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National Local Poetry

Arithmetic by Zakariya adds up to a good full life

  • Arithmetic and Other Verses from Late in Life
  • February 11, 2012
Arithmetic and Other Verses from Late in Lifeis a simple book of reflection, observation and pause. Local writer Sally Zakariya wrote this first...
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Profile of a DC poet: Sandra Beasley

Sandra Beasley is the author of three books. In 2011 Crown released Don’t Kill the Birthday Girl: Tales From an Allergic Life, a memoir and...
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New Year's Resolution: Attend more readings

Attending more readings ought to be something every poet, regardless whether they already attend some readings or none at all, should attempt to do...
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Profile of a DC poet: Jonathan Tucker

Jonathan B. Tucker is a performance poet, teaching artist, educator, and coach of the DC Youth Poetry Slam Team. He has represented DC at the...
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2011 DC poetry year in review

Nikki Giovanni speaks at Busboys and PoetsOn January 11 DC was hit by a snowstorm, but that didn't stop Nikki Giovanni from making her gig at...
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Poetess Raven “CagedBird” Martin performs tonight at Lawrence Street Gallery

  • Poetess Raven “CagedBird” Martin
  • December 17, 2010
Spotlight on Poetess Raven “CagedBird” MartinShe is being featured as a poet at the Lawrence Street Galleryon Friday @ 6:30pm.Lawrence...
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