Patricia Smith reads "34"

June Jordan's Poetry for the People presents
A multi-generational poetry conversation featuring Patricia Smith at La Peña Cultural Center

Patricia Smith, author, poet, teacher, performer, is the author of five books of poetry: Blood Dazzler (Coffee House Press, 2008), a book of poems chronicling the tragedies of Hurricane Katrina; Teahouse of the Almighty (Coffee House Press, 2006), a 2005 National Poetry Series selection, winner of the 2007 Paterson Poetry Prize, and finalist for the 2007 Hurston/Wright Legacy Award; Close to Death (1993); Big Towns, Big Talk (1992); and Life According to Motown (1991). In addition, she has authored the history "Africans In America" and the children's book Janna and the Kings. Smith's work has appeared in Poetry, The Paris Review, TriQuarterly, and many other journals. She is a National Book Award Finalist, Pushcart Prize winner, Cave Canem faculty member, and four-time individual champion of the National Poetry Slam, the most successful poet in the competition's history.

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[jschrift]

I was lucky enough to hear Patricia Smith read this at AWP this year. Brought me to tears.

[itsxirock]

I love this Poem! so deep

[CollinKelleyPoetry]

Such a powerful piece of poetry!