Event Lectures and Symposia Poems of the Earth: Tess Taylor, Forrest Gander and Ruben Quesada Event has been updated

Date and Location

  • When: Saturday, August 24, 2024

    6:50 pm - 7:50 pm EDT

  • Where: Walter E. Washington Convention Center - Room 204 (Level 2, South Building)

    801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, DC 20001

Part of National Book Festival ; 2024 National Book Festival

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“Leaning Toward Light,” edited by Tess Taylor, is an anthology featuring today’s most notable nature poets, some of whom are joining us at the Festival. Tess Taylor, Forrest Gander and Ruben Quesada discuss poetry that takes stock of the natural world and contributes to it. Moderated by Rob Casper. Note: Book signing before event.

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