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April Poetry in SD? Poet Laureates, Kowit Prize Winners + SDPA 2022-23

Friday, Apr 7 @ 6:30: Meet California Poet Laureate Lee Herrick and San Diego’s new Poet Laureate, Jason Magabo Perez. The laureates will be on hand at Central Library for The Steve Kowit Poetry Prize Ceremony. Register HERE. Details: Instagram @sdpoetryannual and SDPA website. Want to read? After-party poetry takeover open reading info: Poets Underground….

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2022-23 SDPA Reading + Carly DeMento + Open Mic @ Poets Underground

Tuesday, March 28 at 7:00 p.m.: Read poetry and be merry @ .modbom. (formerly Amplified, East Village, 1429 Island Ave, 92101). Let’s go Poets Underground! You’re invited to a preview reading of the 2022-23 San Diego Poetry Annual. Hosted by Michael Klam, Sunny Rey and Anthony Azzarito, SDPA poets feature and all local poets welcome…

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San Diego Poetry Annual 2022-23 Out Now!

Join us for celebration readings and events, starting in March. SAVE THESE DATES! These gatherings will feature readings, prizes, and surprise guests of honor. Watch our socials (@sdpoetryannual) and read our newsletters for more information on how to sign up to read soon. Hope to see you there! All three volumes of the San Diego Poetry…

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SDWI First Friday with Tania Pryputniewicz and Leonora Simonovis, Feb. 3

Over the moon to be reading with Tania Pryputniewicz and Leonora Simonovis in person this afternoon, Fri., Feb. 3 @ 5:15, at Inspirations Gallery for SDWI’s First Friday Poetry Reading. Come, come! All the details here: 2023-02/03 (In Person) First Friday Poetry Reading | San Diego Writers, Ink

Happy New Year! SDPA Pushcart Nominations & Summation 14

Happy New Year, and congratulations to our Pushcart Prize nominees from San Diego Poetry Annual! __________________________ I’m headed up to Escondido for the final reading of Summation 14 on Jan. 8 (details below). I’m over the moon to have a poem in the collection and to participate alongside the anthology’s extraordinary artists and poets. Robt…

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San Diego Poetry Annual + San Diego Writers, Ink @ Inspirations Gallery

Sunday, November 20: SDPA reading and tribute to Seretta Martin from 5-7 pm at Inspirations Gallery • Liberty Station Barracks 16, Suite 204. Here are the details from from Judy Reeves: From 5-7 pm at Inspirations Gallery • Liberty Station Barracks 16, Suite 204, San Diego Writers, Ink and the San Diego Poetry Annual invite…

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SDPA Open Reading @ Encinitas Library: Poetry Takeover! Oct. 22

Oct. 22 from 1-4 p.m. (SDPA open reading from 2-4 p.m.): The POETRY TAKEOVER! at Encinitas Library features a San Diego Poetry Annual reading in the Community Room hosted by the legendary Marit Anderson, a KIDS! San Diego Poetry Annual workshop and much more.  Check out the flyer above, and hope to see you in the afternoon on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at…

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SDPA Open Reading @ Mission Hills Library w/ Curran Jeffery & Bluestocking Books, Aug. 6

Saturday, Aug.6 from 1-2:30 p.m.: San Diego Poetry Annual reading, hosted by author Curran Jeffery and sponsored by SDPA and Bluestocking Books. All authors, fans of lit arts, and poets looking to publish are welcome. Come to watch, share, and celebrate. Sign up to read by email at mkklam@gmail.com or text (619) 957-3264. Please indicate in your message whether or not you’ve previously…

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SDPA Reading (La Jolla 7/23) & Poetry by Ameya Pandit

Saturday, July 23, 2-5 p.m.: San Diego Poetry Annual reading with special guest Jack Webb, founder and director of the Border Voices Poetry Program. Join us at the La Jolla/Riford Library, located at 7555 Draper Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037. Hosted by Seretta Martin, Managing Editor, SDPA. All authors, fans of lit arts, and poets looking to publish are…

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