we love reading new poets and going to open mic events. it is a chance to hear and learn something new and interesting. it is also a chance to give marginalized voices a space. look at your library and make sure you are including writers of color, LGBTQIA+ writers, translations, differently-abled writers, and more. support local open mics which encourage inclusivity. we love and support all voices.

BOOK REVIEW: Registers of Illuminated Villages by Tarfia Faizullah
Tarfia Faizullah is a master of surprise with labyrinthine content and unique turns of line in her recent work: Registers of Illuminated Villages from Graywolf Press. I was drawn to