In a long night of readings, ten international poets read out loud their poems in the original versions. These will be followed by actors who read the German translations. The poets taking part are Ghayath Almadhoun, Hussein Bin Hamza, Don Mee Choi, Maren Kames, Eileen Myles, Nguy?n Phan Qu? Mai, …
The Planet Earth Poetry reading series is a launching pad for the energies of writers and poets established and not. It is a place where words are most important. A venue in which all manner of poets and writers are welcome; a place for excellence, innovation, collaboration, diverse projects and …
Word on the Street Halifax one of Atlantic Canada’s premier book and magazine festivals, and the largest free literacy event in Nova Scotia. For the past 24 years, the festival has aimed to be inclusive, and welcoming to all ages, and best of all it is FREE! Learn more here.
Come one, come all, to the most joyful poetry event in all America! Presented in cooperation with the Butler MFA, the Divedapper Poetry Carnival aims to obliterate the idea that poetry is obtuse, or unapproachable, or in any way un-fun. Spend the day - listen to words, write some of …
A distinguished panel of emerging poets will guest judge the 2019 Frontier Award for New Poets contest: Ocean Vuong, Kaveh Akbar, and Eve L. Ewing. Frontier Poetry staff will select the top ten submissions, and the winning poem and honorable mentions will be selected by the panel of judges, to …