On the 20th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, UC Santa Barbara assistant professor Mona Damluji wrote a poem to her daughters to explain why they cannot return to the places their ancestors ...

Last year, the acclaimed singer and civil rights activist Joan Baez published her debut poetry collection. Today, she shares ...

Dear Independent Scholar, Co-leaners and Supporters, We resume the Independent Scholars' Evenings with a sharing of your favorite poetry or prose. These are the poems and prose that are like friends, ...

Southwest Minnesota State University professor Dan Rieppel and alum Ryan Ross continue to celebrate their late friend and colleague Bill Holm with the release of a recording of Holm’s poem “Playing ...

As an award-winning poet, certified wildland firefighter, parent and co-founder of Left Margin Lit, one could say Berkeley resident Rachel Richardson wears a lot of hats. The author’s latest poetry ...