In celebration of National Poetry Month, the Louisiana Center for the Book will host the ninth annual “Just Listen to Yourself: The Louisiana Poet Laureate Presents Louisiana Poets” program with Poet Laureate Jack Bedell from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2019, in the Seminar Center of the State Library, 701 N. 4th St., Baton Rouge.
Bedell has invited six poets from across the state to participate in readings of their work. Participating poets include Mona Lisa Saloy, Genaro Ky Ly Smith, and John Warner Smith as well as previous Louisiana poet laureates Darrell Bourque, Ava Leavell Haymon and Julie Kane.
“Louisiana is a state rich in culture, and poetry is no exception,” said Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser. “State Librarian Rebecca Hamilton and Poet Laureate Jack Bedell do a phenomenal job bringing together some of the best talent Louisiana has to offer.”
“Each year I look forward to the opportunity to hear the amazing Louisiana poets from all corners of the state assembled by our poet laureate,” said Rebecca Hamilton, State Librarian. “It’s an inspiring event that makes one proud to be a Louisianan.”
The event is free and open to the public. Attendees are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch.
Louisiana Book News is written by award-winning author Chere Dastugue Coen, who writes Louisiana romances and mysteries under the pen name of Cherie Claire. Her first book in each series is FREE to download as an ebook, including "Emilie," book one of The Cajun Series, "Ticket to Paradise," book one of The Cajun Embassy series and "A Ghost of a Chance," the first Viola Valentine mystery.
Louisiana Book News is written by award-winning author Chere Dastugue Coen, who writes Louisiana romances and mysteries under the pen name of Cherie Claire. Her first book in each series is FREE to download as an ebook, including "Emilie," book one of The Cajun Series, "Ticket to Paradise," book one of The Cajun Embassy series and "A Ghost of a Chance," the first Viola Valentine mystery.
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