Tweeting about poetry & poetry events in Maryland & beyond. Librarian at the Enoch Pratt Free Library.
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Looking forward to hearing poets Shirley J. Brewer & Elizabeth Hazen read at 3 p.m. today at @prattlibrary! Cc: @ApprenticeHouse @TheIvyBookshop
Excited to hear Christina Daub (@flix2fly), Nnenna Aduaka, Christina Borgoyn, Carol Buell, & Emily Holland read Tuesday, July 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the celebration of the finalists in @prattlibrary’s 2026 Poetry Contest! cc: @PoetLoreMag Info: calendar.prattlibrary.org/ev…
Can't wait to hear architect Nakita Reed & poet Taylor Johnson (@djrealboy_) in conversation at @prattlibrary! Join us in the Poe Room or watch the livestream. Info: calendar.prattlibrary.org/ev… @TheIvyBookshop
Excited to see Brian Gilmore in conversation with Kim Roberts Meikle (@fan_belt) about No More Worlds to Conquer: The Black Poet in Washington, DC on Saturday. Join us at @prattlibrary or watch online. Info: calendar.prattlibrary.org/ev… cc: @Georgetown_UP @cavecanempoets @rmharris
Drop in! Office hours with our @prattlibrary Hackerman Writer in Residence, poet Taylor Johnson (@djrealboy_), are happening now until 1:00 PM at the Waverly Branch on 400 E. 33rd Street. Bring your poems or questions--just stop by!
Virtual office hours with @prattlibrary Hackerman Writer in Residence Taylor Johnson (@djrealboy_) are happening now through 1 PM ET! Join here: us02web.zoom.us/meetings/861…
Looking forward to hearing Moira Egan & Jennifer A Sutherland read from their new books at @prattlibrary WED, MARCH 11, at 6:30 PM! Info: calendar.prattlibrary.org/ev…
Can't wait to hear poets Taylor Johnson & abdu mongo ali at @prattlibrary this THURS 11/6 at 6:30pm! Join us or watch the stream: youtube.com/watch?v=x0F9gVQ2… cc: @baltfishbowl @redemmas
So excited to hear poet @DoraMalech & memoirist Jeannie Vanasco read from their brilliant new books this SATURDAY @ 3pm at @prattlibrary! Join us or watch the stream! cc: @baltfishbowl @tin_house youtube.com/watch?v=tUn98BYA…
Come to @prattlibrary this SAT 9/27 @ 3 pm to celebrate the launch of AMERICA'S FUTURE with @WWPHPress! Readers include @sdleyva, @snarkysyntax, @ZorinaExie, Matt Hohner, Annie Marhefka, Adam Schwartz, & Cherrie Woods! Also streamed here: youtube.com/watch?v=gkeXe4SU…
Can't wait to celebrate the 2025 @prattlibrary Poetry Contest finalists Saturday! Greg Sevik, Marna Williams, Adriana Beltrano, & Jeremy Cox will read, with @LPReview's Sarah Berger hosting. Join us @ 3 pm in the Poe Room or online: youtube.com/watch?v=vPzsBsR-…
I'm so excited to hear poets @jaleneutsey & @DoraMalech read at @prattlibrary SATURDAY 5/3 @ 3pm! cc: @buttonpoetry @hopkins_review Details here: eventbrite.com/e/jalen-eutse…
Heads up, Maryland poets! For its 2026 Writer in Residence Program, the @prattlibrary is seeking a Maryland-based poet age 21+. Deadline: May 1. Stipend: $30,000. Applications will be capped at 100. Details here: prattlibrary.org/in-residenc…
Poets! The @prattlibrary is currently seeking a Writer in Residence specializing in poetry. This residency opportunity is open to Maryland-based poets 21+ years of age. More info here:
prattlibrary.org/in-residenc…
Can't wait to hear @sdleyva & @ValzhynaMort read from their amazing books of poetry this SAT 3/8 @ 3pm at @prattlibrary! You can also watch on FB or YT. More info here: eventbrite.com/e/poetry-read…
Calling Maryland poets! Enter @prattlibrary's FREE Poetry Contest! Deadline: March 1. Details here: prattlibrary.org/poetry-cont… Please retweet! @LPReview @rmharris @masonjarpress @DoraMalech @sdleyva @writerscenter @marylandwriters @SmartishPace @FreeStateReview
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The GBF High School Poetry Contest is LIVE & open to any high school student (public, private, home schooled, etc) in the DMV. Details at the link. Please share!!
gaithersburgbookfestival.org…
I'm looking forward to celebrating the @prattlibrary Poetry Contest finalists Tues @ 6:30 pm! Marc A. Drexler, Preet Bhela, xochi quetzali cartland, & Jalynn Harris will read, with @lpreview editor Sarah Berger hosting. Join us in the Poe Room or online! youtube.com/watch?v=cy6Oe84h…
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The new fMRI Writing Prize for Baltimore writers (youth and adult) gets coverage in @baltfishbowl! Deadline EXTENDED through July 31. Read more here:
baltimorefishbowl.com/storie…
Thank you so much, @chrischildersoO! You guided our @prattlibrary discussion of @EmilyRCWilson's translation of The Iliad with such brilliance & generosity today. We were honored to have you there.