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Developing writers, amplifying voices, and transforming our community through storytelling.
Upcoming Classes
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Reader Series
2/21, 3/21 & 3/18
A Source of Self-Regard: A Historical Exploration of Toni Morrison's Literature - Session One
Join us in this pay-what-you can deep dive into the works of Toni Morrison.
Business of Writing
2/26
100 Rejections a Year: A Guide to the Literary Journal Submission Process
This craft talk approaches the submission process through the lens of rejection—how to manage its emotional toll and set achievable goals.
Upcoming Events
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February 22, 2026
Toni Morrison Statewide Virtual Book Club
Join our free virtual book club to read and discuss the novels of Toni Morrison as part of our yearlong Beloved: Ohio Celebrates Toni Morrison program.
March 14, 2026
Poetry Inspired by Toni Morrison & The Nature of Our Times
In this workshop, we will tie together Morrison’s lessons with those gifted in the poetry from The Nature of Our Times.
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March 18, 2026
Plum City Reading - Mar 2026
Featuring Korney Morrow, Loung Ung, and Elizabeth Zaleski
Featured Announcements
Everything you need to know
Ohio Celebrates Toni Morrison
Literary Cleveland and Ohio Humanities are planning a yearlong statewide celebration of Toni Morrison in Ohio. Learn more about this 2026-2027 project and how to get involved. Head to the website!
Essential Worker Anthology
Voices from the Edge
In 2021-2022, we collected the stories and poems of essential workers in Northeast Ohio into an anthology that details the lived experience of the pandemic from the point of view of those who sacrificed to keep others safe. Read these powerful and movies stories now.
Gordon Square Review
Literary Cleveland's biannual online literary journal
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