with Joyce Carol Oates Prize Winner Erika Krouse
Let’s tell the stories of our lives.
Meet 2026 Joyce Carol Oates Prize Winner Erika Krouse, author of Save Me Stranger
The 2026 Joyce Carol Oates Prize Recipient Erika Krouse will be here for the RISING ROADSHOW: NewLit ‘26
Oct 26 - Nov 1
The Schedule
Mon, 26 Oct, 6pm - Via del NewLit — Opening Night — benefit dinner at Via del Corso, Berkeley. Featuring a stellar meal courtesy of Chef Peter Chastain at Via del Corso, Berkeley; JCO Prize Winner Erika Krouse; the world premiere of the new NewLit short documentary and more. Get Tickets.
Wed, 28 Oct, 4pm - UC Berkeley Campus, 315 Wheeler Hall, Maude Fife Room — Features Erika Krouse in conversation with Uttara C. Chaudhuri. Reception to follow. Free and open to all. Register.
Sat, 31 Oct, 3pm - An Afternoon at Orinda Books Start off Halloween with Erika at our neighborhood bookstore. Open to the public. About Orinda Books.
Sun, 1 Nov, 4pm - RISING ROADSHOW’s HOMECOMING - Join in the fun as NewLit celebrates 2026 JCO Prize Winner Erika Krouse. DJ Wonway Posibul will be spinning for the evening in a program with delectable food & wine. Festivities take place at the Soda Center, Saint Mary’s College of California, beginning at 4pm on Sunday, 1 Nov 2026. Support Arts Education. Have fun doing it. Get Tickets.
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