University of Akron Press Poetry Reading

University of Akron Press Poetry Reading

Join us for an exciting evening of poetry at the Bierce Library! Listen to University of Akron Press poets Jess Smith, Sarah Green, and Jennifer Moore share their latest works. Immerse yourself in the power of words and creativity in this intimate in-person event. Whether you're a poetry enthusiast or just looking for something new and inspiring, this event is sure to leave you feeling enriched and inspired. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to experience the beauty of poetry in Akron!

Jess Smith

Jess Smith is the author of Lady Smith, the winner of the 2023 Akron Poetry Prize. Originally from Georgia, she is currently an assistant professor of practice at Texas Tech University, where she also directs the MFA in creative writing.

Sarah Green

Sarah Green is the author of a previous collection, Earth Science (421 Atlanta), and the editor of Welcome to the Neighborhood: An Anthology of American Coexistence (Ohio University Press.) She has received a Pushcart Prize and fellowships from the Sewanee Writers' Conference and the Vermont Studio Center. She is an associate professor of English and Creative Writing at St. Cloud State University.

Jennifer Moore

Jennifer Moore was born and raised in Seattle. She is the author of Easy Does It (2021) and The Veronica Maneuver (2015), both from the University of Akron Press, and a chapbook of centos, Smaller Ghosts (Seven Kitchens Press, 2020). Her poems have appeared or are forthcoming in Ploughshares, Bennington Review, Tupelo Quarterly, DIAGRAM, The Cincinnati Review, and elsewhere. She is a professor of creative writing and Director of the Honors Program at Ohio Northern University and lives in Bowling Green, Ohio.

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