Senior Vice President and Chief Program Officer Deborah Sunya Moore said Alexander’s expertise and networks will help the Institution realize a vision for the Literary Arts as a key driver of patron engagement. In addition to the CLSC, Chautauqua Literary Arts programs include the Writers’ Center, Writers’ Festival, Poetry Makerspace, and two annual literary prizes, The Chautauqua Prize and the Chautauqua Janus Prize. Alexander, the former Innovator-in-Residence at the American School in London, made his Chautauqua debut in a week dedicated to “The Life of Literature” in August 2023.Īs director of Chautauqua’s Literary Arts program, which has its roots in the 145-year-old Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle (CLSC), Alexander will provide strategic vision and leadership for all Literary Arts programs, with a focus on amplifying Chautauqua’s position as a national force in the literary arts. His books have long been a staple on lists for both the Institution’s Young Readers program and its Battle of the Books. Alexander will also serve as the Inaugural Writer-in-Residence at Chautauqua.Ī poet, educator, publisher, and Emmy-nominated producer, Alexander is the author of 40 books, including Why Fathers Cry at Night: A Memoir The Caldecott Medal and Newbery Honor-winning picture book The Undefeated, illustrated by Kadir Nelson Becoming Muhammad Ali, co-authored with James Patterson and the Newbery Medal-winning middle grade novel, The Crossover, now a television series on Disney+. Rudell Artistic Director of Literary Arts. Summer Reading Kickoff: Lamar Giles and Raul the IIIĬhautauqua Institution today announced the appointment of #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Kwame Alexander to the role of Michael I. Summer Reading Kickoff: Kwame Alexander and Mo Willems National Poetry Month: Kwame Alexander with surprise special guests Take a sneak peek below and keep an eye on for additional updates - registration for our next events will open up in mid-January!īlack History Month: Kwame Alexander and Dare Coulter, An American Storyīlack History Month: Jerry Craft with special guests the Gibbs sisters, authors of graphic novel Ghost RoastĪuthor Study Abroad: Kwame Alexander with surprise special guests We're gearing up for Author Study 2024 Spring Semester, with a number of great events in the works! Each 45-minute virtual livestream features special guests, a mini-craft lesson, readings and book talks, Q&A, and more.
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