Drexel Writing Festival

Beginning April 8, 2026

12:00 AM-12:00 AM

The Drexel Writing Festival, which runs from April 8 to May 11, 2026, features celebrated authors, contemporary poets, distinguished editors and leading academics who take us on a deep, reflective dive. This multi-day, in-person series offers something for everyone – we invite you to explore writing that connects us to and grounds us in shared human experiences. Join us for lively discussions and hands-on workshops across genres and topics.

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend — our scheduled events are always free and open to the public.

Sponsors include the Drexel University College of Arts and Sciences, in partnership with the Department of English and Philosophy, the Gender and Sexuality Studies program and the Student Center for Diversity and Inclusion.

Questions? Email Henry Israeli at hpi22@drexel.edu

Schedule of Author Events

Matthew Ross Smith
April 8 at 3:30 p.m., MacAlister Hall, Room 5051B
Book:The Million Dollar Race

Paula Marantz Cohen, PhD
April 26 at 10:00 a.m., The Study at University City
Book:Of Human Kindness: What Shakespeare Teaches Us About Empathy

Elise Juska
April 27 at 10:00 a.m., The Study at University City
Book:Reunion

Drexel University Faculty and Student Reading
April 29 at 2:00 p.m., MacAlister Hall, Sky View Lounge

Paul Stoller, PhD
April 29 at 6:00 p.m., MacAlister Hall, Room 5051B
Book:Stranger in the Village of the Sick

Carl Whithaus, PhD
May 7 at 11:00 a.m., MacAlister Hall, Room 5051B
Book:Swarms – Viral Writing and the Local

Moriel Rothman-Zecher
May 11 at 9:30 a.m., MacAlister Hall, Room 5051B
Book:Before All the World

Contact Information

Henry Israeli
hpi22@drexel.edu