A Lesson in Resilience and the Teachings of Poetry
Spending time with Joy Harjo, plus upcoming poetry events and a new poem by Shelly Rosen are part of the latest Poetry Connection column.
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Connecting Community Through Poetry
Welcome to the first column from Santa Barbara’s new Poet Laureate Melinda Palacio.
Recap | ‘Why We Need Poetry’
U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón at UC Santa Barbara, April 25, 2023.
The ‘Indy’ and A&L Poetry Contest Winners Explore Themes of Leadership and Vision
Works by Marley Bernsen and Rodda Leage Leonardi were selected by the esteemed judging panel.
Spirits in the Air
Enjoy an evening of potent potable poetry — and celebrate National Poetry Month — at Downtown Santa Barbara’s The Good Lion.
Poet to Poet
U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón talks about writing, the natural world, and that feeling of otherness that writers often share.
April is the Season for Poetry
Here’s your guide to celebrating National Poetry Month in Santa Barbara.
Poetry Books for the Winter Season
A poetry book recommendation for every day of the month from former Santa Barbara Poet Laureate David Starkey.
Santa Barbara’s Emma Trelles Named Academy of American Poets’ Poet Laureate Fellow
SB Poet Laureate will use the award to further engage the community with the power of words.
Santa Barbara Youth Poets Honored
County Youth Poet Laureate Program recognizes Madeline Miller and Kundai Chikowero.