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12 Jun Silo City Reading Series featuring Richie Hofmann, Albert Abonado, Yuki Numata Resnick, Clarice Jensen, Pat Cray

Posted at 12:08h in Silo City Reading Series

On Saturday, June 11, 2022 Just Buffalo Literary Center launched the 10th season of the Silo City Reading Series featuring poetry from Richie Hofmann & Albert Abonado, music by Yuki Numata Resnick & Clarice Jensen, and an installation of photography by Pat Cray & Max Collins. Film by Flatsitter. Photographs by Melody Hyatt.

JBLC 2022 Poetry Fellowship Winner Ashia Ajani

07 Jun Announcing the 2022 JBLC Poetry Fellow

Posted at 15:45h in News & Press, Poetry, Poetry Fellowship

We are thrilled to announce the winner of the 2022 Poetry Fellowship: Ashia Ajani of Denver, CO. Ajani will visit Buffalo this August for a writing residency and perform at the Aug. 27 Silo City Reading Series event.

09 May Three Poems by 2021 JBWC Youth Fellow Sophie Zhu

Posted at 10:31h in JBWC Fellowship, Young Writers, Youth Fellowship

Presenting a selection of three poems by 2021 JBWC Youth Fellow Sophie Zhu. Says Sophie, "I hope you keep three phrases in mind while reading these poems: the act of being human, a video game of syllables, Wolfgang Tillmans, and your people."

09 May “The Inbetween” by 2021 JBWC Youth Fellow Millie Rae Rodriguez-Spencer

Posted at 08:53h in JBWC Fellowship, Young Writers, Youth Fellowship

Presenting The Inbetween, a chapbook of poetry and art by 2021 JBWC Youth Fellow Millie Rae Rodriguez-Spencer. "Not only was this my first completed project," says Millie Rae, "but an enriching introduction to the Buffalo literary and poetry community that in turn ignited my passion for creating art again."

Photo of Robin Lee Jordan holding her chapbook THEY ATE EACH OTHER UP with the text "I love responding to art with art": 5 Questions with Robin Lee Jordan

06 May “I love responding to art with art”: 5 Questions with Robin Lee Jordan

Posted at 09:58h in Just Buffalo Writing Center, News & Press, Teaching Artist

If you know Writing Center Coordinator Robin Lee Jordan, you know she's a person who supports, uplifts, and celebrates young writers every day at JBWC. We're excited to turn the tables today and celebrate Robin's writing and the recent release of her chapbook THEY ATE EACH OTHER UP.

05 May Mathias Svalina and his Dream Delivery Service are back!

Posted at 11:27h in Community, Lit City

Poet & dream-deliverer Mathias Svalina returns to Buffalo this month! In addition to writing & delivering daily dreams to Buffalonians through Dream Delivery Service, we're excited to partner with Svalina & friends for a number of public events between mid-May and mid-June.

25 Apr BABEL featuring Colson Whitehead

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Another electric evening at the season finale of BABEL featuring Colson Whitehead.

12 Apr Stories of the Underground Railroad Inspire Novels and Action

Posted at 16:40h in BABEL, Civil Writes Project

Stories of the Underground Railroad are essential to remembering and learning from our past, inspiring astonishing novels and inspiring action toward a more just society. Join us on April 30 for a tour of the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center after BABEL with Colson Whitehead on April 21.

10 Mar A Short History of Alison Bechdel’s Iconic Career (in Comics)

Posted at 14:57h in BABEL

Peruse some major milestones in the career of cartoonist & graphic novelist Alison Bechdel—through comics, of course!

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09 Mar BABEL: Alison Bechdel Event Attendee FAQs

Posted at 12:57h in BABEL

We can't wait to welcome you to BABEL on Wednesday, March 16, for an evening with cartoonist & graphic novelist Alison Bechdel. Here, you'll find FAQs for event attendance.