NYU Creative Writing

A leading national center for the study of writing and literature. All readings at the Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House, 58 West 10th Street, unless noted.

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Enormous congratulations to NYU Creative Writing Program alumni Gbenga Adesina and Cathy Linh Che, who were both named to the longlist for the 2025 National Book Award in Poetry! Adesina's DEATH DOES NOT END AT THE SEA and Che's BECOMING GHOST are remarkable collections.

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Congrats to our alums Aria Aber (Good Girl), Alex Foster (Circular Motion), and Rob Franklin (Great Black Hope)—all longlisted for @CtrFiction’s 2025 First Novel Prize!

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Proud to see NYU Creative Writing alum Alia Dastagir featured in PEN America’s Ten. Her new book, To Those Who Have Confused You to Be a Person, is essential reading on online abuse.
Read the interview: https://t.co/EzgFSMg8oO

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May 2, 7:30pm: Our brightest MFA voices read from a variety of genres at KGB Bar’s Private Curtain (first floor). Hosted by Michelle Liu + Migwi Mwangi. RSVP here: https://t.co/YidEchu81p (21+ only!) 85 E 4th St, NY, NY 10003.

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May 3, 2pm, Saturday: Celebrate the voices of NYU’s Veterans Writing Workshop, with special guest Matt Gallagher. Join us in person or online! RSVP: https://t.co/phA1xkoQXL Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House, 58 W 10th St, NY, NY 10011.

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May 1, 7pm: Fiction legends Kevin Brockmeier and Karen Russell join Darin Strauss for an evening of readings, conversation, and celebration. RSVP here: https://t.co/rf4ExQI3Oo Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House, 58 W 10th St, NY, NY 10011

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Friday, April 25 at 5pm: Readings by NYU CWP MFA alumni Aria Aber and August Thompson, and current student Alia Dastagir, hosted by Darin Strauss.
Reception/signing to follow.
Books by McNally Jackson.
Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House, 58 W 10th St, NY, NY 10011.

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Thursday, April 24 at 7pm: Katie Kitamura reads from her new novel Audition, followed by a conversation with Tess Gunty + reception/signing. Books for sale courtesy of @mcnallyjackson
Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House, 58 W 10th St, NY, NY 10011.

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We’re so proud to share that NYU MFA alum Karisma Price has won a 2025 Whiting Award in Poetry! Author of I’m Always So Serious and a vital voice in poetry, her work was praised by judges as “songs, howls, portraits, critiques... full of rhythm and light.” Bravo, Karisma!

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Friday, April 11 at 5pm, we’re celebrating the new issue of West 10th! Readings by student contributors and Guest Contributor Matthew Rohrer. Reception to follow. (Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House, 58 West 10th Street, 10011)

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Join us on Thursday, April 10 at 7pm for the launch of Washington Square Review Issue 53! Readings by Becky Hagenston, Saba Keramati, Court Ludwick, and Marianna Suleymanova. Reception to follow. (Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House, 58 West 10th Street, 10011)

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Friday, April 4, 5pm, at 58 West 10th Street, 10011, MFA Junction brings together NYU’s MFA in Creative Writing programs in English and Spanish for a joint student reading featuring pieces in any genre, in the language(s) chosen by the author, with headliner, Valeria Luiselli.

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Thursday, April 3, 7pm, head on over to the Creative Writers House for a poetry reading by Mónica de la Torre and Tan Lin, hosted by current MFA student Elijah Jackson. The reading will be followed by a reception, with books for sale via @mcnallyjackson. We hope to see you there!

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Join us on Friday, March 21 at 7:30pm for the Emerging Writers Reading Series, featuring NYU MFA students reading alongside headliner Isabella Hammad. You must be 21 or older to attend! (KGB Bar - Private Curtain (first floor), 85 East 4th Street, NY, NY 10003)

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On Thursday, March 20 at 7pm, Kristine S. Ervin and Alissa Wilkinson will read from their latest works. With introductions by MFA students Olivia Hunt and Vasvi Kejriwal. Reception and signing to follow. (Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House, 58 West 10th Street, 10011)

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Settle in for an evening of fiction on Thursday, March 13 at 7pm with Nell Freudenberger and Tony Tulathimutte in conversation with Darin Strauss. A reception will follow—don’t miss it! Creative Writers House, 58 West 10th Street, 10011.

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Join us on Friday, March 7 at 5pm for a poetry reading with Farnoosh Fathi, Sally Keith, and Amanda Nadelberg, hosted by Matthew Rohrer. A reception and signing will follow, with books available for purchase courtesy of McNally Jackson. 58 West 10th Street, 10011.

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Thursday, March 6 at 7pm: A Nonfiction New Salon with McKenzie Wark in conversation with Hari Kunzru. A Q&A, signing, and reception to follow, with books available for purchase by McNally Jackson. Creative Writers House, 58 West 10th Street, 10011.

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Friday, February 28 at 5pm! We’re a poetry reading by Megan Fernandes and Monica Youn, two groundbreaking voices in poetry. With introductions by current NYU Creative Writing MFA students Aspen DeGroot (Fernandes) and Arman Salem (Youn). Reception and signing to follow.