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John H. Ames Reading Series

Readings by Nebraska Authors

Unless otherwise noted, readings are held in the Jane Pope Geske Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors. Programs begin at 2:00 p.m. Call 402-441-8516 for information.

All Ames Reading Series programs are taped for later broadcast on LNKTV City. The broadcast schedule is available here. Many of these programs are also available to watch on YouTube. Videos have been provided by LNKTV. Video and sound quality vary.

2025 Series

May 4, 2025: Allison Bitz & Alena Bruzas
Allison L. Bitz hails from Lincoln, NE, where she lives with her spouse, two kids, and various rescue pets. When she’s not writing a novel or a song, Dr. Bitz is helping clients in her private counseling practice, planning some form of political action, or trying to track down a pastry to enjoy with her coffee. If you can’t find her at a party, check the floor—she’s probably hanging with the dogs. The Unstoppable Bridget Bloom is her debut novel.

Alena Bruzas grew up in Seattle, spent some time in Olympia, and currently lives in Lincoln, Nebraska with her family. Alena has been writing since she was a kid, and writing with the intention of being published for more than ten years. Ever Since is her first novel. When she's not writing, Alena serves on the board for Ten Thousand Villages, Lincoln. She also occasionally cooks dinner, worries about commas, and wanders the prairie.

 

October 13, 2024: Lisa Clonch Tschauner
Born and raised in the Midwest, Lisa Clonch Tschauner is passionate for creating positive change through activism and education. Tschauner strives to bridge her professional life to the practice of storytelling through writing. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship at Doane University and volunteers in her community, helping grow the entrepreneurial landscape. She pursues partnerships with organizations that serve survivors of trafficking. She will read from her recent book, Reclamation: A Novel.

April 14, 2024: Kelly Weber and Julie Paschold
Poets Kelly Weber and Julie Paschold read from their recent books, You Bury the Birds in My Pelvis and Horizons.

 

30 Years and 200+ Readings!
Lists of the 200+ Ames Readings from 1985 to 2017 are available, organized by presenter and by date.

Contact Us

Lincoln City Libraries
136 South 14th Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-441-8500

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