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A Redmond poet has won a National Book Award – one of the most prestigious literary honors recognizing American authors.
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Seattle's Youth Poet Laureate has just published her first book of poetry. "Motherland" is Bitaniya Giday's exploration of Blackness, womanhood and family…
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Poet Carl Phillips has received a $75,000 honor for a body of work which displays “exceptional talent.”On Monday, Poets & Writers announced that the…
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Washington has a new state poet laureate. Rena Priest officially took the mantle in a ceremony Wednesday evening, hosted at the Lummi Nation, where she is…
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Rena Priest, a member of the Lummi Nation and a Bellingham writer, has become the first Native American poet to serve as Washington state’s poet…
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In Tacoma, the observation of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. day is typically marked by celebrations, workshops and performances across the city. But this…
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It’s after 1 a.m. at the Capitol Hill IHOP in Seattle. Ebo Barton is sitting in a corner booth with another poet, both of whom had performed earlier at…
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Scientific evidence showing health benefits from engaging in the arts is still weak. But Los Angeles students in their 80s say their poetry class gives them joy, solace, community and a voice.
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A maritime festival taking place in Seattle this week is a good reminder of our city’s strong ties to the ocean. Thursday evening, an event called Stories…
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When Lucas Smiraldo became Tacoma’s poet laureate two years ago, he had the spark of an idea. He wanted to get the people around him writing their own…