could communities do to support or invite cyclists to stay in their towns? What could cyclists do to support the communities? \nAlong the way\, she was surprised by the kindness of strangers and the emotional pinch of traveling through Wyoming where she grew up. Her journey led her through the Plains and into the Ozarks where the heat climbed to agonizing temperatures and every pedal stroke in the heat felt one closer to death. By the time she completed the trip\, Heidi discovered a newfound compassion for herself and a growing love for her country. Strangers opened their hearts to her and in turn\, she opened her heart to herself. \nAnd her questions began to change and mirror things many Americans are asking themselves today: How can I be okay in my own skin? What does it mean to be enough? How do I satisfy my desire to travel without harming the planet? What does it mean to love America? \nFor many young people\, it is a rite of passage to light out on an adventure to see the world and expose themselves to new experiences\, but we don’t often talk about how Americans seeing America can open us to the differences\, awe\, and wonder available right here in our nation. Heidi Across America offers a journey to self-love\, empathy\, consideration for others\, and respect for the spirit of place as pathways to find connection and home. \n\n\n\nMeet the Author: Heidi Beierle \nHeidi Beierle is an artist and creepy-crawly lover based in Bellingham\, Washington\, who writes about the sensory experience of being alive and enjoying detours to the underworld\, inner space\, and the cosmos. She grew up in Wyoming where the wind\, dryness\, and desolate landscape made an imprint on her. This punishing environment taught Heidi self-reliance\, the beautiful dimensions of solitude\, how to push through pain\, and that survival is best friends with adaptation and death. \nHeidi has earned three degrees\, two in English and one in Community and Regional Planning. Her writing about her cross-country bicycle ride has been published in National Geographic Traveler\, High Desert Journal\, VoiceCatcher Journal\, and Journal of America’s Byways. \nLearn more at Heidibeierle.com \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/author-reading-heidi-beierle/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/0ea523bc906365c874596d1bfdab7e24-NrPKLV.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240926T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240926T190000 DTSTAMP:20240918T182653Z CREATED:20231127T204617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T182653Z UID:10000421-1727370000-1727377200@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Indy Reads Game Night! DESCRIPTION:Bring your family to our weekly game night.\n\n\nGame night is free for kids and families! Thursdays at 5pm. We have some chess sets and games but feel free to bring along your favorite to play. \nFor more information or questions\, please email bookstore@indyreads.org. \n \nIndy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their families through literacy\, English language skills\, and job readiness programming. For more information about Indy Reads and the students we serve\, visit our website at indyreads.org. URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-game-night-54/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/84c2dfdeae835a0d8b9bbbe1eb4e6cab-WUvFfy.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240927T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240927T183000 DTSTAMP:20240924T190711Z CREATED:20240805T135315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T190711Z UID:10001237-1727456400-1727461800@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Queer & Trans Life: Writing Today & Feeling Singular DESCRIPTION:Join Ben Bascom and four writers on September 27th at 5pm for the launch of ‘Feeling Singular’ and a discussion of queer life today.\n\n\nJoin Ben Bascom\, Imani Jones\, Jay Kibble\, Victoria Logan\, & Scoot Swain for the launch of Ben’s new book\, Feeling Singular: Queer Masculinities in the Early United States\, and a discussion on modern queer experiences. \nBen will open the event with a brief discussion on the history of queerness and transness. Then Imani Jones\, Jay Kibble\, Victoria Logan\, & Scoot Swain will each share their philosophies\, theories\, and experiences of queerness along with a brief reading of their works. \nPlease note that we have capacity for 50 seated guests and 30 standing guests. Seats are first come\, first serve\, with some reserved seating for guests who need seats for accessibility. \n\n\n\nFeeling Singular: Queer Masculinities in the Early United States \nMuch of U.S. cultural production since the twentieth century has celebrated the figure of the singular individual\, from the lonesome Huckleberry Finn to the cinematic loners John Wayne and Clint Eastwood\, but that tradition casts a backward shadow that prohibits seeing how the singular in America was previously marked as unwanted\, outcast\, excessive\, or weird. Feeling Singular: Queer Masculinities in the Early United States examines the paradoxical nature of masculine self-promotion and individuality in the early United States. Through a collection of singular life narratives\, author Ben Bascom draws on a queer studies approach that uncovers how fraught private desires shaped public masculinity increasingly at odds with the disinterested norms of republican public \n\n\n\nMeet the Author: Ben Bascom \nBen Bascom teaches early and nineteenth-century American literature and contemporary LGBTQ studies at Ball State University. His work draws upon a queer studies methodology that follows the relationship between power and desire\, gender and sexuality\, in American literary cultures. His recently published book\, Feeling Singular: Queer Masculinities in the Early United States—available through Oxford University Press—examines the histories of exclusion that have produced the norms that today consolidate around white\, straight\, and cisgender male identities. He is currently working on a project that examines the intersection of sexuality and mental health in nineteenth-century American literature.  \n\n\n\nMeet the Panelists: Imani Jones \nImani Jones (they/them/theirs) is a 25-year-old neurodivergent\, nonbinary\, artist\, community builder\, friend\, fashion enthusiast\, model\, and lesbian. They received a BS in Psychology from Ball State University and continue to exude a deep passion for community\, poetry and speech communication\, liberation\, and cultural analysis. Imani’s artistry is rooted in a close connection to their identity\, emotions and the continuous pondering of how expression allows them to navigate the world. Imani’s life’s art is to be a living\, flawed\, open\, and honest example of what it means to be yourself\, to build community out of a relational deficit\, and to thrive within a system that is made to harm you and divert hope. Imani hopes to expand their art and use their voice as a way of living so as to better serve their community\, and to use their time and energy sharing with people. Through their words and writing\, Imani shows people how to release themselves from the mental and emotional strongholds that our systems have created.  \n\n\n\nMeet the Panelists: Jay Kibble  \nJay Kibble (he/they) is an emerging writer living in Richmond\, IN. He received his Master’s in English from Ball State University where he happily began and continues to work with River Teeth: A Journal of Nonfiction Narrative. His journalism has appeared in Chatter and Get Out Chattanooga magazines\, while his creative nonfiction is forthcoming in The Broken Plate and Rural Education and Queer Identities: Rural and (Out)rooted\, an anthology spearheaded by Virginia Tech’s Center for Rural Education (forthcoming with Rutledge in 2025). When not performing marketing wizardry for Earlham College\, Jay works on the leadership and PR/Media teams for Muncie Queer Alliance\, a local nonprofit looking to increase inclusivity and connection within the Muncie queer community. A lot of what Jay will read tonight is from his memoir in progress\, tentatively titled “Chaos Orbiting Chaos.” His poetry is swirling around in his head and should land on the page shortly.  He’d like to thank BSU faculty\, UTC faculty\, Midwest Writers Workshop\, family and friends\, and his boyfriend for helping him develop the confidence to get to where he is today. Also\, coffee.  Huge shout-out to coffee.  \n\n\n\nMeet the Panelists: Victoria Logan  \nVictoria is an Indianapolis native\, and she attended Broad Ripple Magnet High School for the Arts and Humanities. It was in high school where she found her love of news and writing. Victoria continued her education and ultimately obtained her bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in English from Ball State University. During her time in the MA program\, she explored various aspects of her life\, including her struggles with having an autoimmune disease and various pieces of her identity. Her final creative project used the topic of love as a vehicle to showcase her experiences\, desires\, and woes with the subject. She gravitated to writing poetry at the end of it all but remains open to other genres as the wind sends them. In future works\, she looks to explore the layers of abandonment and healing through writing. Victoria is a lover of the arts of all forms\, nature\, hugging trees\, cartoons\, working out\, staring at the sun\, and has an unconditional and at times uncontrollable love of ramen.   \n\n\n\nMeet the Panelists: Scoot Swain  \nScoot Swain is a poet and artist from Columbia City\, Indiana. Coming from a small town\, she wanted to be Spider-Man when she grew up\, but eventually learned she couldn’t abide a career in law enforcement. She has a B.A. in Creative Writing from Ball State and an M.F.A. in Poetry from Butler. She was poetry editor at Turnpike Magazine and has read for Booth: a Journal. Her work smashes together multiple forms\, namely comics and poetry. Common themes include gender\, religion\, roadkill\, and small things found twiddling their thumbs where they don’t belong. Currently\, she’s working on a collection of work about God (capital G)\, the worst friend a gal can have. Her work can be found at the Indianapolis Review and Peach Magazine. You can follow her on Instagram at @scootswainpoet or you can ask for her email after the reading.   \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/queer-trans-life-writing-today-feeling-singular/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/3f90ead9f059d3f932914db8c82041b4-HBtfZ8.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240928T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240928T120000 DTSTAMP:20240918T182727Z CREATED:20240725T142607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T182727Z UID:10001223-1727521200-1727524800@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Big Chair Story Time DESCRIPTION:Story time provided by our staff\, volunteers\, and students – Indy Reads to you! Every Saturday EXCEPT for the first Saturday of the month.\n\n\nThe Event \nJoin our staff\, volunteers\, and students as we share some of our favorite stories with the community. This is a family-friendly event\, and all ages are welcome! Big Chair Story Time is every Saturday at 11am\, except for the first Saturday of the month where we have Drag Story Hour instead. \nYou are welcome to bring coffee\, water\, snacks to enjoy while listening. \n \nThis event is Pay What You Can — Here’s what your Suggested Donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay What You Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! \nFor more information\, please email bookstore@indyreads.org. \nIndy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their families through literacy\, English language skills\, and job readiness programming. For more information about Indy Reads and the students we serve\, visit our website at www.indyreads.org. URL:https://indyreads.org/event/big-chair-story-time-93/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/daff464e7ed5144962cc366b71780015-V0BuLY.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240928T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240928T160000 DTSTAMP:20240918T182728Z CREATED:20240730T165228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T182728Z UID:10001236-1727532000-1727539200@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Author Reading: Karol Lagodzki DESCRIPTION:Join Karol Lagodzki on September 28th at 2pm for a reading\, discussion\, and signing of their book\, ‘Controlled Conversations’!\n\n\nJoin Karol Lagodzki on September 28th at Indy Reads from 2-4pm for a reading\, discussion\, and signing of his book: Controlled Conversations. \nThere will be a reading\, discussion\, Q&A session\, and signing to follow. \nThis event is recommended for all ages. \nAll proceeds from book sales at Indy Reads support our English literacy programming. \n\n\n\nControlled Conversations \nIn 1982 Soviet-controlled Poland—a time and place of suspicion and mistrust—when geopolitical forces and violent men descend upon her little town of Zygmuntowo\, Emilia must decide if she’s willing to risk prison or worse for self-respect and for her unexpected lover.   \nOrdered to monitor the calls she connects\, Emilia\, a telephone switchboard operator\, overhears a mysterious coded conversation. It continues to distract her\, but not as much as the growing realization that she’s falling in unsanctioned love with her best friend Kalina. Meanwhile\, outside the city of Frombork\, Antek\, a shipyard engineer and a Solidarity labor union treasurer\, escapes from prison and works to recover the union’s money\, a task which in time leads him to Emilia’s town. In the metropolitan city of Gdańsk\, Roman\, a secret police major\, wants the money for himself and dreams of his own escape and the magical beaches of Rio de Janeiro.   \nThe only daughter of a local Communist Party apparatchik\, Emilia has enjoyed a sheltered life\, but with the advent of martial law\, her mother’s influence can no longer shield her. She faces choices she never expected to make when she discovers her best friend’s and lover’s involvement with the resistance. With new allies and enemies in town\, the time to choose a side is now.  \nIn his debut novel\, Karol Lagodzki asks: What separates people who transcend their fear and take risks for the sake of change from the rest of us? The answer is up to the readers.  \n\n\n\nMeet the Author: Karol Lagodzki \nKarol Lagodzki\, a native of Poland\, is an exophonic\, English-language author of fiction. His stories have appeared in Invisible City\, Storm Cellar\, NUNUM\, Streetlight Magazine\, and elsewhere\, and he has won Panel Magazine’s Ruritania Prize for Short Fiction. Controlled Conversations is his debut novel.  \nHe holds an MFA in creative writing\, buys more books than he can read or afford—usually novels and short story collections\, though he’s been known to pick up an odd book of poetry or accessible science—and gives back to the literary community by serving as a reader for several journals. Karol’s non-writing careers have ranged from fixing stucco while dangling from roofs in Paris to sorting through human cadaver heads in Florida to developing and marketing medical devices for critically ill people in the American Midwest\, but his true ambition is to remain a student for as long as he possibly can and make sure more stories make it out onto the page.  \nKarol lives halfway down a Southern Indiana ravine with his wonderful\, unconventional family\, a scurry of squirrels\, a passel of possums\, a gaze of raccoons\, a descent of woodpeckers\, and a large dog.  \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/author-reading-karol-lagodzki/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/111c1b71911cd252cf14575823be5943-qwiDK0.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240929T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240929T170000 DTSTAMP:20250306T144443Z CREATED:20240102T201838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T144443Z UID:10001035-1727625600-1727629200@indyreads.org SUMMARY:The Indy Reads Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join our monthly book club on the last Sunday of each month at 4pm! Let’s geek out over our Book of the Month!\n\n\nThe Indy Reads Book Club features a variety of authors and book genres and is open to the public. If you are a book lover looking for space to geek out over books\, or someone who is looking to expand their reading list\, we want to chat with you! \nHosted by Gya Torres and Casey Culp\, our monthly book club is intended to be a fun\, easy space to chat about what we love about our Book of the Month. Pick up a copy at Indy Reads for 15% off and then join us on the last Sunday of each month at 4pm to discuss! Join us for one discussion or all of them! \nThis monthly event is recommended for adults age 18+. \n\n\n\n2024 Books of the Month \nJanuary: Legendborn by Tracy Deonn \nFebruary: Somebody’s Daughter by Ashley C. Ford \nMarch: Bride by Ali Hazelwood \nApril: Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo \nMay: Heartstopper by Alice Oseman \nJune: It Came From the Closet edited by Joe Vallese \nJuly: All That She Carried by Tiya Miles: One State/One Story: All That She Carried/Freedom Over Me \nAugust: Behind You Is the Sea by Susan Muaddi Darraj \nSeptember: Don’t Forget the Girl by Rebecca McKanna \nOctober: Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe \nNovember: You\, Again by Kate Goldbeck \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/the-indy-reads-book-club-9/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/99d20086b9bae73dd0a134b89151f7ed-hZLdZf.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241002T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241002T190000 DTSTAMP:20240918T182729Z CREATED:20240320T200451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T182729Z UID:10001116-1727888400-1727895600@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Indy Reads Chess Club DESCRIPTION:Join Coach C on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 5pm for this family-friendly program!\n\n\nChess is brought to you by the letter C and Cloud City Youth with Coach C. The chess club is free for kids and families on the first and third Wednesdays at 5pm. Don’t play? That’s OK! The learning is easy for all. \nEverything is provided\, including boards\, sets\, and clocks. \nCoach C is a professional chess coach and teacher. For younger students\, he uses a supportive and encouraging creative play method of instruction that delivers tournament-grade chess instruction. This has led to multiple scholastic state championships and top 100 nationally ranked players. \nSponsored by Indy’s Kids\, Inc. — Check out www.cloudcityyouth.com\, if you would like to learn more. \n“I have come to the personal conclusion that while all artists are not chess players\, all chess players are artists.” – Marcel Duchamp \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-chess-club-11/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/c3c6c618780d396aa7224d37359eb751-n8DuT1.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241003T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241003T190000 DTSTAMP:20240918T182711Z CREATED:20231127T204618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T182711Z UID:10000422-1727974800-1727982000@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Indy Reads Game Night! DESCRIPTION:Bring your family to our weekly game night.\n\n\nGame night is free for kids and families! Thursdays at 5pm. We have some chess sets and games but feel free to bring along your favorite to play. \nFor more information or questions\, please email bookstore@indyreads.org. \n \nIndy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their families through literacy\, English language skills\, and job readiness programming. For more information about Indy Reads and the students we serve\, visit our website at indyreads.org. URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-game-night-55/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/84c2dfdeae835a0d8b9bbbe1eb4e6cab-WUvFfy.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241005T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241005T113000 DTSTAMP:20240918T182712Z CREATED:20231221T175910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T182712Z UID:10001024-1728124200-1728127800@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Drag Story Hour with Prince Brentlee and Aqua Marie! DESCRIPTION:Join Prince Brentlee and Aqua Marie for our Drag Story Hour! Fun for the entire family!\n\n\nThe Event \nDrag Story Hour uses the art of drag in children’s story hours to spread literacy\, love\, and acceptance! Join Prince Brentlee and Aqua Marie as they capture the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and give kids a glamorous and positive role model. This is a family-friendly event\, and all ages are welcome! \n \nThis event is Pay What You Can — Here’s what your Suggested Donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay What You Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! \n\n\n\nPrince Brentlee (he/they) is the drag pop sensation of Indianapolis that has more energy than a can of Red Bull spiked with a 5hr energy. They are always filled to brim with unicorn energy and enjoy spending each story hour with their little royal friends. Their favorite book as a kid was Where The Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein. \n\n\n\nAqua MarieHey my name is Aqua Marie. She/her are my pronouns in drag. I have been doing Drag since November 2023. I have helped with the Indy Drag Theater with a few productions. I have my B.S. in Early Childhood Administration\, so I have a huge passion for reading stories with children. I love that I get to use this to bring two of my passions together and share that with others! \n\n\nFor more information\, please email bookstore@indyreads.org. \nIndy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their families through literacy\, English language skills\, and job readiness programming. For more information about Indy Reads and the students we serve\, visit our website at indyreads.org. URL:https://indyreads.org/event/drag-story-hour-with-prince-brentlee-18/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/e3c37f94db53e15e59662879667cb997-WEwV5x.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241005T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241005T130000 DTSTAMP:20240513T172750Z CREATED:20240513T172749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T172750Z UID:10001149-1728129600-1728133200@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Riot Reads Book Club DESCRIPTION:For October\, we’ll read When We Were Birds by Ayanna Lloyd Banwo! To get to the room pass the checkout counter\, go down the hall\, and take a left. Masks welcome but not mandatory. \n\n\n\nWhen We Were Birds by Ayanna Lloyd Banwo \n\n\n\nA mythic love story set in Trinidad\, Ayanna Lloyd Banwo’s radiant debut is a masterwork of lush imagination and exuberant storytelling–a spellbinding and hopeful novel about inheritance\, loss\, and love’s seismic power to heal. \n\n\n\nIn the old house on a hill\, where the city meets the rainforest\, Yejide’s mother is dying. She is leaving behind a legacy that now passes to Yejide: one St Bernard woman in every generation has the power to shepherd the city’s souls into the afterlife. But after years of suffering her mother’s neglect and bitterness\, Yejide is looking for a way out. \n\n\n\nRaised in the countryside by a devout Rastafarian mother\, Darwin has always abided by the religious commandment not to interact with death. He has never been to a funeral\, much less seen a dead body. But when the only job he can find is grave digging\, he must betray the life his mother built for him in order to provide for them both. Newly shorn of his dreadlocks and his past\, and determined to prove himself\, Darwin finds himself adrift in a city electric with possibility and danger. \n\n\n\nYejide and Darwin will meet inside the gates of Fidelis\, an ancient and sprawling cemetery\, where the dead lie uneasy in their graves and a reckoning with fate beckons them both. URL:https://indyreads.org/event/riot-reads-book-club-7/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/When-we-were-birds-by-ayanna-lloyd-banwo.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241005T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241005T183000 DTSTAMP:20240918T182731Z CREATED:20240826T165324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T182731Z UID:10001241-1728145800-1728153000@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Writers Night with Pen to Paper DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads and Pen to Paper for a bimonthly writing workshop on the first and third Saturdays from 4:30-6:30 pm.\n\n\nJoin Indy Reads and Pen to Paper for this bimonthly writing workshop from 4:30-6:30 pm on the first and third Saturdays of the month. \nThis workshop is recommended for ages 18+ \nLearn More about Pen to Paper \n\n\n\nMeet the Pen to Paper \nWe write. We share. We live. \nPen to Paper is Indy’s most notorious coterie of misfit writers. \n\n\nWhat We Do \nIn its simplest form\, we write stuff\, share it with each other\, and talk about it. \nWe critique each other’s written material and provide creative support\, constructive criticism\, and sage advice. \n\n\nWho May Join \nIf you write\, you may join. Even if you don’t write\, give us a whirl (as long as you provide us with homemade cookies and lemonade). \nWe accept people at all skill levels\, from the doe-eyed novice to the experts. \nIf you want to write or improve your writing\, then you’ve come to the right place! \nWe critique all manner of writing\, be it fiction\, non-fiction\, poetry\, travelogues\, technical manuals … if it has words\, we’ll read it. \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/writers-night-with-pen-to-paper-3/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/a8a70d70d428740fac4e47fec905114f-Hw0if6.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241006T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241006T160000 DTSTAMP:20240918T183930Z CREATED:20240916T171930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T183930Z UID:10001250-1728223200-1728230400@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Poetry Reading: Curtis L. Crisler\, Bree Jo'ann Flannelly\, & Liz Whiteacre DESCRIPTION:Join Curtis L. Crisler\, Bree Jo’ann Flannelly\, & Liz Whiteacre at Indy Reads on October 6th at 2pm for a poetry reading.Join Curtis L. Crisler\, Bree Jo’ann Flannelly\, & Liz Whiteacre at Indy Reads on October 6th from 2-4pm for a celebration of poetry! These three poets will collaborate\, creating an atmosphere of artistic excitement\, all three sharing the mic\, and taking turns reading a poem inspired by the last. The poets feed off each other\, not knowing what to read until that very moment. Poets will be given a 10-minute solo set to share their work. There will be a discussion to follow. Meet the Poets Curtis L. Crisler Curtis L. Crisler was born and raised in Gary\, Indiana. Crisler\, an award-winning poet/author\, has a new book called Doing Drive-bys on How to Love in the Midwest. He has six poetry books\, two YA books\, and five poetry chapbooks. He’s been published in a variety of magazines\, journals\, and anthologies. He’s co-editor of poetry for the Museum of Americana. He created the Indiana Chitlin Circuit and the poetry form called the sonastic. He’s the Indiana Poet Laureate and Professor of English at Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW). He can be contacted at www.poetcrisler.com. Curtis L. Crisler’s Doing Drive-bys on How to Find Love in the Midwest Curtis L. Crisler’s Doing Drive-bys on How to Find Love in the Midwest is a lyrical poetic topography embodying his “urban Midwestern sensibility” (uMs). Through his uMs lens\, his poems transfigure and chronicle the humanity of the past\, present\, and future of Black Midwesterners (and all globe-stompers)— transforming our dead and living into one sacrosanct body that traverses this earth with our surreal and haggard breaths. Praise for Doing Drive-bys on How to Love in the Midwest “…Whitman affected me this way\, and Dickinson did\, and so did T.S. Eliot…I want to make his wild one-of-a-kind poetic voice my own\, and I want to write about what he writes about\, the world that needs to be written about\, the world ignored by too many people\, the world of brutality against the good people deprived of justice and love.” —John Guzlowski\, author of Echoes of Tattered Tongues “Doing Drive-bys on How to Love in the Midwest is about loving\, losing\, and honoring the moments of life we do have…his perspective on this life\, now\, in this place\, holds us accountable to find all the “beautiful things” that will break our hearts.” —Sarah Sandman\, author of The Sinew of 47 Years and I Speak Moan “…this man’s poems are liable to jump right up off the page and dance\, so infused are they with righteous rhythms. But the moves aren’t just for show. Crisler is after the heart and the hurt inside the contemporary experience.” —Justin Hamm\, author of Drinking Guinness With the Dead “All the feels I’ve ever felt about what it means to live and love and lay claim to the Midwest are expressed in Crisler’s poetry. This is what it is to be seen. Doing Drive-bys on How to Love in the Midwest…is a message\, a critical intervention\, a rapturous ode to a way of being.” —Terrion L. Williamson\, Director\, Black Midwest Initiative\, & Associate Professor\, Black Studies and Gender and Women’s Studies Bree Jo’ann Flannelly Bree Jo’ann Flannelly is an artist and educator based in Indianapolis\, IN. She is a candidate for an MFA in Creative Writing from Butler University. Her book Black Glitter was published in 2018 by Monster House Press. Her writing has appeared in Sarka Journal\, Poets.org\, The Journal Petra and The Indianapolis Review. Follow her on Instagram @cloudprincess87 to learn more about her work\, community engagement and radical shenanigans Liz Whiteacre Liz Whiteacre’s poetry explores accident\, disability\, aging\, and wellness. She is the author of Hit the Ground and has a chapbook forthcoming this spring called It could account for the panic. Her poems have appeared in Wordgathering\, Disability Studies Quarterly\, Kaleidoscope\, Breath & Shadow\, and other publications. Liz is an associate professor of English at the University of Indianapolis. She teaches writing and publishing there\, as well as advises Etchings Press. This event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: FREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! $10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! $20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! Other – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/poetry-reading-curtis-l-crisler-bree-joann-flannelly-liz-whiteacre/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Poetry-Reading-Curtis-Bree.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241009T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241009T193000 DTSTAMP:20240918T182716Z CREATED:20231018T151620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T182716Z UID:10000340-1728496800-1728502200@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Poetry & More Open Mic Night DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6pm for a FREE\, family-friendly open mic night. Poets\, storytellers\, and more welcome!\n\n\nJoin Indy Reads on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6pm for our Poetry & More Open Mic Night! Performers may sign up beginning at 5pm and will be called to perform in the order they signed up. \n***Special February Date: February 7th \nAll performance styles are welcome including singers/songwriters\, poetry readings\, monologues/theater\, dance\, comedy and more. We ask to keep your performance to approximately 3 minutes. If there is time remaining\, participants are welcome to share another selection. \nPlease note this is a FAMILY-FRIENDLY event. Explicit language\, gestures\, behavior are prohibited. For music\, radio edit is required. \nPerformers are welcome to use our stage\, podium\, and microphone for their piece. \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/poetry-more-open-mic-night-12/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/9872d20b307fab70066b8afc63bbbe70-CesUeg.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241010T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241010T190000 DTSTAMP:20240918T182717Z CREATED:20231127T204618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T182717Z UID:10000423-1728579600-1728586800@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Indy Reads Game Night! DESCRIPTION:Bring your family to our weekly game night.\n\n\nGame night is free for kids and families! Thursdays at 5pm. We have some chess sets and games but feel free to bring along your favorite to play. \nFor more information or questions\, please email bookstore@indyreads.org. \n \nIndy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their families through literacy\, English language skills\, and job readiness programming. For more information about Indy Reads and the students we serve\, visit our website at indyreads.org. URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-game-night-56/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/84c2dfdeae835a0d8b9bbbe1eb4e6cab-WUvFfy.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241011T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241011T183000 DTSTAMP:20250306T144949Z CREATED:20240916T171932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T144949Z UID:10001251-1728666000-1728671400@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Author Panel: Publication Journeys DESCRIPTION:Join a panel of three authors at Indy Reads on October 11th from 5-6:30 pm as they share and discuss their journeys to getting published!\n\n\nInterested in getting published but do not know where to start? Have questions about getting published and want first-hand accounts of the industry? This event is just for you! \nJoin Indy Reads and a panel of four authors\, Wes Blake\, Robin Lee Lovelace\, and Brian Muriel\, from the University of Indianapolis’s Etchings Press as they share and discuss their publication journeys on October 6th at 5pm. \n\n\nMeet the Panelists \n\n\n\nWes Blake \nWes Blake’s fiction and essays have appeared in Louisiana Literature Journal\, Blood & Bourbon\, Book of Matches\, Jelly Bucket\, White Wall Review\, and elsewhere. His novella\, Pineville Trace\, won the Etchings Press Book Prize at the University of Indianapolis. Lee Martin\, author of the Pulitzer Prize Finalist\, The Bright Forever\, described him as “a writer to watch.” His novel\, Antenna\, was a semifinalist for the UNO Press Lab Prize. He holds an MFA from the Bluegrass Writers Studio. He lives in Kentucky. \n\n\n\nPineville Trace \nAfter being sentenced to a minimum-security prison in eastern Kentucky\, former southern revival preacher and confidence man\, Frank Russet\, escapes. Taking only a cat named Buffalo and a desire to outrun his former life\, he journeys to the fringes of society. As he struggles to survive\, Frank confronts his past\, seeking redemption amidst the wilderness. As Frank traverses the shadowy edges of society\, he encounters remnants of his former self\, forcing him to confront his deepest regrets and desires. In Pineville Trace\, Blake’s haunting prose captures the essence of a man on the brink of transformation\, urging readers to ponder the thin line between redemption and damnation. \n\n\n\nRobin Lee Lovelace \nRobin Lee Lovelace is a mixed-race African-American writer who usually writes short fiction. In 2019\, she won the Etchings Press annual competition for her novella Savonne\, Not Vonny. She was named as an honoree in the Emerging Author category for the 2020 Indiana Author’s Awards. In 2021\, she was one of the three finalists for the Don Belton Fiction Prize for her collection of stories A Wild Region\, a Stowe Story Labs SAG Indie Finalist for Savonne\, Not Vonny\, and the winner of the Marguerite McGlinn short fiction prize for her story “Uncle\,” awarded by Rosemont College and Philadelphia Stories. Her nonfiction essay “Different Times\, Different Degrees\, Same Shit” appeared in the 2023 summer edition of the Indiana Review. Robin’s latest book is a collection of short stories titled A Wild Region. In 2024\, Robin was named one of ten finalists for the ScreenCraft Cinematic Book Competition for Savonne\, Not Vonny. \n\n\n\nSavonne\, Not Vonny \nFrom her Indianapolis home\, upstairs from the whorehouse where her mother works\, young Savonne is taken deep into the bayous of New Orleans. There she learns about Voodoo magic from her aged great-grandfather and meets the dangerous Diamond John\, who is out to steal her family’s powerful conjuring book. With its mix of rural magic and urban realism\, Savonne\, Not Vonny invites readers to reimagine the cultural traditions of New Orleans\, pushing the boundaries of reality\, and redefining home. \n\n\n\nBrian Muriel \nBrian Muriel is a high school English teacher and poet from Naperville\, Illinois\, where he lives with his wife and young family. His work has appeared in West Trade Review\, La Piccioletta Barca\, The Ekphrastic Review\, and others \n\n\n\nElliott\nElliott\, a poetry chapbook\, contains interrelated poems that reanimate the experience of being a caregiver to a child with special needs. The collection surrounds a father teetering on the brink of both hope and heartache—triumph and tragedy. Ultimately\, all caregivers will resonate with Elliott. The sheer act of giving care to a loved one enmeshes a person into the profound contradictions found in life and loss. \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/author-panel-publication-journeys/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Author-Pub-Panel.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241012T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241012T120000 DTSTAMP:20240918T182735Z CREATED:20240725T142614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T182735Z UID:10001224-1728730800-1728734400@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Big Chair Story Time DESCRIPTION:Story time provided by our staff\, volunteers\, and students – Indy Reads to you! Every Saturday EXCEPT for the first Saturday of the month.\n\n\nThe Event \nJoin our staff\, volunteers\, and students as we share some of our favorite stories with the community. This is a family-friendly event\, and all ages are welcome! Big Chair Story Time is every Saturday at 11am\, except for the first Saturday of the month where we have Drag Story Hour instead. \nYou are welcome to bring coffee\, water\, snacks to enjoy while listening. \n \nThis event is Pay What You Can — Here’s what your Suggested Donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay What You Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! \nFor more information\, please email bookstore@indyreads.org. \nIndy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their families through literacy\, English language skills\, and job readiness programming. For more information about Indy Reads and the students we serve\, visit our website at www.indyreads.org. URL:https://indyreads.org/event/big-chair-story-time-94/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/daff464e7ed5144962cc366b71780015-V0BuLY.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241012T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241012T150000 DTSTAMP:20240918T182736Z CREATED:20240826T165329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T182736Z UID:10001242-1728738000-1728745200@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Author Reading: Kimberly Hoffman DESCRIPTION:Join Kimberly Hoffman at Indy Reads on October 12th at 1pm for a reading of her newest children’s book\, ‘No Matter What\, I Love You’.\n\n\nJoin Kimberly Hoffman at Indy Reads for a reading and signing of her newest children’s book\, No Matter What\, I Love You\, on October 12th from 1-3 pm. \nAll ages welcome! \n\n\n\nNo Matter What\, I Love You \nNo Matter What\, I Love You\, author Kimberly S. Hoffman’s ninth book\, explores questions children sometimes have\, but don’t always voice. The main question this book centers on is\, “Will you still love me if I’m different?” \nThe story allows parents to express their unconditional love to their child through a gentle\, rhyming story. \nThough this story centers around affirming love to children\, it also allows adults examine themselves\, learn\, and expand their hearts to love unconditionally. \nThis sweet exchange between a mother and her child allows children to feel the bond and affirmation they need from their parents. \n\n\n\nMeet the Author \nKimberly Hoffman is a spinner of amazing tales that influence young minds to think deeply\, reframing their impossibilities to reach their possibilities. She creates unique and innovative programming to engage any size of audience\, from preschool to seniors\, motivating\, encouraging and challenging them to think outside the box on a variety of topics.   \nKimberly lives in her hometown of Columbus\, Indiana\, working at Cummins Inc. She is married\, has two daughters\, four stepchildren & one grandchild. She is also the owner of Queen Bee Designs\, creating essential oil diffuser jewelry.   \nShe is available for speaking engagements for any age group on topics such as Overcoming Obstacles\, Thinking Outside the Box Regarding Disabilities\, How to Write a Book as well as others.  \nFollow her on Instagram @kimberlyhoffman_author\, Facebook Kimberly S Hoffman – Author\, or on the web https://kimberlyhoffmanblog.wordpress.com/  \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/author-reading-kimberly-hoffman/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/4b2adf95eb3a0a554d47266e7c2b32fb-BE9YN6.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241012T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241012T190000 DTSTAMP:20240918T182733Z CREATED:20240226T193131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T182733Z UID:10001096-1728748800-1728759600@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Writing Workshop and Open Mic with IndyUntitled DESCRIPTION:This monthly workshop/open mic hybrid is for the timid and confident\, the professional and the novice\, the performers and the spectators.\n\n\nThis workshop/open mic hybrid is for the timid and confident\, the professional and the novice\, the performers and the spectators. Our hope is through this event and our collective we empower all voices to come together. \n4-5pm Workshop: come with what you are working on or writing prompts can be provided5-5:30pm Break/Network5:30-7pm Open Mic \nThis monthly event is recommended for ages 13+. \nAll proceeds from purchases at Indy Reads directly support our adult education programming. \n\n\n\nIndyUntitled is an independent writers’ collective consisting of multi-talented individuals with a common goal of connecting our neighbors and friends through poetry. They strongly believe that access to free art and literacy is vital to the health and strength of our community. They aim to progress and uplift writers of all skill sets through workshops\, open mics\, and publication opportunities. \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/writing-workshop-and-open-mic-with-indyuntitled-8/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/6f879cff2e918cda9f1748859880c3a5-AvJBIK.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR