Breathe the Stanzas: The Slam Poetry of Women of Color
Poetry as a digital experience is how I first discovered verse. I went through the…
Monthly Archives: October, 2021
Brendan Kennelly obituary | Poetry
Poet Brendan Kennelly, who died at the age of 85, invited readers to embrace and…
Night of the executed poets, action, commemoration, diasporas, repression, Stalinist repression, Kiev, Bialystok
The “Night of Unperformed Poetry” event was held in Kiev to commemorate the poets who…
State Poet Matt Mason Has a Tip for Breaking the Ice With Audiences About Poetry | Latest news
“I Have a Poem the Size of the Moon,” the latest collection of poems from…
William Kent Krueger discusses “love at first sight”; Scott Studwell presents ‘Viking for Life’ – Twin Cities
TESSA BRIDE: Presents “The Dark Side of Memory,” stories of people missing by the Uruguayan…
Celebration of Indian novelist and poet Amrita Pritam on her 16th death anniversary
‘Utth dard-mandaan dey dardiyaa tak apna Punjab. Beyley laashaan vichhiyaan, teh lahoo da bharya Chenab…
Thomas Cannon is the first Oshkosh Poet Laureate
OSHKOSH – When Thomas Cannon learned that the city of Oshkosh was creating his first…
The Book Briefing: “The Odyssey”, Kristen Radtke
In many ways, The odyssey is a story of talking to strangers. As Odysseus returns…
Multi-award-winning author Tony J. Selimi publishes a selection of inspired poems in the anthology ‘Novum # 10’
Tony Jeton Selimi, author of The Unfakeable Code®, winner of the Literary Titan Prize 2021…
The Friday Poem: Lockdown Blues & Other Preferences, by Nathan Joe
A new poem from theater maker and performance poet Nathan Joe.Lock blues and other preferences(After…
Compassionate Story of the Month: Twice Orphan – An Introduction to L’Arche | Community-News
No one remembers him now …As a child he was cast,housed in an orphanagewith a…
UB teacher and her alumnus award Lowell Memorial Poetry Reading | BU today
Gail Mazur, Aaron Caycedo-Kimura (GRS’20) will read their work Thursday at a virtual event Gail…
Poets Fair: Traveling Together | ColoradoBoulevard.net
POETS LIVING ROOM Caprio on the Francigena (Photo – Kathabela Wilson) – 10/27/21 Hosted by…
Gloucester Writers Center Hosts Art Auction | New
The Gloucester Writers Center is collaborating with artists from Cape Ann for the centre’s very…
The life and death of Sylvia Plath: the tragic story behind her poetry
“What horrifies me the most is the idea of being useless: well-educated, brilliantly promising and…
Poem: The Tauondi Trail – InDaily
Michèle Saint-Yves walks towards a different light this week The poets’ corner contribution. Photo: Orderinchaos…
Poet Maureen McDole Enjoys Life’s “Feast” • St Pete Catalyst
It was in 2011 when Ray Hinst, owner of Haslam’s Books, immediately told Maureen McDole…
In India, communists lead the fight against COVID-19
India’s experience with the COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly severe, with the second wave taking…
Wirtz Center Hosts ‘Native Guard’ Show on Chicago Campus
Based on the Pulitzer Prize winner book of poetry by English teacher and former US…
School libraries enter the digital age
Trinity Comprehensive School in Ballymun has a striking design. Formed from the amalgamation of three…
Sewanee Review honors Vievee Francis with 2021 Aiken Taylor Award
Meridith FrazéeContributing writer Each year, the Sewanee Review’s Aiken Taylor Award highlights recognized talent in…
mural brings poetry to life in a street art project on the Uptown building | Local News
Dean Tawwater, owner of Tawwater Sign Co., spent a week painting the mural from the…
Audio review: “A Midnight Dreary: Etched in the Wall” by We Happy Few
Either the Darkness is changing— Or something in sight Adjusts to midnight. . . These…
In short: B: A year of plagues and pencils; The gardener; A curious boy – reviews | Books
Edouard CareyGallic books, £ 14.99, pp 400Some people have warped knits to show it, others…
“What My Neighbor Left Behind” by Aditya Tiwari and “The Kettle” by Pallavi Singh
In this deeply thought-out poem, Aditya Tiwari wonders what the absence of someone you know…
Roger McGough and the Liverpool Lads: a poet is no longer safe alone
The year: 1963. The location: Hope Hall Club, Liverpool. Three young performers do funny songs…
Book Review: “Said-Songs” by Jesse Graves Explores the Mysteries of Poetry and Place
“SAID-SONGS: ESSAYS ON POETRY AND PLACE” by Jesse Graves (Mercer University Press, 232 pages, $…
Roseanne Watt, Pàdraig MacAoidh and Donald S Murray at Cop26 …. Charles Rennie Mackintosh inspires Philip Miller’s new thriller: Scottish Book News
Shetlander Roseanne Watt is one of three Scottish poets participating in a Cop26 literary event…
Writers to Share ‘Scary Stories’ at the ArtsAltoona Center | News, Sports, Jobs
On Friday, October 29, three writers from the central Pennsylvania area will present poems and…
A new light on the poet Edwin Arnold
When he is not immersed in his politics, Jairam Ramesh delves into the archives to…
A talent for poetry, photography; Hamm helps others with workshops at MAC on Saturday | Education
Hamm won the Stanley Hanks Memorial Poetry Prize several years ago, and some of his…
Review: Anthropocene: Climate, Change, Contagion, Consolation by Sudeep Sen
Sudeep Sen Anthropocene, in the tradition of the 18th century British poet Alexander Pope, criticizes…
When women give voice to women
If there is one Indian writer who made me believe in a life of freedom…
Meet the rebellious poet who pioneered symbolism and inspired Bob Dylan, Arthur Rimbaud
French poet Arthur Rimbaud was a prolific artist when he was a teenager. At once…
Western News – Honorary Diploma from Award-Winning Author, Artist Shani Mootoo
As soon as former Studio Arts director Duncan deKerommeaux saw Shani Mootoo’s art portfolio, she…
The pre-selected 2021 An Post Irish Book Awards unveiled
George Hamilton, Sarah Gilmartin, Fintan O’Toole, Sally Rooney, Catherine Ryan Howard, Séamas O’Reilly, Donal Skehan,…
The first responders are 2 of the 2021-2022 Remembrance Fellows
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here.…
Tasteer’s 10th issue is a literary treat
The 10th issue of the literary periodical Tasteer is a literary treat from editor-in-chief Naseer…
The Rise and Rise of Thomas Keneally | Review of northern beaches
Tom Keneally only has to step outside his home office, where he writes his bestselling…
Evanston poet Ann Hudson publishes “Glow”, exploring history, art and science
While researching her family ties in Ottawa, Evanston’s poet Ann Hudson “stumbled upon” inspiration for…
Multicultural Resource Center brings diversity and inclusion to the heart of campus | Campus life
The 100th Missouri State Homecoming celebration was filled with class reunions, hours of tailgating and…
Hickman to hold PAA book signing on Saturday | Pictures
Shirley Skufca Hickman, a longtime member of the Porterville Art Association, will hold a book…
Tell Short, Memorable Stories with Metropolitan Diary
Lesson overviewFeatured Column: Metropolitan agendaSince 1976, Metropolitan Diary has been a hotbed for reader-submitted stories…
Alison Byerly is installed as 12th President of Carleton – News – Carleton College
Amid a weekend focused on community and togetherness, Carleton College installed Alison Byerly as 12th…
“Mourning is a form of madness”: Dodie Bellamy on writing through loss
André Durbin: Your new collection of essays, Bee Raised, is divided into two sections -…
“Both intolerable and addictive”: five well-being courses and applications tested on the road | Health & well-being
AAustralians are the world’s largest consumers of health and wellness apps, far exceeding our weight…
Famous Spanish mystery writer turns out to be three men
Related video above: This year’s Nobel Prize for Literature awarded to novelist Abdulrazak GurnahSpanish literary…
Villagers watch the postman open the Brent Knoll Community Store in poetic style!
Brent Knoll villagers gathered to watch their postman, Tim Dean, open their new community store…
Advocate Poet fights social ills with art
BY TENDAI SAUTA LOCAL poet and founder of Africa Immortal Orators (AIO) Langton Munyaradzi Chemhere,…
Which Edgar Allan Poe Flanagan stories should he adapt for The Fall of House Usher?
Building on the success of his three Netflix series to date, and with a fourth…
Why Tim Burton hated the alternate ending of Nightmare Before Christmas
The Nightmare Before Christmas almost had an alternate twist ending at Henry Selick’s suggestion, and…
Brendan Kennelly: “His poetry was meant to be read aloud and savored like good Irish whiskey”
With his blissful smile and sparkling eyes, his melodious Kerry Oxford and a red scarf…
The Recorder – The Great Falls Annual Festival of Words Fills the Gap of 2020
TURNERS FALLS – Speech traveled through the clouds to resonate in Unity Park during Sunday’s…
Brendan Kennelly, one of the country’s most popular poets, has died aged 85
Brendan Kennelly, one of the country’s most popular poets and former English professor at Trinity…
Book Review: Eloquent Ancestral Voices Speak
A sequel to her book Kumina Queen, the new work by Jamaican poet Winsome Monica…
Delta Literary Arts Society features spooky Halloween-themed poetry and short story reading
“Killer Verse: A Night of Literary Terror” will make you tremble in your seat Just…
Review: Sphinx Virtuosi Brings Intriguing Vision to Carnegie Hall
“Tracing Visions” was the intriguing title of the Sphinx Virtuosi program, an ensemble of 18…
George Mackay Brown: Orkney bard honored on his 100th birthday
He was one of the best Scottish writers, poet, author, journalist and playwright. Today (October…
President pays tribute after the death of Irish poets Máire Mhac an tSaoi and Brendan Kennelly
PRESIDENT Michael D Higgins paid tribute to the death of two acclaimed Irish poets. Irish-speaking…
Focus on digital humanities: initiatives bring technology to various disciplines
When you think of medieval literature, you might imagine crackling vellum sheets with the flowery…
We need poets as much as physicists and artists as much as actuaries
by David P. Barash David P. Barash is Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington…
renowned poet, critic and diplomat
Máire Mhac an tSaoiBorn: April 4, 1922Passed away: October 16, 2021 Máire Mhac an tSaoi,…
Lifelines: A ghost story haunts a ghost town | Living in the North
Terry wooten One of my favorite Chinese poets, Li Po of the T’ang Dynasty, drowned…
Indigenous writer and professor at the University of Toronto featured in the “Dial-a-Poem” project
TORONTO – An Indigenous author and assistant professor at the University of Toronto featured in…
Famous poet Máire Mhac an tSaoi has died at the age of 99
Máire Mhac an tSaoi, widely regarded as one of the most important Irish poets of…
Lili Reinhart will publish a new book of poetry? Fans say Twitter is “toxic”
“I’ve written a lot of poetry lately. I don’t know what would be the best…
Iranian artists in the spotlight at the Biennale of illustrations in Bratislava
TEHRAN – The Bratislava Biennial of Illustrations (BIB) in Czech honored Iranian artists Ghazal Fathollahi…
Wang Wei, poet of Buddhist emptiness
Wang Wei (699-751 AD) has often been called “the Buddha of the poets”. Sparse invocations…
the turbine room of Anicka Yi; Sutapa Biswas: Lumen – review | Art and design
Ttranslucent sea creatures drift through Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall, moving through this great gulf like…
Remember an inspiring pair most in Springfield would recognize
He was often there with Jake and a cardboard sign asking for money to feed…
Our own Pandora, by Wole Olaoye
Pandora Papers Thanks to PREMIUM TIMES and its global partners, in what has now become…
Winston Churchill used Shakespeare to change the world
Winston Churchill (Library of Congress) More than any other author, the Stratford poet informed the…
Frederick remembers his loved ones who committed suicide during the annual Out of the Darkness walk
October 17 — Julie Robinson kept a century-old poem folded in her wallet on Saturday…
Poet Dentist Finds Encouragement, Friendship and ‘Transcendent Beauty’ on Shelter Island
Daniel Thomas Moran. (Courtesy photo) I quickly discovered a lot of magic in my island…
Sunday Reading: Critics of Classical Literature
In 1981, British critic VS Pritchett published a review of Salman Rushdie’s second novel, “Midnight’s…
Columbus author Janet Beard’s new novel is “The Ballad of Laurel Springs”
A lot of things are passed on from mother to daughter. Jewelry, wedding dresses, handmade…
Encourage Children to Set Thinking Limits – Reading Eagle
STEM (Educational Program to Promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) has been around for years…
Dusking Through Waves takes a realistic look at complicated domestic lives
// = do_shortcode (‘[in-content-square]’)?> Twilight Through the Waves by Wendy Holborow Nigel jarrett In Wendy…
Snohomish County Author Events and Poetry Readings
Rebecca Roanhorse and P. Djèlí Clark: Sno-Isle Libraries present a talk with award-winning authors Hugo,…
The San Juan Islands inspire a book of poetry by Gary Thompson
Digging into the islands’ rich history fertilizes the poetry of San Juan Island poet Gary…
Deep Water: “Dry beans”, by Alice Haines
This week’s poem, “Dry Beans,” by Alice Haines, celebrates the harvest. I love the speaker’s…
Lisa Ede obituary (1947 – 2021) – Albany, OR
Lisa Susan Ede September 9, 1947 – September 29, 2021 September 29, 2021 – 20…
My Poetic Place: Sri Lankan poet Sakina writes a journey to self-discovery in her latest book
Colombo, October 17 (newsin.asia) – The book launch “MY POETIC PLACE: The Journey to Self-Discovery”…
Two Kentish teens win prestigious global poetry competition
Lulu Marken, 15, from Tunbridge Wells Submitted to Kent and Sussex MailTwo young writers from…
Osofisan, Ofeimun and Komunyakaa to speak at LIPFest 2021
A diverse group of writers will speak at the 2021 Lagos International Poetry Festival, which…
The burning intellectual who powerfully used the term ‘Dalit in his poetry
It is common in English scholarship and other writings to find references to Mahatma Jotirao…
OCTC to welcome KY poet laureate Crystal Wilkinson
Crystal Wilkinson, Kentucky Poet Laureate for 2021-22 and first black woman to be selected for…
Hugh MacDiarmid – the poet, communist and nationalist who breathed life into the Scottish Leid
SOMETIMES described as Scotland’s greatest poet since Bobby Burns, Hugh MacDiarmid is credited with restoring…
How artist Shilpa Gupta gives freedom to speech
The power of the word has resonated throughout history. Now ‘Cause in your language I…
Kashmiri writer wonders why states are afraid of poets
Plato banishes poets from his ideal state, the republic. And for years, I couldn’t understand…
Submit your work for the Tucson Festival of Books’ Literary Awards | Books
The 2022 Tucson Book Festival is scheduled for March 12-13. Mike Christy, Arizona Daily Star…
Northern Ireland’s political future remains in dispute, but its literary scene is thriving
As in politics and in society, so in literature. In Northern Ireland, male voices have…
Utah scavenger hunt enters week 2 – with $ 20,000 up for grabs
Estimated reading time: 4-5 minutesThe second scavenger hunt of the year is still underway, and…
College Football Today – Week 7 Updates, Highlights, Biggest Moments & More
October 16, 2021ESPN StaffCan you believe we are already halfway through the season?Well, week 7…
poet from Wentzville writes a book about his love and his life with coffee | Life
Sheree K. Nielsen’s love of coffee began at the age of seventeen when, on a…
Lane Kiffin can’t help but laugh at this Tennessee fan’s pre-game poem
Getty Images As Ole Miss prepares to face Tennessee, Volunteer fans shoot their former coach.…
A Sneak Peek of New Books from Minnesota Book Award Winners Webb and Eskens
October 16 – Minnesota Book Award winning writers Wendy Webb and Allen Eskens will launch…