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 2026/27 Denver Post Pen & Podium Series
This season features an outstanding and inspirational line-up of distinguished writers: Hampton Sides; Joyce Carol Oates; Virginia Evans; Ocean Vuong; and Liz Moore. Pen & Podium, now in its 23rd year, is committed to presenting writers and speakers who inspire and challenge our audience with new ideas.
THE 2026/27 PEN & PODIUM SERIES
Thank you for your interest in Pen & Podium. We are currently in the subscriber renewal period, and renewal packets were mailed the week of May 4th.
If you would like to be considered for a future subscription, please click here to join the Series Subscriber Waitlist. Once the renewal period concludes in July, individuals on the waitlist will receive an email with a first-come, first-served opportunity to purchase any remaining seats.
For questions, please contact us at dpcommunity@denverpost.com or 303-954-3001.
2026/27 AUTHORS
Hampton
Sides
Monday
September 28, 2026
7:30 p.m.
Joyce Carol Oates
Monday
November 9, 2026
7:30 p.m.
Virginia
Evans
Monday
January 11, 2027
7:30 p.m.
Ocean
Vuong
Monday
March 15, 2027
7:30 p.m.
Liz
Moore
Monday
May 3, 2027
7:30 p.m.
Hampton Sides
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026
7:30 P.M.
Bestselling Author and Historian
Joyce Carol Oates
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2026
7:30 P.M.
Prolific Novelist, Poet, Playwright, and Essayist
Virginia Evans
MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2027
7:30 P.M.
Critically Acclaimed Novelist
Ocean Vuong
MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2027
7:30 P.M.
Award-Winning and Internationally
Renowned Poet and Novelist
Liz Moore
MONDAY, MAY 3, 2027
7:30 P.M.
Award-Winning Novelist, Screenwriter,
and Producer
News & Happenings
We look forward to seeing you back in September! If you haven’t received your renewal packet in the mail by May 15th, please contact us at dpcommunity@denverpost.com.
Please stay tuned for the Book Club dates and selections, as well as for the announcement of the Charitable Partners for the 2026/27 season.