Here is a sample of some of the books published by alumni of Wilkes University’s Creative Writing Program. Submitted photo

Here is a sample of some of the books published by alumni of Wilkes University’s Creative Writing Program.

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Residency, public readings will be Jan. 6-11

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The Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing will host its Winter Reading Series at Wilkes University from Jan. 6 to 11. Held in conjunction with the creative writing program’s January residency, the event features program faculty, alumni and guest writers spanning the genres of fiction, creative nonfiction, screenplays, stage plays and poetry.

All events are free and open to the public.

The Winter Reading Series schedule includes:

Saturday, Jan. 6, from 7 to 8 p.m. Faculty mentors Gregory Fletcher and Ru Freeman, along with program alumna Jaclyn Fowler, discuss the origin, development and publication of their recently released books. Hosted by Julie Sidoni Yelen with a book signing to follow on the second floor of Henry Student Center.

Sunday, Jan. 7, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. A screening of the film “Sitting in Bars with Cake,” produced by Resonate Entertainment. Following the screening, producer Susan Cartsonis discusses the making of the film with Audrey Shulman, screenwriter and author of the book of the same title, in Stark Learning Center Lecture Hall, Room 105.

Monday, Jan. 8, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Faculty/alumni reading features work from Beverly Donofrio, J. Michael Lennon, Christy Moore, Adrienne Pender and Alice O’Neill. Book signing to follow on the second floor of Henry Student Center.

Tuesday, Jan. 9, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Readings by program faculty David Hicks, Taylor Polites and Nancy McKinley, as well as visiting writer Sari Fordham. Book signing to follow, second floor Henry Student Center.

Wednesday, Jan. 10, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Staged reading of “Once Upon a Monster” by faculty member Christine Renee Miller, directed by faculty member Gregory Fletcher, Dorothy Dickson Darte Center.

Thursday, Jan. 11, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Final evening of the series features readings by visiting writers Jerry Wemple, ReShonda Tate Billingsley, Leah Vernon and Tim Seibles. Book signing to follow, Dorothy Dickson Darte Center.