Hey friends! April is National Poetry Month (NPM)! Poets everywhere are LIVING right now, okay!? In this week's episode, I share some background history on NPM and some ways you can celebrate too. Additionally, I will also be highlighting some of my favorite pieces from poet and writer, Malanda Jean-Claude's book, Because of a Woman.  Join me at the Poets' table!

Poems included in today's episode:

• gold frame.
• one of the many letters: untitled
• 9:fifty-six, rising.
• somebody's first.
• chicago winds.
• tug of war.
• quiet
• "find a woman"

 Keep up with Malanda on social media and his personal website: 

• Twitter:@overlyxclusive
•  Instagram: @malandajeanclaude*
• Website: https://sellfy.com/malanda-jean-claude

To learn more about national poetry month, visit: https://poets.org/national-poetry-month 

Interested in joining the celebration? Check out some great ways to celebrate national poetry month: https://poets.org/national-poetry-month/30-ways-celebrate-25th-annual-national-poetry-month-home-or-online

• April 29th is Poem in Your Pocket Day. Learn how to participate here: https://poets.org/national-poetry-month/poem-your-pocket-day
• Also, check out my list of virtual poetry events for the Month of April: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XDTALtGZ4UqCMJxM6G3WMPSOK773U7rdRxUDXeTYZeU/edit?usp=sharing 

Until next time, 

Love yall and take care!

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