Jean-Christophe Valtat was bornin 1968. Educated in the Ecole Normale Superieure and the Sorbonne, he lives inParis and teachesComparative Literature. He has written a book of short stories, Album, and two novels, Exes, and 03 (published in English by FSG), aswell as award-winning radio-plays and a movie "Augustine" (2003), which he alsoco-directed.

September 23, 7pm

Jean-Christophe Valtat at NYU with LorinStein & Mitzi Angel

Jean-Christophe Valtat discusses his novels Aurorarama and 03 with Paris Review editorLorin Stein and MitziAngel, the translator of 03. Event is at NYU's LillianVernon Creative Writers House, 58 W. 10thSt.

NYU's Lilian Vernon Creative WritersHouse, 58 West 10thSt.

September 24, 7pm

Aurorarama Launch Party at The Clover Club!

Jean-Christophe Valtat to read, sign and party in celebration of the publication of his newnovel Aurorarama at Brooklyn's fabulous Clover Club.

210 Smith St.,Brooklyn, NY 11201

September 29, 7pm

Valtat and BruceBenderson in Conversation at NYU's MaisonFrançaise

Jean-Christophe Valtat will speak about his new novel Aurorarama and the challenges ofwriting in two languages with Prix de Flore-winning author BruceBenderson.

NYU Maison Française, 16 Washington Mews,New York10003

September 30, 7pm

Valtat Thrills McNally Jackson

Jean-Christophe Valtat will give an electrifying reading from his new literary steampunk novelAurorarama. Wine and cheese tofollow.

52 Prince St. (b/t Lafayette & Mulberry) NewYork, NY 10012