Bellevue Literary Review: 2026 Spring Reading

Join us on May 28 to celebrate the launch of BLR's new issue, featuring stunning poems, stories, and essays, including the winners of the 2026 BLR Literary Prizes.

Hear from the issue's contributors live as they read from their work.

Readers include: Dara Laine, Won Lee, Shannon Perri (winners of the 2026 BLR Literary Prizes); Miranda Saake and Ardis Garcia (honorable mentions in the 2026 BLR Literary Prizes); L. Annette Binder, Margaret Bleichman, Colleen Morton Busch, Sue Churchill, Arlene DeMaris, Katie Hartsock, Joongi Andrew Lee, Olivia Mae Longoria, Miles Meth, Denise Miller, Julia Motyka, Elisabeth Murawski, Patti Nommensen, Rick Pongratz, Darcy Smith, Lindsay Sproul

Hosted by BLR editors Danielle Ofri and Saleem Hue Penny

This event is free and open to the public. RSVP for the link. 

Be sure to order your copy of BLR's new issue when RSVPing! (You can also visit the BLR store if you prefer a digital copy, or to become a BLR subscriber.) 

Explore BLR's website here: BLReview.org