Pride Poets brings together the LGBTQ+ literary community and members of the public, popping up at events with typewriters or virtually crafting custom poem requests. Watch this moving, inspirational, and fun presentation featuring their favorite new poems written for callers during their Poetry Hotline in 2021. Learn how they the stories behind the poems and how they write craft a poem for a stranger in just minutes, commemorating personal queer histories. For adults. This event was recorded live on June 22, 2021. The views thoughts and opinions expressed during this presentation belong solely to the poets, and do not necessarily reflect the views, thoughts, and opinions of LA County Library. 0:00 Intro 0:33 About Pride Poets 4:26 Brian Sonia-Wallace 6:39 Molly Thornton 10:34 Jen Cheng 14:19 d.r. baker 16:59 Victor Yates 18:43 Catherine Gewertz 21:22 jess/jiexi zhou 26:10 Michael Narkunski 31:10 Carla Sameth 35:27 Jay Baldwin 39:37 reg 44:34 Natalie Dressel 49:38 Pride Poets discussion and upcoming events 52:33 Closing Poem by Brian Sonia-Wallace _____________________________________________________________________ For weekly LA County Library virtual programs and interactive events: lacountylibrary.org/virtual-programming/ Subscribe to LA County Library for DIY Library programs, book talks, storytimes, and more! youtube.com/LACountyLibrary Connect with LA County Library: Twitter twitter.com/lacountylibrary Facebook facebook.com/LACountyLibrary Instagram instagram.com/lacountylibrary About LA County Library Founded in 1912, LA County Library is one of the largest and most innovative library systems in the US. It offers free public resources including books, music, multimedia materials, computer and internet access, and educational and recreational services. LA County Library is dedicated to reducing barriers and increasing access to and equity of public services for all. To learn more, visit lacountylibrary.org.

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