For the Future of Poetry: A Benefit Reading with Jericho Brown, Ellen Bass, and Arthur Sze

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We’re happy to share this video of an extraordinary reading featuring three of our most distinguished authors: 2020 Pulitzer Prize winner Jericho Brown, 2019 National Book Award Winner Arthur Sze, and Lambda Literary Award winner Ellen Bass, in conversation with Editor in Chief Michael Wiegers. “For the Future of Poetry” was recorded live on June 30th, raising funds to help the Press keep thriving through the pandemic and beyond. We hope you enjoy watching (or re-watching!) this special event.