“Powerful Souls” by Adisa Grant
September 27, 2024
I hold my fist tight And my knuckles won’t hurt less Even if I continue to hurt more I’m ‘too old’ to be every part of myself But I’m ‘too young’ to aim for the goals I know I can achiev...
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“Three Words, Three Times a Day” by Charlotte Soliven
September 24, 2024
I will tell you I love you, but the words are silent Before you can talk I will spoon feed you porridge Sigh as you spit it out Still finding you cute although covered in puke Knowing in time you will...
“Ashes of Love” by Marie Akaragwe
September 9, 2024
Alone, sadness filling my heart emotions rolling like a roller coaster anger, pain, distress tears falling like rain an overwhelming feeling of rage why, why again rage on the verge of busting out The...
Faces of SAL: Inez Maubane Jones
August 27, 2024
We’re delighted to introduce you to Inez Maubane Jones, SAL’s new Grants and Sponsorships Manager! You may know Inez from her work in the arts on Bainbridge Island as Executive Director fo...
Summer Book Bingo: Queen Anne Book Company
August 7, 2024
2024 Summer Book Bingo, our free summer reading program with The Seattle Public Library, is in fits final month! Download your card here. If you get a bingo or blackout, you can enter for a chance ...
Faces of SAL: Nisha Nariya
July 29, 2024
Welcome to the SAL board, Nisha Nariya! To welcome Nisha to the board, we spoke to her about her PNW activities, old favorite reads, and what a great day is . . . What’s your current occupatio...
Faces of SAL: Bradley Lane
July 29, 2024
Welcome to the SAL board, Bradley Lane! To welcome Bradley to the board, we spoke to him about his career in education, postcolonial astrology, and some favorite books. . . What’s your current o...
Summer Book Bingo: Recommendations from Neill Public Library
July 9, 2024
2024 Summer Book Bingo, our free summer reading program with The Seattle Public Library, is in full swing! Download your card here. Start your summer reading now and if you get a bingo or blackout,...
Become Your Own Curator: Create Your Own Series Recommendations
June 28, 2024
By Avery Alexander, Public Programs Intern SAL’s 2024/25 Season is shaping up to be something spectacular. To make sure you get the most out of our events, we offer a number of different subscri...
Summer Book Bingo: Recommendations from Charlie’s Queer Books
June 24, 2024
2024 Summer Book Bingo, our free summer reading program with The Seattle Public Library, is in full swing! Download your card here. Start your summer reading now and if you get a bingo or blackout,...