September 29, 7-9pm: Papalotl Zoom! Here below is the link and passcode for Papalotl bilingual edition Zoom hosted by Olga García and co-hosted by Michael Klam and Bill Harding. This is primarily a reading for the writers and translators in Papalotl, but all community is more than welcome to come, listen, sign up to read (time permitting) in the chat (poetry in Spanish and English). General…
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La Jolla Library, KPBS San Diego Book Festival, SDPA @ Booth #20, Poetry Panel and Main Stage
September 12, 2-5pm: SDPA at La Jolla Library hosted by Seretta Martin. Here are the details: ***End of the month (September) Papalotl, SDPA Bilingual Edition Zoom. Specific details and invitation/link coming soon! Please check back.*** 2026 Schedule for Poetic Legacy: Hosted by SDPA poets Christophver R and Pat Andrus, printable flier below and contact info for The Poetry…
Poetry In Ocean, KPBS San Diego Book Festival, Papalotl @ CECUT + La Jolla Library
August 15, 5pm: Papalotl Tijuana/San Diego reading of SDPA’s bilingual edition at CECUT with host Olga García. August 18, 2026, 6:00-8:00pm: The return of Poetry in Ocean at Central Library. Ocean verses, music, surfboards, nosh, books, excellent vibrations. Details coming soon! Registration here. Stay tuned. August. 22, 2:30pm – 3pm @ USD: SDPA will have booth…
June 21 City of Encinitas Ocean of Poetry Series Reading with Carly Marie DeMento + SDPA Community Open Mic + Books!
June 21, City of Encinitas’ Ocean of Poetry Series, 1pm – 3pm, @ Encinitas library: Carly + Michael + SDPA/Community Open Mic: Celebrate the summer solstice and Father’s Day with two ocean-loving poets—North County’s own Carly Marie DeMento and surfer Michael Klam. Join them for the release of two new books—the 2025-2026 San Diego Poetry…
Stay There, new book by Michael Klam, reviews, links… Get your copy now!
I finally made another book. It only took a few hundred years. Here are two reviews by CA Poet Laureate Lee Herrick and award-winning poet Jane Muschenetz; and you’ll find more reviews below. Please read and find the authors who’ve supported Stay There with a quote or two. I loved making this book and I…
Published! All 3 Volumes of San Diego Poetry Annual + Book Launch, Kowit + Upcoming Events
The SDPA 2025-26, the bilingual volume (Papalotl) 2025-26, and Kids! SDPA have cleared the digital platform and are published and available on amazon.com. All images are ready for socials/IG/marketing. Here are links to Amazon, free pdf, and how to order. Main Volume, San Diego Poetry Annual 2025-26 Papalotl, bilingual edition of SDPA 2025-26 Kids! SDPA 2025-26 HOW TO ORDER (THRU…
Poetry @ MCASD, IMWA Poetry Winners, SDPA Book Launch 4-13-26, Kowit Ceremony 4-21-26
SDPA 2024-25 cover photography by Fernando Phillipi. OCTOBER 15: SUBMISSIONS CLOSED for 2025-26 edition, REVIEWING PERIOD FOR EDITORS. Poets will be notified by email up until March 15, 2026. November 7, 2025 at 6:00 pm, Ensnaring the Moment: Book Reading with Leah Ollman & Rae Armantrout @ MCASD: Dear San Diego Poetry Annual Community, Join us…
SDPA Submissions are open! Upcoming events…
July 1-August 15th (extended), Poetry Contest! SDPA is proud to partner with International Memoir Writers Association and SD Writers Festival to co-sponsor the new Poetry component of their acclaimed Memoir Showcase. $5/poem reading fee goes to subsidize production costs. Preciously published poems accepted – read the full submission guidelines here. Now in its 11th year, the 2026 showcase will be performed…
SDPA in Balboa Park (6/29) and La Jolla (7/19) and Cantos en Tijuana! (7/20)
SDPA 2024-25 cover photography by Fernando Phillipi. June 29, 2-4:00pm, Poets at the Grove/SDPA combination reading in Balboa Park (See map below). All poets are featured at The Grove. Readings at The Grove are open to all poets and is a safe place to share your work and enjoy a peaceful corner of our beloved Balboa…
San Diego Poetry Annual 2024-25, Cantos, Events
SDPA 2024-25 cover photography by Fernando Phillipi. April 19, 3:00pm-5:00pm: SDPA at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Branch Library with host Charlie Berigan. Sign up to read and get details at sdpoetryannual@gmail.com or SDPA Instagram: @sdpoetryannual. April 22, 6:00pm-8:30pm: Steve Kowit Poetry Prize at Central Library hosted by Bill Harding, Valarie Hastings and Michael Klam. Sign up to…
Live Interview and Elixir Reading with Chus Pato, Winner of the 2024 Spanish National Poetry Prize
Nov. 14, 11am: Elixir Reading and Conversation with Chus Pato / Lectura de Elíxir y Conversación con Chus Pato: SDPA and Conversations with Poets present a special online live video interview with 2024 Spanish National Poetry Prize Winner, Chus Pato. Select readings from the 2023-24 Elixir SDPA, which features one of Chus Pato’s poems, will follow. Join Elixir Editors, Olga García and…
Poetry in Ocean Celebration with Hank Warner Surfboard Opportunity Drawing and More (Aug. 6)
August 6th: Poetry in OceanCelebrate the sunset, surf, and sea with a night of poetry! On Tuesday, August 6th at the Central Library Shiley Special Events Suite from 6-7:30PM, local artists and authors will come together for a panel, music, and refreshments, all hosted by SDPA’s Michael Klam. There will also be an ocean-themed open mic for all to join! Click to… Save your…
