Lucille Clifton Tribute & Book Launch: This Thursday in Chicago!
The BOA team is thrilled to make an exciting journey to Chicago this Thursday, September 20. In celebration of the life and legacy of Lucille Clifton as well as the just-released The Collected Poems of Lucille Clifton 1965-2010, The Poetry Foundation is presenting "Poetry off the Shelf: Lucille Clifton Tribute & Book Launch." The program, which is expected to last an hour, will feature poets Michael S. Glaser, Li-Young Lee, Elise Paschen, Kevin Young, and other special guests as they read their favorite Clifton poems; it will be followed by a reception.
The details:
Thursday, September 20, at 7:00 p.m.
The Poetry Foundation
61 West Superior Street
Chicago, IL 60654
This event is free and open to the public on a first come, first-served basis. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the program.
More information about events can be found at The Poetry Foundation. Please join us for this highly-anticipated event as we all commemorate and celebrate the legacy which is Lucille Clifton.
We'll see you in Chicago!
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