A L A N   S H A P I R O
2.26.10
Two readings in April

Lehigh University April 7
Syracuse University April 21

Times and Locations TBA

Conference in May

Giving paper on poetry and depression at Poetry and Medicine Conference
at Duke University, May 21

July Writers' Conference

Sewanee Writers' Conference July 13-25
http://www.sewaneewriters.org


August Summer Teaching and Reading

Provincetown Fine Arts Work Center, August 8-13
1.27.10
READING TONIGHT

Come out to see Shapiro read from his forthcoming novel, Broadway Baby – Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Gerrard Hall on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill.

Broadway Baby will hit the shelves in 2011 and will be published by Algonquin Books. Also forthcoming in 2011, is a new book of poems, Night of the Republic (Houghton Mifflin/Harcourt ).
11.10.09
BROADSIDE UNDER CONSTRUCTION

The provisional PDF broadside which has been up for a few days is currently offline (being revamped). Check back in later this week for the longer, stronger version.
10.28.09
New Novel Set For Release

Shapiro's recent novel Broadway Baby is set to be released by Algonquin Books. The new volume of poetry, Night of the Republic will be publidhed by Houghton Mifflin/Harcourt in 2011. Stay posted for the press releases.
10.28.09
Welcome to AlanShapiro.com

The new website is up and running. Maintenance will continue for the coming week so check back in for updates to all sections. The publications section features a comprehensive catalogue of his collections, alongside jacket matter, descriptions, and typographical/textual excerpts. Selections from the more recent books – Old War, Tantalus In Love, Song & Dance, and The Dead Alive and Busy – can be downloaded in specially designed PDF broadside (see broadside section in navigational menu). Upcoming readings, talks, and press releases can be found in the new/press section.

Please feel free to leave a comment if you like, regarding Shapiro's work or the functionality of the site.