Poetry as Activism

Hosted by our Poet Laureate, Christine Stephens-Krieger, this program will feature local poets Gleason, Shayna "Akanke" Marie, and Diane Baum. At this special event, these poets will speak about their activism and explore poetic work that imagines a new, more just world.

This program is supported by the Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation, Dyer-Ives Foundation Poetry Fund.

Poetry as Activism
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Main Library – 111 Library St NE

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Presentado por nuestra Poeta Laureada, Christine Stephens-Krieger, este programa contará con las poetas locales Gleason, Shayna "Akanke" Marie y Diane Baum. En este evento especial, estos poetas hablarán sobre su activismo y explorarán el trabajo poético que imagina un mundo nuevo y más justo.

Este programa cuenta con el apoyo de la Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation, Dyer-Ives Foundation Poetry Fund.

La poesía como activismo
Sábado, 11 de abril, 2026, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Biblioteca Principal – 111 Library St NE

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