Poets & Writers Theater
Every day we share a new clip of interest to creative writers—author readings, book trailers, publishing panels, craft talks, and more. So grab some popcorn, filter the theater tags by keyword or genre, and explore our sizable archive of literary videos.
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In celebration of National Poetry Month, Seattle Civic Poet Shin Yu Pai and graphic designer Jayme Yen have installed a series of poetry installations reflecting the unique places and neighborhoods of Seattle. The featured poems by Seattle poets Kathya Alexander, Bryna Antonia (Á Thanh) Cortes, Cindy Luong, Joe Nasta, and Bryan Wilson were chosen for their themes of sustainability and place.
Tags: Poetry | Shin Yu Pai | Poetry in Place | Seattle | National Poetry Month | Jayme Yen | Kathya Alexander | Bryna Antonia (Á Thanh) Cortes | Cindy Luong | Joe Nasta | Bryan Wilson | 2024 -
In this 2023 AWP Conference & Bookfair event, National Book Award honorees Donika Kelly and Danez Smith read from their work and discuss the power of poetry for both authors and readers in a conversation moderated by the Ruth Dickey, executive director of the National Book Foundation.
Tags: Poetry | Danez Smith | Donika Kelly | Ruth Dickey | National Book Foundation | AWP | Seattle | 2023 -
Watch this trailer for the Cadence: Video Poetry Festival, presented by Northwest Film Forum and programmed in collaboration with Seattle author Chelsea Werner-Jatzke and artist Rana San. The annual festival is a series of screenings, workshops, and discussions on the genre of video poetry held during National Poetry Month in April. Read more about the Seattle literary scene in our Seattle City Guide written by E. J. Koh.
