The Denver Post Proudly Presents Pen & Podium
A five-part lecture series featuring some of today’s most distinguished
and thought-provoking writers.
Important Notice: Monday, November 9th with Joyce Carol Oates has been canceled.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Ms. Oates is unable to travel to Denver for the program on November 9, 2026. We hope to reschedule soon and will be in touch with more information.
If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected] or the Newman Center Box Office at 303-871-7720 or [email protected]. The Newman Center is working on the details for anyone who prepaid for parking and will have more information on Monday.
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 IS SOLD OUT
Thank you for your interest in The Denver Post Pen & Podium Series.
Subscriptions are sold out, however you may contact the Newman Center Box Office at 303-871-7720 to get on the individual authors’ program waitlists.
If you have questions, please contact us at [email protected] or 303-954-3001.
2026/27 AUTHORS
Joyce Carol Oates
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2026
7:30 P.M.
Prolific Novelist, Poet, Playwright, and Essayist
Ocean Vuong
MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2027
7:30 P.M.
Award-Winning and Internationally
Renowned Poet and Novelist
News & Happenings
The 2026/27 Book Club dates and book selections have been announced, click here for more information.
Proudly Sponsored By:
Denver Post Pen & Podium 2026/27 Charitable Partners
We are proud to support:
Book Trust
BookGive
ColoREADo
Imagination Library of Denver
Jefferson County Library Foundation














