Join Kimberly Alidio’s poetry class on Critical Wonder.

In honor of the immense and far reaching influence of Toni Morrison, Kundiman Midwest presents a virtual discussion with Asian American writers and scholars whose work is informed by Morrison's art, life, and legacy. Presentation topics will include elders and ancestors, writing as a working mother, and madness as survival tactic in The Bluest Eye. This event was organized as part of "Beloved: Ohio Celebrates Toni Morrison," a yearlong celebration hosted by Literary Cleveland and Ohio Humanities.

What happens if hard work doesn’t pay off and dreams don’t come true? Do bad times last forever? Pardeep Toor’s short story collection Hands, explores these question through six connected stories. Join Kundiman Mountain West for a virtual event featuring Toor in conversation with JM Huck.