Alabama Writers' Forum

06/05/2026

Kristin Entler's poetry debut Of Water Never Ceasing is here. Join Entler and fellow poet H.M. Cotton at Firestorm Books in Asheville, NC for a reading and conversation about disability, queerness, and poetry.

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

Today at the Forum, Edward Journey reviews by Jack Drake (University of Alabama Press, 2026).

"The book’s subtitle refers to a 'Southern Journey,' but the events recounted truly document a Southern awakening."

📖 Read the review: https://writersforum.org/be-not-afraid/

📍 Don't miss your chance to hear from the author himself on Tuesday, June 9, at Fairhope Public Library: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DNQiAF8TP/

Be Not Afraid: A Southern Journey Through Law, Liberty, and Civil Rights By Jack Drake The University of Alabama Press; 2026 Hardcover: $110.00; Paperback: $34.95; eBook: $34.95 Genre: Memoir Reviewed by Edward Journey

06/05/2026

Join the Fairhope Public Library for an evening with author Jack Drake, who will discuss his new book, Be Not Afraid: A Southern Journey Through Law, Liberty, and Civil Rights. The event will take place on Tuesday, June 9 from 6:00–7:30 PM at the Fairhope Public Library (501 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope, AL 36532).

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear firsthand about Drake’s decades on the front lines of Alabama’s legal battles for racial justice. Books will be available for purchase at the event.

🔗 Learn more about the book: https://go.ua.edu/4vvfVIN

06/05/2026

Today! Bards & Brews Open Mic is back, and this one is extra special.

Join us as we celebrate the legacy of Voice Porter, honoring a life rooted in creativity, community, and expression. Come experience an unforgettable evening of poetry, music, storytelling, and connection hosted by Thed Weller, with featured artist Kari Dione.

Friday, June 5, 2026, 6:30 PM
Ferus Artisan Ales, 215 Bell Wy STE B, Trussville, AL

This program is free and open to the public. Must be 18+ to enter & 21+ to drink with proof of I.D. Bards and Brews is sponsored by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
This is a night you won’t want to miss!

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

📖✨ What does it truly mean to belong?

In the memoir The Art of Becoming a Citizen, acclaimed novelist Gail Godwin trades fiction for reflection to explore identity, community and finding your place in the world. This is the focus of Don Noble's latest book review.

🔗Listen to the full segment here: https://www.apr.org/show/don-nobles-book-reviews/2026-06-01/the-art-of-becoming-a-citizen

📻 Local support for this commentary is provided by Ernest & Hadley Booksellers and Alabama Writers' Forum 📝

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

Next Friday! Bards & Brews Open Mic is back, and this one is extra special.

Join us as we celebrate the legacy of Voice Porter, honoring a life rooted in creativity, community, and expression. Come experience an unforgettable evening of poetry, music, storytelling, and connection hosted by Thed Weller, with featured artist Kari Dione.

Friday, June 5, 2026, 6:30 PM
Ferus Artisan Ales, 215 Bell Wy STE B, Trussville, AL

This program is free and open to the public. Must be 18+ to enter & 21+ to drink with proof of I.D. Bards and Brews is sponsored by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
This is a night you won’t want to miss!