Poetry Feb 12 Cynthia Zarin Reads ‘Harriet’ and Other Poems Cynthia Zarin is the author of three books of poetry -- "The Swordfish Tooth" (1989); "Fire Lyric" (1993); and "The Watercourse" (2002, Los Angeles Times Book Prize) -- and five books for children.
Poetry Jan 13 Elizabeth Alexander Reflects on Inaugural Reading Only a few poets have participated in the swearing-in ceremony for our nation's highest office, and on Jan. 20, 2008, Elizabeth Alexander will become just the fourth to hold that honor when she recites an original poem at President-elect Barack…
Poetry Oct 03 Lawson Fusao Inada Reads ‘The Stand’ Poet Lawson Fusao Inada reads some of his poems, including "The Stand." In addition to his experiences at the Japanese internment camps, many of Inada's poems are influenced by his love of jazz music.
Poetry Apr 08 Mary Jo Bang Reads From ‘Elegy’ Poet Mary Jo Bang reads some of her poems from her 2007 collection "Elegy," which explores the poetic form of grief and mourning.
Poetry Mar 03 Li-Young Lee Reflects on Finding Home and Family In an extended interview, Li-Young Lee reflects on his sense of home, how he finds it in Chicago and in poems, and on his family, who came to the United States as political refugees. He also reads some of his…