The Denver Post Proudly Presents Pen & Podium:
A five-part lecture series featuring some of the world’s most distinguished
and thought-provoking writers.

Welcome to the 2025/26 Denver Post Pen & Podium Series
This season features an outstanding and inspirational line-up of distinguished writers: Rick Steves; Percival Everett; Ann Napolitano; Jodi Kantor; and Gabrielle Zevin. Pen & Podium, now in its 22nd year, is committed to presenting writers and speakers who inspire and challenge our audience with new ideas.
THE 2025/26 PEN & PODIUM SERIES IS SOLD OUT
Thank you for your interest in Pen & Podium! The Series is sold out; however, starting September 2nd, you may join a waitlist for individual author events by contacting the Newman Center Box Office. Occasionally, subscribers donate their tickets back for programs they’re unable to attend, and the Box Office will reach out to those on the waitlist as availability arises closer to the event.
2025/2026 AUTHORS
RICK STEVES
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2025
7:30 P.M.
Award-Winning Travel Writer and
Public Television Host

PERCIVAL EVERETT
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2025
7:30 P.M.
Pulitzer Prize-Winner and
National Book Award Winner

ANN NAPOLITANO
MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026
7:30 P.M.
Award-Winning and
New York Times Bestselling Author

JODI KANTOR
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026
7:30 P.M.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Investigative
Journalist and Author



News & Happenings
Subscribers – you’re Series Tickets will be mailed out by September 8th, please keep an eye out for them later that week.
The Book Club books and dates have been announced, click here for the information.
Proudly Sponsored By:
Denver Post Pen & Podium 2025/26 charitable partners
Will be announced shortly.