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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.

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June 4, 2026

A Lit Summer Night

10th Anniversary Fundraiser

Support Literary Cleveland and local writers at our 10th anniversary fundraiser!

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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!

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Development Director

Now Hiring

Literary Cleveland is accepting applications for a full-time Development Director. This position is responsible for fundraising strategy, grants, donor development, and fundraising events. Applicants must reside in Northeast Ohio. Applications will be reviewed until April 27. Apply now!

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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.

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Gordon Square Review

Literary Cleveland's biannual online literary journal

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Welcome to Literary Cleveland

Developing writers, amplifying voices, and transforming our community through storytelling.

Upcoming Classes

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Haiku Hike - Spring 2026

Creating New Poetry - May 2026

A Source of Self-Regard: Toni Morrison Reader Series - Session Two

Upcoming Events

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May 20, 2026

Plum City Reading - May 2026

May 31, 2026

Toni Morrison Statewide Virtual Book Club