Groups + Workshops
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Groups+Workshops
New Ways to Jumpstart Stalled Stories with Sahar Mustafah
Saturday & Sunday 2:00 pm EST - 4:15 pm EST February 20 to February 21, 2021
In this workshop, we’ll explore ways of re-entering our stories, as well as strategies to expand characters and scenes.
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What’s Italian? A Journey through 20th Century Italy with Antonio Romani
6 Sessions via Zoom Tuesdays, 6:00 pm EST - 7:30 pm EST February 23 to May 4, 2021
Take a journey through 20th century Italy by way of 12 great short stories, selected from The Penguin Book of Italian Short Stories (edited...
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Reading the Other Americas with Kaiama L. Glover
4 Sessions via Zoom Wednesdays, 7:00 pm EST - 8:30 pm EST February 24 to May 26, 2021
Although situated just a few hundred miles off the coast of Florida, the Caribbean archipelago is a relatively little known place
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The Art of Fiction Writing with Diane Zinna
Once a week Saturdays, 10:00 am EST - 12:00 pm EST February 27 to April 17, 2021
In our eight weeks together, we will explore the art and craft of fiction writing, sharing our work and responding to the work of others with care
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Criminal Justice in Fiction with Jennifer Baker
5 Sessions via Zoom Sundays, 1:00 pm EST - 2:30 pm EST February 28 to June 27, 2021
Whether presented explicitly or metaphorically, social justice themes in art (i.e., ableism, poverty, capitalism, race-based legislation/racism)...
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Elena Ferrante: The Early Works with Rebecca Falkoff
4 Sessions via Zoom Mondays, 7:00 pm EST - 8:30 pm EST March 1 to May 24, 2021
This discussion group, led by NYU professor Rebecca Falkoff, will be dedicated to Elena Ferrante’s first three novels, Troubling Love...
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The Savage Detectives: Roberto Bolaño’s Rambunctious Road Trip with Samuel Rutter
6 Sessions via Zoom Wednesdays, 7:00 pm EST - 8:30 pm EST March 3 to June 9, 2021
A soaring tale of literary adventure, Roberto Bolaño’s The Savage Detectives is packed with pimps, poets, detectives and dealers
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Ali Smith’s Seasonal Quartet with Miriam Tuliao
4 Sessions via Zoom Thursdays, 6:00 pm EST - 7:30 pm EST March 4 to May 20, 2021
From Brexit to Trump, the refugee crisis to the pandemic, Ali Smith’s Seasonal Quartet elliptically explores the intersection of art, nature...
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Crime Fiction from Book to Film with Dr. Frankie Bailey
5 Sessions via Zoom Thursdays, 7:00 pm EST - 8:30 pm EST March 4 to June 24, 2021
This series focuses on crime fiction in which the author sets the book in the context of real life American history and culture
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Groups+Workshops
Cooking Up a Plot: Great Books About Food with Donna Raskin
4 Sessions via Zoom Fridays, 7:00 pm EST - 8:30 pm EST March 5 to June 4, 2021
A wonderful book, a delicious meal, a relaxing cocktail, and stimulating conversation. We will read Mistress of Spices by Chitra Banerjee...
We can only offer full refunds if you cancel one week prior to the start of class. After that, before the start date of class, we can offer a 50% refund. We cannot refund day-of cancellations or refund or partially refund the fee once the class has begun.