Of Embroidered Stories, Adriana Trigiani writes: “This collection is a treasure of all that is sacred and dear, the unsung women in our lives who made the world more beautiful with their talents.”

Celebrate IAWA's 25th Anniversary with 2nd Saturday Readings & Special Events

Frank Polizzi was the editor of the online multi-cultural journal FEILE-FESTA and a long-time IAWA member

Of Santalucia's book, Brian Fanelli writes: "The poems are unflinching in their handling of the personal, something fewer and fewer contemporary poets are doing ... there are plenty of miracles in "Because I Did Not Die ..."

250 Poets. 5 Boroughs. 2 Days. ONE CITY

IAWA-East is held even months at Sidewalk Café...convivial, thriving entertainment scene and one of the best Happy Hours in town.

During its 25th Anniversary, IAWA will collaborate with other organizations to produce lively, informative and interactive events.

The Italian American Writers Association kicked off its 25th anniversary with the Sagra del Libro book fair in an historic collaboration with the Order of the Sons of Italy, Lt. Joseph Petrosino Lodge #285 that was initiated by IAWA's recently departed Board Member Emelise Aleandri and was dedicated to her memory.