Long known as a literary hub, Iowa City’s support for writers can serve as a model for the world. I met today with Iowa City of Lit to learn about their efforts to promote a love of literature and to help advance the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 IowaWritersWorkshop

looking up from the computer at my local coffee shop and FROG AND TOAD ARE HERE

In 2015, UN member states adopted 17 Global Goals for urgent action on hunger, gender inequality, climate change, and more. How much progress have we made so far? Join us for a discussion with UI faculty on Tuesday, Jan. 30, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. ow.ly/zAMa50Qvgqo

Seven poets, four days, one book. A unique experiment of creative collaboration and global dialogue. A suggested read for Goal 17: Partnerships. #17Booksfor17SDGs

'Who Gets Believed? When the Truth Isn't Enough' by Dina Nayeri exposes the flaws and biases of the asylum system and the media, and calls for a more compassionate and humane approach. A suggested read for Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. #17Booksfor17SDGs

'The Land Remains' a book by Neil Hamilton that tells the story of his love affair with Iowa’s land, from his childhood on a farm to his career as a professor and leader in agricultural law and policy. A suggested read for Goal 14:Goal 15: Life on Land. #17Booksfor17SDGs

'Sea Wife', Writers' Workshop Graduate Amity Gaige tells the story of a family that leaves their life in America. The book explores the relationship between humans and the sea, and how the sea can be both a source of life and danger. #17booksfor17SDGs

In “A Sugar Creek Chronicle: Observing Climate Change from a Midwestern Woodland (Bur Oak Book)”, UI science writer Cornelia Mutel shares her insights on the history and culture of Iowa and its natural environment. A suggested read for Goal 13: Climate Action. #17booksfor17SDGs

'Moo' by Jane Smiley is a witty and wise book that explores the issues of animal welfare, environmentalism, academic corruption, and consumerism through the lens of a Midwestern university. A suggested read for Goal 12: Responsible Production and Consumption. #17Booksfor17SDGs

Tending Iowa’s Land: edited by Connie Mutel, featuring the voices and visions of Iowa’s environmental leaders and advocates. A suggested read for Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. #17Booksfor17SDGs

Mary L. Cohen and Stuart P. Duncan present a compelling case for making music in U.S. prisons, based on their research and practice with incarcerated songwriters and performers. A suggested read for Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities. #17Booksfor17SDGs

Debutiful's list of most anticipated books for 2024 includes 'Broughtupsy' by Christina Cooke, 'Oye' by Melissa Mogollon, and 'Hombrecito' by Santiago Jose Sanchez!

Discipline Park by Workshop Graduate Toby Altman critiques the neoliberal destruction and replacement of urban spaces. A suggested read for Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure. #17Booksfor17SDGs

Check out this book by Robert Reich, a former US labor secretary and a champion of workers’ rights who spoke at the ICBF 2015. A suggested read for Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth: Quality Education. #17Booksfor17SDGs

Tales from an Uncertain World by L.S. Gardiner is a book that explores how humans have responded to different types of environmental disasters and what we can learn from them to deal with climate change. A suggested read for Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy. #17Booksfor17SDGs

Swine Republic by Chris Jones is a book that exposes the truth about Iowa’s agricultural industry and how its farming practices contaminate water thousands of miles away. A suggested read for Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation #17Booksfor17SDGs

Shared Sisterhood by Beth Livingston is a book that explores how women can work together across racial and gender divides to achieve equity and empowerment in the workplace and beyond. A suggested read for Goal 5: Gender Equality. #17Booksfor17SDGs

'The Orphans of Davenport' by Marilyn Brookwood shows how two psychologists debunked the eugenic myths of intelligence and proved the power of early childhood education. A suggested read for Goal 4: Quality Education. #17Booksfor17SDGs

The science fiction novel 'Programmable Planet' by Workshop Graduate Ted Anton examines synthetic biology in various fields, including agriculture, energy production, and gene enhancement. A suggested read for Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being. #17Booksfor17SDGs

'Food Waste, Food Insecurity, and the Globalization of Food Banks' from U of Iowa Press analyzes the development of food banks across the world and the limits of food charity to reduce food insecurity and food waste. A suggested read for Goal 2: Zero Hunger. #17Booksfor17SDGs