Name: Chicago Literary Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: Ed Roberson
Start: 2026-06-18T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-06-18T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Poetry Foundation

Chicago Literary Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: Ed Roberson

The Poetry Foundationrecognizes the power of words to transform lives. We work to amplify poetry and celebrate poets by fostering spaces for all to create, experience, and share poetry.The Poetry Foundation hosts a robust schedule of free live events throughout the year. Ranging from poetry readings to staged plays to concerts, events have also included artist collaborations, exhibition openings, musical and other performances. Our current events schedule can be found athttps://www.poetryfoundation.org/events.

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Join us for the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame’s Fuller Award ceremony, honoring Ed Roberson.

Spring 2026 Season

The Poetry Foundation’s spring 2026 season "No one can afford to lose love" (named after a line by CAConrad) goes all in on poetry’s capacity for love in its many forms as a compass for connection, healing, and transformation in a state of emergency.

Join us at the Poetry Foundation for the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame’s Fuller Award ceremony, honoring <a href="https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/ed-roberson" title="https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/ed-roberson" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ed Roberson</a>. This event is part of the Poetry Foundation’s spring 2026 season, No One Can Afford To Lose Love.Co-presented with the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame, American Writers Museum, and Guild Literary Complex, the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame will present Chicago poet and 2016 Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize awardee Ed Roberson with the Fuller Award for his lifetime contributions to literature. avery r. young will emcee the evening, which will also include special tributes by writers Peter O'Leary, Saretta Morgan, and julie ezelle patton, the presentation of the statue by Lena Roberson, and a conversation between Ed Roberson and CM Burroughs.Additional Information<ul><li>All Poetry Foundation events are completely free of charge and open to the public.</li><li>Advanced registration is encouraged.</li><li>The performance space is ADA-compliant and wheelchair-accessible.</li><li>The program will feature CART captioning and ASL interpretation.</li><li>For more information about accessibility at the Poetry Foundation, <a href="http://www.poetryfoundation.org/visit/accessibility" title="http://www.poetryfoundation.org/visit/accessibility" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">please visit our Accessibility Guide</a>.</li></ul>Additional Information<ul><li>All Poetry Foundation events are completely free of charge and open to the public.</li><li>Advanced registration is encouraged.</li><li>The performance space is ADA-compliant and wheelchair-accessible.</li><li>The program will feature CART captioning and ASL interpretation.</li><li>For more information about accessibility at the Poetry Foundation, <a href="http://www.poetryfoundation.org/visit/accessibility" title="http://www.poetryfoundation.org/visit/accessibility" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">please visit our Accessibility Guide</a>.</li></ul>

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