Join poets from across the world for a momentous and far-reaching evening of poetry, from the debut work of Maori poet Tayi Tibble, who announces herself in Poukahangatus as a major new voice, to the exquisite lyricism of Paul Tran (All the Flowers Kneeling). They are joined by Greek poet Phoebe Giannisi (Cicada), novelist and poet Honorée Fanonne Jeffers (The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois, The Age of Phillis), Japanese novelist/poet Mieko Kawakami (Breasts and Eggs), St. Lucia-born Ontario writer and editor Canisia Lubrin (The Dyzgraphxst), and Colombian poet and novelist Alejandro Zambra (Chilean Poet, Bahía Inútil), for an unforgettable night of readings and reflections on the gift of poetry.
NYU COVID-19 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
- Audience members must be 12 years of age or older to enter the theater.
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- All audience members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive a COVID-19 booster shot (if eligible for the booster based on CDC criteria). Documentation must include name, birthday, dates of doses & vaccine manufacturer. Documentation must be in English.
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Allowable masks: disposable masks (surgical or medical procedure masks), KN95 masks, KF94 masks, N95 masks are allowable.