# Event Details - **Event Name**: Poetry: Parker-Vincent Alva, Crystal Valentine, Emmanuel Oppong-Yeboah - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 19 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 19 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Read on for important details for this live, in person Brookline Booksmith event.About this EventIn person at Brookline Booksmith! Join us for an evening of poetry with Parker-Vincent Alva, Crystal Valentine, & Emmanuel Oppong-Yeboah.Register for the event!RSVP to let us know you're coming! Depending on the volume of responses, an RSVP may be required for entrance to the event. You will also be alerted to important details about the program, including safety requirements, cancellations, and book signing updates.Livestream!Barring technical difficulty, this event will be livestreamed on our store YouTube channel. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/5348f560-b9a8-11f0-91c5-2b5efab58087-rimg-w1200-h675-dc010101-gmir.jpg An Evening of PoetryParker-Vincent Alva is a student and writer from Boston, MA. He writes poetry and prose centering on the intersection of desire and identity. A 2023 YAWP Teen Fellow and the 3rd Youth Poet Laureate of Boston, he aims to increase public appreciation of literature and push the boundaries of what's possible. When he's not at his desk, you can find him destroying his kitchen trying to bake.Emmanuel Oppong-Yeboah is a Ghanaian American poet, editor, and educator living out the diaspora in Boston, Massachusetts. They are both Black & alive. Born in 1993, Emmanuel is the school librarian at the Joseph Lee School in Dorchester, and in the past has served as a teaching artist at organizations such as the MassLEAP , the Cambridge Arts Council, and the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston. In his free time, Emmanuel enjoys hot carbs, brightly colored chapbooks, and the long sigh at the end of a good book.Crystal Valentine is a nationally and internationally acclaimed poet who has traveled across seas performing on platforms in Brazil, Botswana, South Africa and elsewhere. A former New York City Youth Poet Laureate and two-time winner of the College Union Poetry Slam Invitational (CUPSI), Crystal has been offered fellowships from Callaloo, Tin House, Bread Loaf Writers’ Conferences, The Boston Foundation and Cave Canem. Originally hailing from the Bronx, Crystal now resides in Boston where she serves as the Director of Programming for Mass Poetry and co-host for Just Be(loved): Your Neighborhood Poetry Slam & Open Mic. When she isn’t writing or agonizing over line breaks, you can find her watching anime and dreaming.About Brookline BooksmithWe are one of New England’s premier independent bookstores, family-owned and locally run since 1961. We offer an extensive selection of new, used, and bargain books; unique, beautiful gifts; award-winning events series; and specialty foods. Every day, we strive to foster community through the written word, represent a diverse range of voices and histories, and inspire conversations that enrich our lives. Find more at brooklinebooksmith.com!EVENT ACCESSIBILITYThis event will take place at street level. If possible, the event will be livestreamed to YouTube. ASL interpretation may be provided (based on the availability of interpreters) but must be requested at least 2 weeks in advance of the event. Seats are limited. Please email us at ticketing@brooklinebooksmith.com as soon as possible if you require ASL interpretation, guaranteed seating, or other accommodations. We will do our best to serve your needs! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brookline/poetry-parker-vincent-alva-crystal-valentine-emmanuel-oppong-yeboah/100001587741460449 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, performances, fine-arts, entertainment, open-mic, virtual, it, anime - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 7.18, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Brookline - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Brookline Booksmith - **lat**: 42.34263869999999 - **long**: -71.12171390000003 - **full address**: Brookline Booksmith, 279 Harvard Street, Brookline, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Poetry: Parker-Vincent Alva, Crystal Valentine, Emmanuel Oppong-Yeboah - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/3a4c073742c40430db6e95c4d09baab75815a50942d681fb526a27d9744dcc69-rimg-w1200-h600-dcfed873-gmir.jpg?v=1762279311 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Poetry: Parker-Vincent Alva, Crystal Valentine, Emmanuel Oppong-Yeboah being held? - **A:** Poetry: Parker-Vincent Alva, Crystal Valentine, Emmanuel Oppong-Yeboah takes place on Wed, 19 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 19 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 pm at Brookline Booksmith, 279 Harvard Street, Brookline, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Poetry: Parker-Vincent Alva, Crystal Valentine, Emmanuel Oppong-Yeboah? - **A:** Tickets for Poetry: Parker-Vincent Alva, Crystal Valentine, Emmanuel Oppong-Yeboah are priced at USD 7 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityRSVPFreeAvailableRSVP + Support Our StoreUSD 7 + USD 2 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Poetry: Parker-Vincent Alva, Crystal Valentine, Emmanuel Oppong-Yeboah? - **A:** Poetry: Parker-Vincent Alva, Crystal Valentine, Emmanuel Oppong-Yeboah is organized by Brookline Booksmith. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Poetry: Parker-Vincent Alva, Crystal Valentine, Emmanuel Oppong-Yeboah is ideal for aspiring performers, spoken word artists, budding comedians, and audiences who love discovering raw, unpolished talent in an intimate and supportive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brookline, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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