The young poet inspired the audience to take stock and say “no” sometimes.
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Poetry Month Wrap-Up, Home-Grown Gems
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Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate
Poetry Month comes to a close, but the words keep flowing in Santa Barbara.
Poets and musicians gather together to celebrate the power of words and importance of public spaces.
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Poetry Connection | Connecting the Dots
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Poetry Connection | More than a Mentor: Connecting with Sojourner Kincaid Rolle
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Poetry Connection | Summer in New Orleans and Fiesta with Christopher Buckley
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Summer Reading: Community Poetry and Your Poems, Featuring Alma Boutin-Martinez
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