Public Affairs Videos

Prominent poets from across the state gathered in celebration of National Poetry Month for the event “ Poetry and Civic Life.” Emceed by former KUOW arts reporter Marcie Sillman, the reading and conversation explores the intersection of poetry and politics with Rena Priest, Washington State Poet Laureate; Tod Marshall, Spokane poet and Washington State Poet Laureate (2016-2018); Jourdan Imani Keith, Seattle Civic Poet; and Zinnia Hansen, Seattle Youth Poet Laureate.