Meet Your Poets Laureate

Join us at Wolverine Farm to meet the new Poets Laureate of Fort Collins, Colorado! 🌟 Discover what it means to be a Poet Laureate, how Jake Friedman and Erica Reid envision their roles, and discuss potential community projects, workshops, and opportunities for collaboration.

We'll also share some of our own poetry—it's not just self-indulgence; it's an invitation for you to know us better! 📖 Let's have a heartfelt conversation about poetry and community impact. If you have questions, feel free to reach out on social media or send Wolverine an email with your thoughts if you can't attend. We genuinely hope to see you there!

Biographies:

• Jake Friedman (he/him) holds an MFA in Poetry from Colorado State University. He identifies as a 'documentary poet,' drawing on historical texts from the 19th century American West. Jake’s approach invites reflection on language and silence.
• Erica Reid (she/her) is the author of Ghost Man on Second, winner of the Donald Justice Poetry Prize. Her poetry explores themes of belonging and estrangement, with her works appearing in renowned publications. Erica also teaches Poetry and Nature Writing at Western Colorado University. Visit her at ericareidpoet.com.

📍 Location: 316 Willow St, Fort Collins, CO 80524-2441, United States
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