The Speculations Readings Series continues monthly at DreamHaven Books, 2301 E 38th St., Minneapolis, usually Wednesdays from 6:30-7:45 p.m. The readings include an autographing and an expedition to a South Minneapolis bistro to build a sense of community among Twin Cites writers and readers.

On Wednesday, May 22, T. AARON CISCO reads from his work. T. Aaron Cisco is best known for contemporary Afrofuturism and sci-fi. Cisco crafts narratives that give voice to characters, themes, and stories that challenge stereotypes.His works have frequently adorned Amazon’s bestseller lists, with The Unbanished, Rod String Nail Cloth and Black Nerd Blue Box clinching the number one spot. Additional accolades include the MN Society of Professional Journalists Page One Award, being listed on both Hennepin County Libraries’ Minnesota Black Authors list, and The Minnesota Daily’s Ten Black Change-Makers Influencing the Twin Cities Arts Scene. More than anything, T. Aaron Cisco is an ardent advocate of squee—the utter joy and excitement that comes from sharing stories and life with others.

Speculations is a co-production of DreamHaven and SF MONNESOTA, a mmultcutural specuulative fiction organizzation that also sponsors a midsummer convention, Diversicon. On August 2-5, 2024, Diversicon 31 will be co-sponsored by the floating fantasy convention, Mythcon 53, at the Double Tree by Hilton in the Twin Cities with Guests of Honor ELEANOR ARNASON and BRIAN ATTEBERY.