In addition to receiving a PEN American Writer's Grant, in 2019 Karen Petersen was the first person in the history of the Pushcart Prize to receive five nominations in all three categories of poetry, short story, and flash. She was also nominated that year by Amos Greig, the editor of the Northern Ireland publication A New Ulster, for the UK Forward Prize and the Saboteur Prize.

Come hear her read from her various collections. There will be an opportunity for questions!

Learn more about Karen Petersen’s fascinating life and career at

https://karenpetersenwriter.com/