Join Landscapes of Healing on May 22nd!
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Thursday May 22nd
7:00 – 9:00pm PSTLapis Theater at Hugo House
1634 11th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
On Thursday May 22nd, join Landscapes of Healing, Hugo House and Pongo Poetry Project’s co-hosted poetry reading, presented as part of Seattle Reads.
Mentors from Pongo Poetry Project and members of the Hugo House community will read poetry inspired by You Are Here, the recently released poetry anthology edited by U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón. And the event will close with an open mic, inviting attendees to share personal poetry connected to the themes of You Are Here. RSVP for free today!
Seattle Reads “You Are Here” is presented in partnership with African-American Writers’ Alliance; Creative Aging at the Frye; Elliott Bay Books; Hugo House; KUOW Book Club; La Sala; the Memory Hub, UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center; Open Books: A Poem Emporium; Poetry Northwest; Pongo Poetry Project; 4Culture Poetry in Public; Seattle Arts & Lectures Youth Poetry Fellowship; Third Place Books.
It is made possible by The Seattle Public Library Foundation and The Wallace Foundation, with additional support from Milkweed Editions, KUOW-FM, 4Culture, and media sponsor The Seattle Times.
Venue
About Hugo House
Hugo House is a nonprofit literary arts organization that aims to open the literary world to everyone who loves books or has the drive to write. Its mission is to give people a place to read words, hear words, and make their own words better.
Hugo House strives to create a place where that vision comes to life. Where experienced writers become teachers, sharing the craft with new writers. Where passionate readers gather to discuss a new novel. Where writers find quiet corners to hone their ideas. Where communities converge to hear new talents and literary stars. Visit Hugo House’s website for more information.
About Pongo
Pongo Poetry Project is a 30-year-old Seattle-based non-profit whose mission is to engage youth in writing poetry to inspire healing and growth. Pongo was founded on the knowledge that poetry writing offers a unique vessel for healing from devastating trauma.
At the heart of the program is the Pongo Method, an evidence-based, trauma-informed technique for teaching poetry, created in collaboration with child psychiatrists, expressive writing therapists, and academics. Pongo has developed an approach to help youth write about painful life experiences – often for the first time – in a way that promotes insight and healing.
Special Thanks
Pongo Poetry Project extends its gratitude to 4Culture for making this event possible through its generous support.
