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Speculative Fiction as Truth-Telling
Apr 15

April 15, 2026

Speculative Fiction as Truth-Telling

Speculative fiction writers Alex Smith and Margaret Killjoy will share their work and join in conversation on the role of literature of the imagination—fantasy, science fiction, Afrofuturism, magical realism—in speaking urgent truths and holding up a mirror to society. The program, co-sponsored by Truth and Disinformation in the Writing Arts and the Wolf Humanities Center, will be hosted by Abbey Mei Otis, Penn artist-in-residence and author of Alien Virus Love Disaster. Free and open to the public. Register to attend.

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Kelly Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk

Exterior of the Kelly Writers House with a path to the front door.