I’m currently working on a project with the Poet Laureate of Davis, Allegra Silberstein, called the Davis Poetry Book Project. We’ll be compiling, producing, and distributing an anthology of poetry written on the subject of Davis, by current and past Davis residents.
Out goal with the anthology is to bring poetry to those citizens of Davis who do not usually receive exposure to it. I have a vested interest in shaking off the idea that poetry is inherently inaccessible to people who don’t write it. Because the book’s subject matter will be of general interest to all who live in Davis, I have great hopes that it will not only feature the excellent work of our many talented local poets, but also bring to Davis a shared appreciation for the art of poetry.
If you’re interested in becoming a part of this project, submission is free and can be done online! Submission guidelines and more information about the project can all be found at DavisPoetryBook.com.
You can read an article from The California Aggie about the project here:
New poetry anthology aims to capture the soul of Davis