Coming Soon:

Ohio Celebrates Toni Morrison, is a yearlong, statewide tribute to the life, literature, and legacy of Toni Morrison — a Lorain native, Pulitzer Prize winner, and the first Black woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature. There will be many events around the state to celebrate Ms. Morrison’s legacy.

Beloved: A Communal Experience of Toni Morrison’s Award-winning Novel, is a series of discussions about this book. More information will be available February 18, 2026, the kickoff date for the books discussions. This gathering is open whether you are new to the novel Beloved or want to revisit it with other readers; first-time readers should consider joining us.

If you are interested in getting more information, please click here and you will receive an update in February.

Other gatherings:

Writing conferences, workshops, and author readings are a great source of learning and inspiration. These gatherings provide me with insights about craft, ideas for new stories, and advice on how to handle the challenges of making writing my life’s work. They offer opportunities for creative collaboration and artistic alliances—these are places where we can come together.