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

Author Rick Steves

Rick
Steves

Monday
September 29, 2025

7:30 p.m.

Author Percival Everett

Percival Everett

Monday
November 10, 2025

7:30 p.m.

Author Ann Napolitano

Ann Napolitano

Monday
January 12, 2026

7:30 p.m.

Authors Jodi Kantor

Jodi
Kantor

Monday
March 16, 2026

7:30 p.m.

Author Gabrielle Zevin

Gabrielle Zevin

Monday
May 4, 2026

7:30 p.m.

Author Rick Steves

RICK STEVES

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2025
7:30 P.M.

Award-Winning Travel Writer and
Public Television Host

Rick Steves book covers
Author Percival Everett

PERCIVAL EVERETT

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2025
7:30 P.M.

Pulitzer Prize-Winner and
National Book Award Winner

Percival Everett book covers
Author Ann Napolitano

ANN NAPOLITANO

MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026
7:30 P.M.

Award-Winning and
New York Times Bestselling Author

Percival Everett book covers
Authors Jodi Kantor

JODI KANTOR

MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026
7:30 P.M.

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Investigative
Journalist and Author

Jodi Kantor book covers
Author Gabrielle Zevin

GABRIELLE ZEVIN

MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026
7:30 P.M.

New York Times Bestselling Novelist

Gabrielle Zevin book covers
Pen and Podium feels like an intimate conversation with some of the greatest literary minds of our time. It’s not just about hearing an author speak — it’s about being inspired, challenged, and connected through the power of storytelling.

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.

Denver Post Pen & Podium 2025/26 charitable partners

Will be announced shortly.

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