Inspired by the Academy of American Poets’ Shelter in Poems initiative and virtual reading, which was broadcast in the spring of 2020 and attended by thousands of poetry lovers from all over the world, Academy Chancellors Linda Gregerson, Marie Howe, Dorianne Laux, and Alicia Ostriker will share more poems that offer comfort and courage in these challenging times. Afterwards, the poets engage in live Q&A with the Festival audience. Introduction by Jeffrey Gleaves. Moderated by Nikay Paredes.
