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This online lively three-day event highlights the vibrant literary arts scene in Prince George's County with an array of literary talent in a series of events that include author readings, panel discussions, forums and much more.
Curated by PGAHC's Office of the Poet Laureate and in celebration of National Poetry Month, the 2022 Festival of Literary Arts celebrates rich literary culture, engages readers, supports poets, writers and literary scholars, facilitates conversations, and inspires the next generation through great literature and poetry.
2022 Virtual FOLA Schedule
Friday, April 22, 2022 | 11:00 AM –12:30 PM EDT
A Collaborative Literary Arts Forum
This event is presented in partnership with The Furious Flower Poetry Center at James Madison University.
Forum Panelists: Dr. Joanne Gabbin, Founder and Executive Director, The Furious Flower Poetry Center; Lauren Alleyne, Assistant Director, The Furious Flower Poetry Center; Dr. Monifa Love, Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Professor, Department of Language, Literature, and Cultural Studies, Bowie State University; and Hoke Glover, Professor of Creative Writing, Bowie State University.
Saturday, April 23, 2022 | 1:00–3:00 PM EDT
Health & Healing Through Poetry and Art
This event will feature Dinahsta "Miss Kiane" Thomas, Poet & Founder, The InkWELL and Kiane Ink Healing In The Pen, LLC, Dr. Beverly Sargent, Owner, Ashes Rising Counseling Services, LLC; Carolyn Joyner, Award-winning Poet, Writing Instructor, and Workshop Facilitator; and Katrina Emerson, Director, Youth Services Bureau of District Heights.
Sunday, April 24, 2022 | 1:00– 2:30 PM EDT
Books for Black Youth: Ensuring A Bright Future
This event will feature Clyde McElvene, Founder, McElvene and Associates and Former Executive Director and CEO, Zora Neale Hurston/Richard Wright Foundation; Dr. Tony Medina, Educator and award-winning Children's Book Author; Caroline Brewer, Children's Book Author and Literary Activist; and Imani West, Prince George's County 2022 Youth Poet Laureate.
The virtual branch of the library is available 24/7 to PGCMLS cardholders. Please visit our Online Resources page to gain access to many worthwhile resources or attend one of our many virtual events by visiting pgcmls.info/events.
Need help accessing a virtual program? Contact us via the Online Library Help form.
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