Upcoming Events
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Selected Past Events
September 28, 2021. #Weallgrow latina instagram live.
Latina Authors Conversation with Julissa Arce. Watch here.
September 14, 2021. new york public library Contemporary Latina Writers: National Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff.
In conversation with Patricia Engel, Carolina De Robertis, Daisy Hernández, Quiara Alegría Hudes. Moderated by Angie Cruz. Livestream here.
September 10, 2021. Author’s note, Brooklyn caribbean lit festival.
In conversation with Desmond Hall, Andre Bagoo, and Tiphanie Yanique. Moderated by Saraciea Fennell. Livestream here.
September 8, 2021. Afro-Latina Voices and visions. kweli international literary festival.
In conversation with Cleyvis Natera and Ivelisse Rodriguez. Moderated by Dahlma Llanos-Figueroa. Livestream here.
June 2021. “unforgettable characters” at the Bronx book festival.
In conversation with Megha Majumdar, Tracy O’Neill & Elizabeth Gonzalez.
May 20, 2021. The Myth of innocence: COming of Age in America. PEN world Voices Festival.
In conversation with Dantiel W. Moniz, Kirstin Valdez Quade. Moderated by Brian Young. Livestream here.
April 16, 2021. El Gran combo. 8:00 pm ET.
In conversation with Angie Cruz, Patricia Engel, Carolina De Robertis, and Aya De León.
*INSTAGRAM LIVE EVENT* April 14th at 7:00 PM Eastern - Tables of Contents Snacks! Series with Evan Hanczor
April 10 at 10:00AM Eastern - Old Town Books with bookstagrammer @LupitaReads
April 9 at 7:00PM Eastern - Cafe con Libros with Jacqueline Woodson
March 16 at 6:00PM Pacific - The Booksmith with Carolina de Robertis
*INSTAGRAM LIVE EVENT* March 10 at 7:00PM - Literary Wine Down with Jamise Harper from Spines & Vines
March 9 at 7:00PM Eastern - Bookmarks with Leesa Cross-Smith
March 4 at 7:30PM Eastern - Greenlight Bookstore with Elizabeth Acevedo
March 2 at 7:00PM Eastern - Flyleaf Books with Christina Baker Kline
October 26, 2020. What’s Mine and Yours Sneak Peek. 7:30 pm ET.
In conversation with Annabella Correa-Maynard for Kweli. Livestream here.
October 20, 2020. National Book Foundation’s 5 Under 35 Ceremony. 7 pm ET.
September 1st, 2020. 6 pm ET. El Gran Combo featuring Carolina de Robertis, Angie Cruz, and Jaquira Diaz.
In partnership with Loyalty Bookstore & Duende District. Livestream here.
May 30, 2020 - July 25, 2020, New York, New York.
8-Week Catapult Writing Workshop: Playing with the Clock in Fiction. Sign up here.
January 6, 2020. New York, New York.
Latinx In Publishing Three Kings’ Day Celebration. With José Olivarez at Solas Bar. Ticketed event. 7:00 pm.
Rally Reading Series event art.
October 3, 2019. Brooklyn, New York.
Rally Reading Series: Helen Phillips, Naima Coster, and Rachel Lyon at Pete’s Candy Store. 7:00 pm.
September 14, 2019. Albany, New York.
Albany Book Festival. Latina Writers Panel with Cherrie Moraga, Stephanie Jimenez, and Melissa Rivero. 2:30 pm.
May 8, 2019. Washington, D.C.
Latino Talks 2019, hosted by Latino Victory. Ticketed event. 7:00 pm.
April 8, 2019. Queens, New York.
Fourth Annual Symposium on Latinx Culture, LaGuardia Community College. Keynote at 11:45 am.
April 9, 2019. Brooklyn, New York.
Table of Contents Dinner. Featuring Sarah Gambito and Lauren Grodstein. Egg Restaurant. Ticketed event. 7:00 pm.
February 19, 2019. Washington, D.C.
Duende VOCES Poetry Series Featuring Morgan Parker & Elizabeth Acevedo. Moderated by Naima Coster. American Poetry Museum. 6:00 pm. A ticketed event.
February 1, 2019. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Beyond Borders: An Evening of Immigrant Fiction. Featuring Crystal Hana Kim, Wayétu Moore, Shobha Rao, and Cristina García. Moderated by Angie Cruz and Irina Reyn. City of Asylum @ Alphabet City. 5:30 pm.
November 1, 2018. Queens, New York.
From Manuscript to Marketplace. In partnership with the Authors Guild. Queens Public Library, Central Branch. 6:00 pm.
Saturday, October 27, 2018. Austin, Texas.
Thursday, September 27, 2018. New York, New York.
The Freya Project benefit reading in support of Taller Salud. With Melissa Febos, Hermione Hoby, Michele Filgate, Crystal McCreary. Members-only at The Wing (Flatiron). 7:00 pm.
Sunday, September 16, Brooklyn, New York.
Panel at the Brooklyn Book Fest: "The Intersection of Feminism and Great Writing." With Natalia Sylvester, Hannah Howard, Katie Sise, Tanya Marquardt, and Carmen Johnson. Main Stage on Borough Hall Plaza. 3:00 pm.
Monday, August 13, 2018. New York, New York.
Bad Women at The Strand. 7:00 pm.
MONDAY, MAY 21, 2018. CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA.
Leesa Cross-Smith & Naima Coster Discuss Their Debut Novels at Flyleaf Bookstore. 7:00 pm.
SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2018. GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA.
Greensboro Bound Literary Festival.
FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2018. NEW YORK, NEW YORK.
Keynote at Girls Write Now Chapters Reading at the New-York Historical Society. With Meg Wolitzer. 6:00 pm.
THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018. BROOKLYN, NEW YORK.
Reading & signing with Rumaan Alam and Alexander Chee at Pete’s Candy Store in Williamsburg. 7:30 pm.
SUNDAY, APRIL 28, ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA.
Reading & signing with contributors to This is the Place at the Flatiron Writers Room. 6:00 pm.
SUNDAY, APRIL 28, ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA.
Halsey Street talk, reading & signing at Firestorm Books & Coffee. 1:00 pm.
SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2018. GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA.
Fiction Master Class: “Cracking Character: Voice, Choice, and Inner Life.” North Carolina Writers’ Network Spring Conference. Register here.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2018. BROOKLYN, NEW YORK.
Reading & signing at Words@Weeksville. With author Uzodinma Iweala and Pulitzer-Prize winning poet Greg Pardlo. Weeksville Heritage Center. 6:30 pm.
SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 2018. WASHINGTON, D.C.
Duende District & PEN/Faulkner present Naima Coster, in conversation with Natalie Hopkinson, author of A MOUTH IS ALWAYS MUZZLED, at Mahogany Books. Event is free, but RSVP is required. 4:30 pm.
FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2018. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
Doubly Happy Hour Reading & Signing at The Ruby. 5:30 pm. Ticketed event.
TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2018. GREELEY, COLORADO.
Book talk & signing at The Rosenberry Writers Conference at the University of Northern Colorado. 7:00 pm.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2018. WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA.
Reading & signing at Wake Forest University for the Dillon Johnston Writers Reading Series. 6:00 pm.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2018. AUSTIN, TEXAS.
A Celebration of Diverse Literary Voices of Texas, Austin Central Public Library. 1:00 pm.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2018. WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA.
Movable Feast, presented by Bookmarks. 3:00 pm.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2018. NEW YORK, NEW YORK.
Reading & singing at The Spence School. 6:00 pm.
Wednesday, January 24, 2018. Brooklyn, New York.
Book launch for Halsey Street at Powerhouse Arena. Event info & RSVP here.
Tuesday, January, 23, 2018. Greensboro, North Carolina.
Reading & signing at Scuppernong Books. 7:00 pm.
Monday, January 22, 2018. Durham, North Carolina.
Reading & signing at The Regulator Bookshop. 7:00 pm.
Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Durham, North Carolina.
DurmTalks with Jesse & Desmera. “Pay Her What You Owe Her: Compensating Black Women For Their Time & Talents." Beyu Caffe. 7:00 pm. Featuring music by ZenSoFly, author panel with Naima and Jade Brieanne (Paper Cranes), and the artist & DJ, Gemynii.
Women's Work: Writers on Truth, Beauty, Creativity
July 19, 2017 in Greensboro, North Carolina
I am so excited to be a part of this event at Scuppernong Books in Greensboro, North Carolina. Along with five other women writers based in North Carolina, I'll be discussing my forthcoming work, the writing life, gender, and identity. This event is hosted by the Greensboro Bound Literary Festival.
Amazon Publishing Panel at Book Expo 2017
June 1, 2017 in New York City
I was fortunate to participate in this panel with writers publishing books with the various imprints at Amazon Publishing. Listen in to hear me share about the inspiration for Halsey Street and the experience of crafting a novel based on an essay.
The Best of Kweli Launch
March 23, 2017 at The Writers Room in New York City
The Best of Kweli launch featured readings from incredible writers, pictured at right. The anthology includes our work, as well as writing from Brit Bennett, Rachel Eliza Griffiths, TIphanie Yanique, and others. I was able to read from my story "Cold." You can purchase The Best of Kweli anthology from Amazon or directly from Blue Sketch Press.