# Event Details

- **Event Name**: African Poetry Book Distribution Project: Poetry Reading and Research
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: A poetry reading and presentation on the distribution of poetry books in African countries.About this EventKwame Dawes and the African Poetry Book Fund (APBF) team will present research findings from the African Poetry Book Distribution Project. Funded by a Poetry Foundation grant, the Project studied poetry book distribution in African countries to improve accessibility and foster sustainable partnerships with publishing and literary stakeholders throughout Africa. The event also features readings from Midwest poets connected to the project, including Chris Abani, Rabha Ashry, Tjawangwa Dema, and Cheswayo Mphanza.This event is part of the Poetry Foundation’s fall 2025 season, Facing Life.1-1:45 PM: Poetry reading by Chris Abani, Rabha Ashry, Tjawangwa Dema, and Cheswayo Mphanza1:45-2 PM: Break2-2:30 PM: Research + Visualization presentations by Sena Dawes and Uche Okonkwo2:30-3 PM: Conversation with Kwame Dawes and Uche OkonkwoAdditional InformationAll Poetry Foundation events are completely free of charge and open to the public.Advanced registration is encouraged.The performance space is ADA-compliant and wheelchair-accessible.The program will feature CART captioning and ASL interpretation.For more information about accessibility at the Poetry Foundation, please visit our Accessibility Guide.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/african-poetry-book-distribution-project-poetry-reading-and-research/100001761088365709
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Chicago
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Poetry Foundation
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- **full address**: Poetry Foundation, 61 West Superior Street, Chicago, United States

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- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 01:00 pm
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
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- **Q**: What type of event is this?
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