“Weather Patterns,” by Wei-Wei Lee
October 2, 2019
the lady in the elevator called, “look at that rainbow!” and we all did, sticking our necks out past the doors to get a good look. we are so starved for pretty things.
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“Ode to Pitbulls,” by Jo Jo Contreras
September 27, 2019
Ode to Pitbulls Given a bad name Sweet as honeydew melon So violent everyone says not even in the top five Gone through more than imaginable Pity the pitbull Lonely star in the night sky Everywhere I ...
What Happens in the Margins: Riding in Cars with Naomi Shihab Nye
September 26, 2019
Words by Danielle Palmer-Friedman, illustration by Madeline Kernan “Everything is always bits and pieces,” Naomi Shihab Nye writes in I’ll Ask You Three Times: Are You OK? As soon as I saw that ...
Introductions: Naomi Shihab Nye
September 25, 2019
By Rebecca Hoogs, SAL Associate Director It is an honor to welcome Naomi Shihab Nye back to the Poetry Series, ten years after her last appearance. In the last year alone, she added a new title to her...
“Between You and Me,” by Adrienne K. Tibbs
September 23, 2019
It’s the tree that fills me with serenity. the green that towers me with hope. the roots that surround me in the twists and turns of sound. those roots that have grown to help me find mine. the limb...
How to be Patti Smith: A Guide in 10 Steps
September 17, 2019
Listen—we can’t all be a rocker, a genius lyricist, a Bohemian New Yorker, a style icon, and an award-winning author. That particular blend of legendary is reserved for Patti Smith, and we on the ...
Our Girls: Notes on Poetry and Palestinian Motherhood
September 16, 2019
This essay is part of a series in which Poetry Northwest partners with Seattle Arts & Lectures to present reflections on visiting writers from SAL’s 2019/20 Poetry Series. At 7:30 p.m.
If You Like… You’ll Love: What to Do When Your Favorite Author is Sold Out
September 5, 2019
You know when someone says, “Oh, you have to read this book,” and you respond, “Oh, it’s on my list!”—and then you just. Never. Read. It? Maybe the bandwagon just isn’t your wagon.
Summer Book Bingo: The Many Reasons to Play
September 3, 2019
by Kate Jones, Summer Intern Another wonderful summer has come and gone, and I’m looking at my finished Summer Book Bingo board, trying to articulate why I love this experience so much. I’m...
The Perfect SAL Event for You, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
September 3, 2019
By Danielle Palmer-Friedman, with illustrations by Madeline Kernan In mid-September, the SAL constellation will enter the literary house, meaning buzzing hearts and minds for anyone under its sway. Ou...