Palm Desert Graduate Center

This series provides the Coachella Valley and its visitors with a unique opportunity to examine the work and creative vision of celebrated literary figures.

The 2009-2010 series will be announced in the fall.

The 2008-2009 series included:

• Tony Kushner, "Angels in America"
• Geraldine Brooks, "March" and "People of the Book"
• Junot Díaz, "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Woa"
• Elizabeth Gilbert, "Eat, Pray, Love" 

The 2007-2008 series included:
• Greg Mortenson, "Three Cups of Tea"
• Michael Chabon, "Wonder Boys"
• Augusten Burroughs, "Running with Scissors"