Aug 10 Poet’s Work Inspired by His Upbringing ‘Between Cultures’ Poet Alberto Rios reads from his latest book of poetry "The Theater of Night" which follows a couple in a U.S.-Mexico border town through their youth, marriage and thoughtful old age. Rios himself is from the U.S.-Mexican border town of… Continue reading
Aug 07 Paul Hunter Discusses Reshaping ‘Shopworn’ Language Paul Hunter, a poet, musician, instrument-maker, teacher, and editor and publisher, has produced letterpress books and broadsides under the imprint of Wood Works Press in Seattle. He talks about his works. Continue reading
Jul 04 Gregory Djanikian Reads ‘Geography Lesson’ and Other Poems Poet Gregory Djanikian reads his poem 'Geography Lesson' and others, reflecting his examination of history, place and heritage. Continue reading
Jul 04 Gregory Djanikian Celebrates Family Picnics and ‘Great Melting Pot’ of Language Poet Gregory Djanikian, director of the creative writing program at the University of Pennsylvania, reads a poem about how immigrants "might contribute to the great melting pot of the English language."… Continue reading
May 11 Children’s Poet Laureate Speaks of Food Fights and Sports Jack Prelutsky was born in 1940 in Brooklyn, N.Y., and grew up in the Bronx. After working various jobs -- folk singer, cab driver, furniture and piano mover, fruit picker and janitor -- Prelutsky began writing poetry at age 24… Continue reading