Readings & Events
Louisiana Book Festival
November 2
FREE
Whether you’re a community artist, participatory artist, or socially engaged artist (or whatever other title you go by), ITAC7 will be the place to be for professional development, partnership building, knowledge exchanges, and more. So mark your calendars, start planning your travel, and get ready to play!
I’ll be facilitating the session, “Deep Listening, Deep Connecting and Creating through Narrative 4 Story Exchange” with the amazing Amanda Cantrell Roche.
International Teaching Artist Conference
September 5-7
University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
CavanKerry Press Reading
June 12, 6 PM
FREE
A salon-style reading for CavanKerry Press feat. Joseph O. Legaspi, Katie Ann Turner, Leslie McIntosh and me. RSVP required, as there is a max capacity of 35 attendees and names will be checked at the door.
CavanKerry is committed to expanding the reach of poetry by publishing works that explore the emotional and psychological landscapes of everyday life and bringing that art to underserved communities, where they live, work and receive services.
Wall to Wall Prince
May 4, 3- 11 PM
FREE
I get to read poems inspired by my favorite artist of all time. I’ll be on during the 5-7 PM Women of Prince set, feat. Kendra Foster, Nia Drummond, and Amma Whatt. Let’s play in the sunshine!
Join us for this unforgettable extravaganza of music, film, dance, stories, and more, as an incredible roster of artists pays tribute to the legendary Prince through a nonstop celebration and exploration of the icon and the work he created, championed, and inspired.
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day
@ Greenlight Bookstore
April 27, 10 AM - 6 PM
FREE
I love my local bookstore. I’ll be dropping in around 4 PM to sign books, take pics, and meet some of my literary faves. Stop by for a selfie, a signing, or a chance to chat about your favorite characters (for all you fiction fans out there), astute points (for any nonfiction or poetry buffs), or recipes from their newest cookbook. Not only that, you have a chance to get special sales and participate in activities all day long.
The Common’s 2024 Festival of Debut Authors
March 27, 7 PM
Join The Common‘s team on March 27th at 7:00pm for our 2024 Festival of Debut Authors, an evening devoted to emerging talents! This virtual celebration will highlight poets and prose writers Felice Belle, Jordan Escobar, Irina Hrinoschi, amika elfendi, Nina Perrotta and Shanna Tan.
The festival, hosted by previous awardees Jennifer Shyue and Farah Ali, features readings and conversation by some of The Common‘s most dynamic emerging writers. Come to discover fresh voices and support the magazine’s Young Writers Program.
Register for the free event or make a donation to The Common Young Writers Fund here!
Online event, register for Zoom link
ATL Book Party
March 23, 6-8PM
It’s a double feature, ATL! Join me and Sheila Smith McKoy for a night of poetry celebrating our respective debut collections, hosted by Gabrielle Fulton Ponder. Light refreshments will be served.
Poetry + Music at The Owl
February 17
doors 7:30 PM, show 8 PM
I’ll be reading a few poems at 8, followed by Chase Elodia's Perennials at 8:30, and Alejandra Sofia at 9. Suggested donation $12.