Kwame Dawes
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Kwame Dawes and the African Poetry Book Distribution Project: Poetry Reading and Research
Poetry Foundation 61 West Superior Street, ChicagoKwame Dawes and the African Poetry Book Fund (APBF) team will present research findings from the African Poetry Book Distribution Project. Funded by a Poetry Foundation grant, the Project studied poetry book distribution in African countries to improve accessibility and foster sustainable partnerships with publishing and literary stakeholders throughout Africa. The event also features readings […]
The Center for Fiction presents The New Gen! Rising African Poets with Kwame Dawes & Chris Abani
From the organizers: "Kwame Dawes and Chris Abani started the New-Generation African Poet limited edition chapbook in 2014 with indie publisher Akashic Books. Every year, they showcase the verses and innovation of the best African poets working today with an emphasis on poets who have not yet published their first full-length collection. A reading from ten poets included in this year’s […]
One Poem: A Protest Reading in Support of Black Lives, feat. Jericho Brown, Nikki Wallschlaeger, Alberto Ríos, and Kwame Dawes
From the organizers: On Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at 5 p.m. PDT / 8 p.m. EDT, the founding members of the Poetry Coalition will present One Poem: A Protest Reading in Support of Black Lives. The virtual reading will be broadcast live via Crowdcast and YouTube (closed captioning available). Poets reading include: Prisca Afantchao, Sojourner Ahebee, Kazim Ali, Kimberly Blaeser, […]