Society of Midlands Authors Best Poetry Book of the Year

My second book of poems, Notes from the Journey Westward, has just been named a finalist for the 2012 Society of Midlands Authors Award for the best book of poetry by a Midwest author. You can read more about the award here.

Upcoming Events

The Studio Series with Featured Reader Joe Wilkins July 12, 2026 at 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Ross Island Grocery & Cafe, 3502 S Corbett Ave, Portland, OR 97239, USA

Every Sky at Home Book Tour: Powell's Books, in conversation with Leah Sottile September 9, 2026 at 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Powell's City of Books, 1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209, USA https://www.powells.com/events/joe-wilkins-9781496242273

Every Sky at Home Book Tour: Joe Wilkins at the Dallas, OR Public Library September 24, 2026 at 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Dallas Public Library, 950 Main St, Dallas, OR 97338, USA

Every Sky at Home Book Tour: A Virtual Reading with Terrain.org, featuring Joe Wilkins, Steve Edwards, and Hannah Dela Cruz Abrams September 29, 2026 at 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Every Sky at Home Book Tour: Joe Wilkins and Georgia Cloepfil at Linfield University October 13, 2026 at 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Linfield University Nicholson Library, Ford Dr, McMinnville, OR 97128, USA

Every Sky at Home Book Tour: Joe Wilkins and Taylor Brorby at Elk River Books October 15, 2026 at 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Elk River Books, 122 S 2nd St, Livingston, MT 59047, USA

Every Sky at Home Book Tour: Joe Wilkins at River Arts & Books October 17, 2026 at 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Every Sky at Home Book Tour: A Reading with the Spring Creek Project January 21, 2027 at 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts - PRAx, 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA