KINGSTON, Jamaica - Jamaica’s newly appointed Poet Laureate, Professor Kwame Dawes, plans to celebrate and promote the art of poetry throughout the island during his tenure. Custos Rotulorum for ...

PROVIDENCE — Kwame Dawes ... His book, “Sturge Town: Poems,” which published last year, was long-listed for the 2024 National Book Critics Circle Award for Poetry. Dawes is Jamaica ...

Dawes, who has written dozens of books of poetry, fiction, essays and criticism, looks to celebrate Jamaican writing, oral ...

On Tuesday evening, award-winning writers Bernadine Evaristo and Claudia Rankine read excerpts of their work and reflected on ...

Ken Jones curated Garvey’s quotes, presenting them under various headings in his book Marcus Garvey Said ... Poet Laureate Kwame Dawes Congratulations to celebrated poet, editor, musician ...

It's a grand read, incredibly funny, commanding ... with lyrical narratives such as Edward Baugh's "View from the George Headley Stand, Sabina" and Kwame Dawes' "Alado Seandro" - are bracing. A ...

Mexican singer Yuridia is set to perform Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Santander Performing Arts Center in Reading ... English guitarist Mike Dawes is set to perform Friday at 8 p.m. at the ...

Looking for a book to read in February? Kwame Alexander stopped by the 3rd hour of TODAY on Feb. 3 to share his ...

There’s no magic solution, but there are hacks to help you up your reading time in 2025. Between trying new formats, knowing when to put down the book and the best time to pick a new one up ...