Writing poetry: Why do we write?
I don’t usually “get” poetry. I secretly scoffed at my friends in undergrad who called themselves poets. The Poetry Club seemed like a contest to out-pretentious and out-angst one another. … Read More
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Poets to Try
Looking to get into poetry but not sure where to start? We’ve got some ideas, cross-posted here from our upcoming LibGuide called Books We Read: Poetry. Take a look at … Read More
Reflection: Graphic Design and Poetry
Our advanced graphic design workshop “Graphic Design is my Passion – The Sequel” was a big success on Friday, April 23, 2021. Thank you all for attending and creating some … Read More
Poetry at a Job Interview?
April is National Poetry Month. In 2021, more than at any time in recent memory, poetry has become a national focus here in the United States. Reciting her own poem, … Read More
Coming Up: Graphic Design Workshop
Join us for a fun stressbuster event on Friday, April 23, 2 pm. Registration is open for our workshop Graphic Design is my Passion: The Sequel! Register Now! You may … Read More
Pure Heart: Context in Poetry
April is National Poetry Month. Launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, it “reminds the public that poets have an integral role to play in our culture … Read More
Poetry Series: What is Poetry, and Why Read It?
April is National Poetry Month! In celebration, the Books We Read team is posting a series on the poetry we enjoy, and why we enjoy poetry in the first place. … Read More
Reflection: International Youth Literature Collection
On International Children’s Book Day, I attended a virtual event showcasing Alexander Library’s International Youth Literature Collection. The event was introduced by Dr. Marc Aronson, an Associate Professor in the … Read More
Event Recording: Reading International Youth Literature
The International Youth Literature Collection (IYLC), housed in Alexander Library, was launched with an inaugural reading session on Friday, April 2, 2021, on the birthday of Danish author Hans Christian … Read More
Graphic Design Workshop – The Sequel
The Books We Read team is pleased to announce our upcoming stressbuster Graphic Design is my Passion! The Sequel. The event will be held on April 23 at 2:00 PM. … Read More