The Denver Post Proudly Presents Pen & Podium
A five-part lecture series featuring some of today’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! If you’d like to become a Series Subscriber, please join the Pen & Podium Series Waitlist. At the end of July, everyone on the waitlist will receive an email offering a first-come, first-served opportunity to purchase subscriptions from the limited number of seats available after subscriber renewals.
For questions, please contact us at dpcommunity@denverpost.com 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
Subscriber renewal packets were mailed to the account holder the week of May 4th. If you do not have it by Friday, May 15th, please contact us at dpcommunity@denverpost.com.
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
This season’s Charitable Partners will be announced soon.














