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Archive: October 2015 (6 Posts)

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The Poet Laureate Joins an AFC Workshop on Corridos

Posted by: Robert Casper

The following is a cross-post by Stephen Winick, writer and editor at the Library of Congress’s American Folklife Center, for the Library’s Folklife Today blog. At AFC, we’re excited about the Library’s new Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry, Juan Felipe Herrera. He’s a fascinating person and a great poet, and he has a deep interest …

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PLC Staff Spotlight: Anya Creightney

Posted by: Matt Blakley

The following is a guest post by Anya Creightney, programs specialist for the Poetry and Literature Center. It is with much joy that I join the Poetry and Literature Center and now introduce myself on “From the Catbird Seat.” I am an editor by trade, originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, and my journey to Washington, …

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Literary Treasures: River of Words Award Ceremony 2012

Posted by: Matt Blakley

The following post is part of our new From the Catbird Seat series, “Literary Treasures.” The monthly series champions the Library’s literary programming by highlighting audio and video recordings drawn from the Library’s extensive online collections, including the recently released Archive of Recorded Poetry and Literature. The series, by showcasing the works and thoughts of …