The Emerging Writers Reading Series showcases the students of the NYU graduate Creative Writing Program, and features established writers as special guests.

C. K. Williams is the author of numerous books of poetry, including "The Singing" (2003), which won the National Book Award, and "Repair," winner of a Pulitzer Prize. His new book of poems, "Wait," is due in April 2010.

Lydia Davis is the acclaimed author of five collections of short fiction, including "Varieties of Disturbance" (a 2007 National Book Award finalist) and "The Collected Stories of Lydia Davis," as well as a novel, "The End of the Story." Davis is also the translator of many French literary works, including "Swann’s Way" by Marcel Proust.

Jonathan Lethem is the author of seven novels, one novella, two short-story collections, and a volume of essays. Lethem’s newest novel is "Chronic City." He is currently the Distinguished Writer-in-Residence at the NYU Creative Writing Program.

In conversation with Darin Strauss

Dan Chiasson is the author of three books of poems, including his newest title "Where’s the Moon, There’s the Moon" (Knopf, February 2010). His essays on poetry appear widely, and he serves as a poetry editor of "The Paris Review."

In conversation with Deborah Landau

Please kindly note that enrollment is limited to registered NYU CWP graduate students; reservations are required.

Acclaimed writer Erica Jong will teach a master class about merging genres--how fiction and autobiography have blended into what the French call “Autofiction.” Please contact Adam Soldofsky to reserve a seat: adam.soldofsky@nyu.edu; 212-998-8816.

Erica Jong is a poet, novelist and essayist best known for her eight bestselling novels: "Fear of Flying," which has sold 20 million copies in thirty-seven languages, "How to Save Your Own Life," "Fanny: Being the True History of the Adventures of Fanny Hackabout-Jones," "Parachutes & Kisses," "Shylock's Daughter" (formerly "Serenissima"), "Any Woman's Blues," "Inventing Memory" and "Sappho’s Leap." Her mid-life memoir "Fear of Fifty" also became a major international bestseller.

The Emerging Writers Reading Series showcases the students of the NYU graduate Creative Writing Program, and features established writers as special guests.

Myla Goldberg is the author of "Wickett’s Remedy" and the bestselling "Bee Season," which was a New York Times Notable Book for 2000. Her third novel, "The False Friend," will be published by Doubleday this coming October.

This annual reading and party celebrates the newest issue of "Washington Square," the national literary journal published by the NYU Creative Writing Program. Featuring contributing writers Edward Hirsch, Glenn Kinen, C. K. Williams, and others.

$5 includes wine and beer reception

A.M. Homes is the acclaimed author of five novels, two short-story collections, and most recently a memoir, "The Mistress’s Daughter."

Jeanette Winterson is the author of nine novels, including her latest, "The Stone Gods" (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2008). She writes for film, TV and theatre, and for children, and her work is published in 18 languages. www.jeanettewinterson.com

Please kindly note that enrollment is limited to registered NYU CWP graduate students; reservations are required.

The illustrious writer Jeanette Winterson will teach a master class in fiction. Please contact Adam Soldofsky to reserve a seat: adam.soldofsky@nyu.edu; 212-998-8816.

Jeanette Winterson is the author of nine novels, including her latest, "The Stone Gods" (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2008). She writes for film, TV and theatre, and for children, and her work is published in 18 languages. www.jeanettewinterson.com

Poet and novelist Kazim Ali is the author of five books, most recently the transgenre work, "Bright Felon: Autobiography and Cities" (Wesleyan University Press, 2009).

Tao Lin is the author of five books of fiction and poetry, most recently the novella "Shoplifting from American Apparel" (Melville House, 2009).

Maaza Mengiste’s debut novel, "Beneath the Lion’s Gaze," was published by W. W. Norton in January 2010. Photo © Miriam Berkley

Olena Kalytiak Davis is the author of three books of poetry, most recently "On The Kitchen Table From Which Everything Has Been Hastily Removed" (The Hollyridge Press, 2009).

In conversation with Deborah Landau

Co-sponsored by the Poetry Society of America

Joel Brouwer is the author of three books of poems, most recently "And So."

Rebecca Wolff is the author of three books of poems. Her newest title is "The King."

Rachel Zucker is the author of four collections of poetry, most recently, "Museum of Accidents."

Maureen N. McLane is the author of "Same Life: Poems" and the forthcoming "World Enough: Poems" (FSG, 2010); she has also published two books on British romantic poetry and its cultural contexts.

Robert Polito is the author of two poetry collections, most recently "Hollywood & God" (2009), and three non-fiction books, including the award-winning "Savage Art: A Biography of Jim Thompson."

Kevin Prufer is the author of four books of poetry and the editor of three anthologies. He is also the editor of "Pleiades: A Journal of New Writing."

Centering on the poetry of Wallace Stevens, this conference features some of his most distinguished readers, including Edward Hirsch and Mark Strand. For the complete schedule, please visit the conference's web page at http://www.nyu.edu/gallatin/news/2009/11/stevens.html.

Hosted by NYU’s Gallatin School; co-sponsored by the Poetry Society of America and NYU's English Department, Comparative Literature Department, and Humanities Initiative

Sharon Olds is the author of nine books of poetry including "The Dead & the Living," winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award. Her most recent collection is "One Secret Thing."

Matthew Dickman is the author of "All American Poem," which won the 2008 American Poetry Review/Honickman First Book Prize in Poetry.

Michael Dickman’s first book of poems, "End of the West," was published in 2009.

The Emerging Writers Reading Series showcases the students of the NYU graduate Creative Writing Program, and features established writers as special guests.

Patricia Smith is the author of five acclaimed poetry volumes, most recently "Blood Dazzler," one of NPR’s Top Five Books of 2008.

Edward Hirsch is the author of eight books of poetry including "Wild Gratitude," which received the National Book Critics Circle Award. His new book is titled "The Living Fire: New and Selected Poems" (Knopf, March 2010).

NYU Creative Writing Program alumni read from newly published books. (Pictured: Sung J. Woo)

"Lapham’s Quarterly" editor Lewis Lapham moderates a discussion about creativity with composer Vince di Mura, poet Yusef Komunyakaa (pictured), and painter Joan Snyder.

Co-sponsored by Lapham’s Quarterly

Novelist Rawi Hage is the author of "Cockroach" and "De Niro’s Game," which won the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award.

Please kindly note that enrollment is limited to registered NYU CWP graduate students; reservations are required.

The celebrated fiction writer Mary Gaitskill leads a master class. Please contact Adam Soldofsky to reserve a seat: adam.soldofsky@nyu.edu; 212-998-8816.

Mary Gaitskill is the author of the novels "Two Girls, Fat and Thin" and "Veronica," as well as the story collections "Bad Behavior" and "Because They Wanted To," which was nominated for the PEN/Faulkner in 1998. Her recent acclaimed story collection is titled "Don’t Cry" (2009).

April Bernard’s (pictured) fourth collection of poems is "Romanticism" (W.W. Norton & Co.). She is also the author of a novel and numerous cultural essays.

Gardner McFall is the author of two books of poems, most recently "Russian Tortoise."

Elizabeth Alexander has published five books of poems including "American Sublime," which was one of three finalists for the Pulitzer Prize and was one of the American Library Association’s “Notable Books of the Year.” Most recently, she composed and delivered “Praise Song for the Day” for the inauguration of President Barack Obama. The poem has recently been published as a small book from Graywolf Press.

In conversation with Alice Quinn

Co-sponsored by the Poetry Society of America

André Aciman is a memoirist, novelist, and essayist whose works include "Call Me by Your Name," his debut novel, and "Out of Egypt," a memoir. His story “Monsieur Kalashnikov” appeared in "The Paris Review."

Kenneth Calhoun’s stories have appeared in "Fence," "Fiction International," and "The St. Petersburg Review," among others. His story “Nightblooming” appeared in "The Paris Review."

Hosted by editor Christopher Cox

David Lehman is a poet, writer, editor, and teacher. Including the 2009 edition of "The Best American Poetry" (of which he is the series editor), he had three new books in fall 2009: "Yeshiva Boy" (poems) and "A Fine Romance: Jewish Songwriters, American Songs."

A reading and reception celebrating the newest issue of “West 10th,” NYU’s undergraduate literary journal. Featuring readings by students and guest contributor Todd Hasak-Lowy, author of the short-story collection “The Task of This Translator” and the novel “CAPTIVES.”

Two pioneers of experimental Asian American poetry read and discuss their work. Introduced by Ken Chen, Executive Director, The Asian American Writers’ Workshop

Co-sponsored by The Asian American Writers’ Workshop

Alexander Chee, author of the novel "Edinburgh," is a recipient of the Whiting Writers’ Award and is currently the Visiting Writer at Amherst College. His second novel, "The Queen of the Night," is forthcoming from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

In conversation with Darin Strauss

Cave Canem is a home for the many voices of African American poetry and is committed to cultivating the artistic and professional growth of African American poets.

R. Dwayne Betts is the author of "A Question of Freedom: A Memoir of Learning, Survival, and Coming of Age in Prison." His collection of poems, "Shahid Reads His Own Palm," is forthcoming in 2010. Raina Leon’s first collection of poetry, "Canticle of Idols," was a finalist for the Cave Canem First Book Poetry Prize. January Gill O’Neil is the author of "Underlife," a collection of poems.

This event is co-sponsored by Cave Canem, and was funded in part by Poets & Writers, Inc., through public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.

Rachel DeWoskin is the author of two books, most recently the novel "Repeat After Me," and a memoir, "Foreign Babes in Beijing."

Jennifer Gilmore is the author of the novel "Golden Country." Her second novel, "Something Red," is due from Scribner in April 2010.

Shannon Rouss’ first collection of stories is titled "Easy for You" (Simon & Schuster, March 2010).

Hosted by Darin Strauss

Undergraduate Creative Writing students read their original poetry and prose.

Hosted by Darin Strauss

The Emerging Writers Reading Series showcases the students of the NYU graduate Creative Writing Program, and features established writers as special guests.

Tom Perrotta is the author of six novels, including "The Abstinence Teacher" and "Little Children."

2009 MacArthur Fellow Heather McHugh is the author of eight books of poetry, most recently "Upgraded to Serious."

In conversation with Rob Casper

Co-sponsored by the Poetry Society of America

Readings from thesis manuscripts of poetry and fiction.

Readings from thesis manuscripts of poetry and fiction.

An evening honoring the great poet, publisher, and teacher, and the press he founded forty years ago.

Co-sponsored by the Academy of American Poets, Ecco, and the Poetry Society of America

Poet, essayist, and novelist Carole Maso is the author of nine books including the novels "The Art Lover," "AVA" and "Defiance," and a memoir "The Room Lit By Roses." Her new fiction title "Mother and Child" is forthcoming.

"Voice Recognition" (Bloodaxe Books, 2009) showcases a new wave of poets from Britain and Ireland. Featuring Siddhartha Bose, Ailbhe Darcy, Mark Leech, Colm O’Shea, and Sandeep Parmar.

Hosted by editor James Byrne