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Visiting Writers at KVCC

Upcoming Visiting Writer:

Jose Olivarez

Jose Olivarez visits Kalamazoo Valley this Fall (October 19, 2021) as part of the Visiting Writers Series. The library has copies of his book of poetry, Citizen Illegal, available for checkout.

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Previous Visiting Writer:

Jamaal May

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Kalamazoo Poetry Festival 2021

Kalamazoo Poetry Festival

Kalamazoo Poetry Festival is a nonprofit that holds a multi-day festival every other year. The Festival includes guest poets, workshops, readings, craft talks, and other activities. Everyone is invited, and the events are free! In non-Festival years, we present a Celebration of Community Poets that highlights established and emerging poets in the Kalamazoo area.

2021 Events (Virtual)

Friday, April 16

6-7 p.m. Celebration of Community Poets with Community Poem, Diatribe, Gabriel Giron of Kinetic Affect, Emceed by Ed Genesis

8-10 p.m. Open Mic

Saturday, April 17

11 a.m.-12 p.m. Three writing workshops

12:30 -1:30 p.m. Three writing workshops

2-3:30 p.m. Craft Talk

4-5 p.m. Three writing workshops

6-7:30 p.m. Featured Poets Danez Smith and Patricia Smith with musical guest Honeybear

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