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Maureen Morehead - "Why Poetry Matters"

Presented by Women Writing for (a) Change at Women Writing for (a) Change, Cincinnati OH

Oct 18 2019
Maureen Morehead -

Poetry has nearly disappeared from high school English curriculums. Maureen Morehead (Kentucky Poet Laureate 2011-2012) will discuss why poetry matters in today’s world, not only for K-12 but for all members of society.

Friday, October 18th – 7:30-9:30 pm – Free Talk/Reading – Why Poetry Matters

Poetry has nearly disappeared from high school English curriculums, narrowing the potential for interest in the art and deepening its reputation as obtuse and unnecessary. And yet, there are always students compelled to write verse on their own, to take creative writing classes if offered, work on school literary magazines, and to participate in programs such as Poetry Out Loud.

Maureen Morehead (Kentucky Poet Laureate 2011-2012) will discuss why poetry matters in today’s world, not only for K-12 but for all members of society. She will read from her recent books The Melancholy TeacherLate August Blues: The Daylily Poems, and The Red Gate, all from Larkspur Press, Monterey, KY.

With gratitude and appreciation to the anonymous donor who made this event possible.

ADMISSION INFO

To register for the October 18th Free Reading, Discussion, Book Signing and Reception CLICK HERE. Open to all.

Please Note: You will be redirected to EventBrite in order to make reservations for the Friday night event. There will be no fee for this registration and you may request more than one ticket. This event is General Admission, so please plan to arrive early. Doors open will open at 7:00 pm. Book signing and reception follow the reading/discussion.

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Seating is General Admission. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Book signing and reception follow reading/discussion.

* Event durations (if noted) are approximate. Please check with the presenting organization or venue to confirm start times and duration.

LOCATION

Women Writing for (a) Change

6906 Plainfield Road, Cincinnati, OH 45215

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