I Scream Social: Joanna Klink, Alfredo Aguilar, and Eileen Sungyoo Chong

I Scream Social is celebrating Friendsgiving and our literary community with an inspiring line-up of writers, featuring Eileen Sungyoo Chong, Alfredo Aguilar, Joanna Klink! Bring a friend you’re grateful for, extra cans or funds for ATX Free Fridge, and original writings on gratitude and friendship for the open mic!

Presented by Host Publications, I Scream Social is a monthly feminist reading series and ice cream party that takes place at Alienated Majesty Books. We aim to celebrate and empower historically marginalized writers and share incredible literature and diverse perspectives to an Austin-area audience. Hosted this month by poets Claire Bowman & Annar Veröld! Free & open to all!

***********************Reader Bios************************

Eileen Sungyoo Chong received an MFA in Fiction from The Michener Center for Writers at UT Austin. She has received support from Kundiman and the Steinbeck House.

Alfredo Aguilar is the author of the poetry collection On This Side of the Desert. He received his MFA from the Michener Center for Writers and has been awarded support from MacDowell and the Stadler Center for Poetry and Literary Arts. Born and raised in North County San Diego, he currently resides in Central Texas. 

Joanna Klink’s new book is Days & Chances (Penguin 2026). She lives in Austin, Texas, where she teaches at the Michener Center for Writers.

***********************Open mic ************************

Open mic details: sign ups for the open mic begin at 6:45pm.

The open mic is reserved for writers from historically marginalized communities.

Because slots are limited and we want to make room for everyone, we ask that you wait until 7:10 to sign up if you joined us for the open mic the previous month.

***********************Notes ************************

✦ This project is supported in part by an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts, Culture, Music, & Entertainment.

✦ Health and safety note: masks are encouraged and will be provided for this month's I Scream Social

✦ Host Publications is an award-winning, women-led independent publisher located in Austin, Texas. Devoted to our mission to elevate historically marginalized writers, Host Publications publishes radical poetry and fiction by emerging LGBTQ+, BIPOC, intersectional feminist, and immigrant voices.

✦ Host Publications a 501(c)(3) literary arts organization. We curate free programming for all, but if you're ever inspired to donate to support our mission, head over to our Givebutter <3