Oregon ReadsLawson Inada, Oregon Poet Laureate
Poetry Readings & Writing Workshops with Lawson Inada, Oregon Poet Laureate
Oregon Reads 2009
Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 2:00 PM
Celebration of Poet William Stafford’s Birthday, with special guest Lawson Inada
As part of the Oregon Reads 2009 and Oregon’s 150th Birthday celebrations, Beaverton City Library presents A Reflection on Social Justice in World War II.
This event, which honors Oregon poet William Stafford, will take place in the Beaverton City Library Auditorium, Sunday, January 11, from 2 pm to 4 pm. It is free, and co-sponsored by the Friends of William Stafford.
Lawson Fusao Inada, Oregon Poet Laureate, will read from Legends from Camp, poems about his family’s internment.
Paul Merchant, William Stafford Archivist at Lewis & Clark College, will read from Stafford’s work from conscientious objector camps.
The event will commemorate William Stafford’s life as well as the WWII internment experiences of the Yasui family relayed in Stubborn Twig, by Lauren Kessler, the book chosen for Oregon Reads 2009.
Bring your favorite William Stafford poem to share!
Beaverton City Library (Auditorium)
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton(503) 644-2197
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Writers’ Workshop with Oregon Poet Laureate Lawson Inada
Celebrate Oregon’s 150th birthday and Oregon Reads Lawson Inada. Mr. Inada will conduct a writer’s workshop focusing on poetry, a discussion on the writing process and how to be an effective writer.
Cedar Mill Community Library
12505 NW Cornell Road, Portland(503) 644-0043
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Reading by Oregon Poet Laureate Lawson Inada
Mr. Inada will read from his own poetry about his family’s time in the internment camps. The WWII interment experiences depicted in Lauren Kessler’s Stubborn Twig will also be recognized.Cedar Mill Community Library
12505 NW Cornell Road, Portland(503) 644-0043
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Poetry Workshop with Lawson Inada
Lawson Inada, Poet Laureate of Oregon, will conduct a writing workshop from 5–6 p.m. The celebrated poet is an emeritus professor of writing at Southern Oregon University in Ashland and the author of critically acclaimed books of poetry. Registration is required for the workshop—contact the library.
Tigard Public Library (Community Room)
13500 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard(503) 684-6537
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Poetry Reading with Lawson Inada
Lawson Inada, Poet Laureate of Oregon.Tigard Public Library (Community Room)
13500 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard(503) 684-6537
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