Katherine Anne Porter Literary Center

Welcome to the Katherine Anne Porter Literary Center

The childhood home of Katherine Anne Porter hosts a visiting author series that for over two decades has brought a wide array of writers to the university and local community. Here, students in the MFA Program in Creative Writing study with award-winning authors whose visits include a reading and book signing that is open to the public, free of cost.

A collection of Katherine Anne Porter books on a shelf

KAP House History

"The past is never where you think you left it." --Katherine Anne Porter
A guest speaker orating to a group of enthralled visitors

Upcoming Events

See who is coming next to the Katherine Anne Porter House

Resources

Read recent articles about the Katherine Anne Porter House as well as special collections of materials