LTCC Writers’ Series celebrates The Kokanee publication with reading from students

The Lake Tahoe Community College Writers’ Series is proudly hosting a celebration for the publication of the college’s literary journal, The Kokanee, Wednesday, May 15 at 8 p.m. at the LTCC library.

The event will feature short readings from student and faculty authors. Authors reading from their work will include Frank Riley, Cece Cummins, Harper Dial, Bonnie Turnbull, Marcela de Lira Astorga, Karen A. Terrey, Ryan Row, and Alec Holmes. The event is free and open to the public. The Kokanee will be available for purchase.

Two students will also be recognized for their writing with awards. Alec Holmes won the Kokanee Award for his essay “Daunted by Bathrooms” and Ryan Row received an honorable mention for his short story “Johnny Copper Crime Stopper.” The cover art of The Kokanee features artwork from paula chung. Her painting “Gregor and Friends,” was the winner of the 2012 Kokanee Art Award.

The LTCC Writers’ Series is committed to providing a cultural outlet for its students and the community by offering free readings, discussions, craft talks, and workshops with nationally-known award-winning authors, as well as poetry slams, open mic nights, and student readings.

Over the past 12 years, LTCC has hosted poets and writers such as Patricia Smith, Brian Turner, Denise Duhamel, Luis Rodriguez, H.L. Hix, Sholeh Wolpé, Chris Abani, Dorianne Laux, Francisco Jimenez, Juan Felipe Herrera, and Lama Marut. For more information, contact LTCC Writers’ Series coordinator Suzanne Roberts at robertss@ltcc.edu