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S**tholes of the World Unite: A Poetry Reading in Translation

Holocene 1001 SE Morrison St, Portland, OR, United States

Featuring an extensive list of some of our most recognized translator-poets reading poetry in English translation from s**thole countries, those named and unnamed. In solidarity and as a form of resistance to the imperialist, racist, and sexist ideologies which divide us, and in recognition of how English language translation plays a prominent role in making works of poetry available and creates international networks for political and social solidarity and change. Contact: Katherine Hedeen and Jake Levine

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Essay; Wonder; Ugly Duckling; Nightboat; Les Figues

1122 Gallery 1122 SE 88th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Please join us at 1122 Gallery for a reading and celebration of five presses that publish innovative, boundary-pushing, necessary work. Two readers will represent each press. Readers include Essay Press: Mary-Kim Arnold and Rebecca Brown, Wonder Press: Shiv Kotecha and Bridget Talone, Nightboat Books: Brian Teare and Rosamond S. King, Ugly Duckling Presse: Kristin Dykstra and Ed Steck, and Les Figues Press: Alexis Almeida and Andrea Abi-Karam. Dough by Los Angeles artist Stacy Elaine Dacheux will adorn the walls. Snacks and beverages will be on hand. Sure to be a great and inspiring evening! Contact: Jesse Morse Please join us at 1122 Gallery for a reading and celebration of five presses that publish innovative, boundary-pushing, necessary work. Two readers will represent each press. Essay Press:…

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