writing community

After collecting poetry books to lend to students, poet and educator Hiram Sims opened the Sims Poetry Library in Los Angeles. Today the library boasts a collection of over six thousand books and serves as a home base for poets in the community.

The poet and essayist reflects on writing during the pandemic and its impact on her creative life and relationship with the writing community.

A message to self-proclaimed allies: Actions speak louder than words. 

Six queer writers of color create a collective space to pursue their work, no explanations or apologies necessary.