Maria James-Thiaw Talking "White"
Poetry Reading and Book Launch
Join the Library for a Special Event
Join us on the lawn in front of the library as Maria James-Thiaw, professor at Central Penn College, reads selections from her latest book of poetry, Talking "White," in which she speaks to cultural notions of what it means to be authentically black.
Light refreshments will be served.
Light refreshments will be served.
Event Information
Maria James-Thiaw: Talking "White"
This event will take place on the lawn in front of the library.
Rain location: inside library.
Rain location: inside library.
When?
Thursday, May 30, 2013, 06:30 PM
Where?
Central Penn College, Valley Road, Summerdale, PA
Agenda
6:30 - assemble on lawn; light refreshments
6:40 - introduction of opening act by event emcee Tim Kearney
6:45 - opening act, student Zac Monnier, reads his Poetry Prize-winning poem
6:50 - introduction of Maria Thiaw by event emcee Tim Kearney
7:00 - poetry readings by Maria Thiaw
7:30 - Q&A
7:45 - Book signing (books will be available on-site for $10.95)
Times are approximate, and subject to change
6:40 - introduction of opening act by event emcee Tim Kearney
6:45 - opening act, student Zac Monnier, reads his Poetry Prize-winning poem
6:50 - introduction of Maria Thiaw by event emcee Tim Kearney
7:00 - poetry readings by Maria Thiaw
7:30 - Q&A
7:45 - Book signing (books will be available on-site for $10.95)
Times are approximate, and subject to change
Find out more about Maria James-Thiaw
Maria is the author of three published collections of poetry and a spoken verse CD, and has had her work published in various journals. Learn more about Maria at her Facebook, Twitter, and Red Room pages.
Website: http://redroom.com/member/maria-james-thiaw
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fans-of-poet-Maria-James-Thiaw/361081717235363
Twitter: @mariathepoet