October Newsletter

Online Literary Events Calendar!
Ever heard about a local reading a day too late? Did you miss out on David Sedaris at Auntie’s or Robert Hass at Gonzaga? Want to find something educational and FUN to take the kids to? Get Lit! Programs is here to help. In addition to information about our own events and programs, the Get Lit! website features the literary events calendar with events and programs in our region. We post book signing, poetry slams, lectures, story times, and more. Most of it is FREE. So go ahead and bookmark our calendar. We update it all the time! And if you organize events in the area and would like us to include them, email information to us at getlit@ewu.edu.

Poetry Out Loud!
Get Lit! Programs is the regional coordinator of Poetry Out Loud, a national recitation contest for high school students. Students memorize and perform classic and contemporary poems, bringing the written word to life. After classroom and school competitions, contestants can move on to the regional, state, and national competitions. With cash prizes and book stipends for schools, Poetry Out Loud is an exciting way to introduce students to poetry. Schools can register for free online until November 18th. If you have any questions, email Daniel Harrington at poetryoutloud509@gmail.com.

Calling All Book Clubs!
The 2010 Get Lit! Festival will be coming around before we know it (April 14th-21st) and we want to give book clubbers an inside peak at our author lineup. Remember, Auntie’s Bookstore will give your club a 15% discount if your club is registered with them. So send us an email at getlit@ewu.edu telling us who you are and what your focus is and we’ll let you know what authors you can expect to see in April so you can read ahead.


Watch for 2010 updates on our website: www.ewu.edu/getlit


Sneak Peak for Next Month:
• Bring Authors Tour to Your School!
• Some of the 2010 Get Lit! Festival Authors Announced!
• Are you a Lit! Lover?