Ely – Author’s Roundtable with Alex Kotlowitz

Friends of the Boundary Waters Office, 8 E. Sheridan St., Ely, MN, 55731

Graphic: Author's Roundtable with best selling Author Alex Kotlowitz

August 25, 2025 5:30 – 7 PM
8 E. Sheridan St., Ely, MN, 55731

Join us for an Author’s Roundtable with acclaimed author Alex Kotlowitz. As the bestselling author of There Are No Children Here and longtime contributor to The New Yorker and This American Life, Alex brings a distinguished voice to contemporary storytelling. As a devoted fan of the BWCA, he’ll share insights from his remarkable writing career while exploring his deep personal connection to the north woods.

Light refreshments and snacks will be provided, making this an evening of meaningful conversation about the intersection of writing, nature, and the places that inspire us to create.

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