Hello there! At the University of Iowa, we love our writers, our programs, we love our alumni, our faculty and staff, and our students -- and we love the wealth of literature that they gift us, simply by being here.
We have created "5 Reads for Friday" as an easy, laid-back series, compiling a short list of inspirational, helpful and fun treasures from our family to yours. Enjoy what you find, take what you need, and be well.
From the Iowa Review: Jericho Brown, Romans 12:1 (2008)
"Heavy as heaven itself, / my Body, my dying sacrifice, desirous / As I will be, black as I am."
- Hey Iowa, What Should I Read?: Here is a list of Creative Writing Prompts from IWP alum Christopher Mlalazi
Mlalazi offers tips on how one can push their craft further! Here are the first four creative writing prompts.
From our Free Online Courses: Power of the Pen: Identities and Social Issues in Poetry and Plays
This MOOC-Pack focuses on writing about identities, communities, and social issues in poetry and plays.
From the University of Iowa Press: Just Checking In w/ UI Press author Dominic Bucca
University of Iowa Press author Dominic Bucca shares quarantine routines, a pictures of his cat co-workers and book suggestions this week!
Iowa Long Read: Iowa City - Little Town, Big on Writing
"The University of Iowa’s longtime renown and excellence in creative writing contribute to city’s international reputation as a writer’s haven."
And that's it!
We hope you enjoy. And check back each week for a new list!