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Buckman Publishing Presents

Tiny's Coffee - South East 1412 SE 12th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Portland-based press Buckman Publishing presents readings from in-house authors Rich Perin, Craig Foster, Sara Kachelman, Liz Lampman, and Eli Hopkins for Anita Lobo. Visiting authors Hilary Zaid, Maw Shein Win, and Jessica Dylan Miele round out the lineup. Buckman books will be available for sale at Tiny’s Coffee Friday and Saturday as part of a Pop-Up Bookshop sponsored by Buckman Publishing, Mother Foucault’s Bookshop, and Belmont Books. Contact: Sara Kachelman and Rich Perin

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Another Fortune & Other Poems Book Release & Performance

The Hallowed Halls 4420 SE 64th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Live from The Hallowed Halls, harpist Lily Breshears joins forces with poet Liz Lampman for a one-off performance of Another Fortune & Other Poems, the debut collection by Lampman, and most recent release from Buckmxn Publishing. Another Fortune & Other Poems delivers a revitalizing jolt to the world of poetry. Lampman’s masterly craft doesn’t get in the way of approachability, and her word choices are sharp, delivering descriptions of rare accuracy that put the reader into the poet’s shoes. The collection also features watercolor illustrations by Lettie Jane Rennekamp, which amplify the lust and longing in Lampman’s words. Willamette Week describes Lily Breshears’ band as “a real treat” and “almost a genre unto themselves.” While Portland Mercury says of Lily’s music, “strange but beautiful, like…

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Submission Deadline: Buckman Journal: The Marie Equi Prize For Poetry

Buckman Publishing PO Box 14247, Portland, OR, United States

Buckman Journal is proud to announce The Marie Equi Prize For Poetry. One poet will receive $200.00 and appear in Buckman Journal 004. There is no entry fee. Firebrand Marie Equi (1872-1952) was a Portland physician, suffragette, birth control advocate, labor activist, and perhaps the first publicly known lesbian on the west coast. The prize is open to Oregon and SW Washington residents only. Please send 4 to 6 poems, or 4 to 6 pages of unpublished poetry (no more than 6 pages). Do not print your name or any self-identifying annotation on your submission. Please include a cover letter with a contact email address AND phone number. Only winning or honorably mentioned submissions will be notified. Simultaneous submissions are fine. Email submissions are NOT…

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Submission Deadline: The Marie Equi Prize For Poetry

Buckman Publishing PO Box 14247, Portland, OR, United States

Buckman Journal is proud to announce The Marie Equi Prize For Poetry. One poet will receive $200.00 and appear in Buckman Journal 004. There is no entry fee. Firebrand Marie Equi (1872-1952) was a Portland physician, suffragette, birth control advocate, labor activist, and perhaps the first publicly known lesbian on the west coast. The prize is open to Oregon and SW Washington residents only. Please send 4 to 6 poems, or 4 to 6 pages of unpublished poetry (no more than 6 pages). Do not print your name or any self-identifying annotation on your pages of poetry. Please include a cover letter with your name, contact email address, AND phone number. Only winning or honorably mentioned submissions will be notified. Simultaneous submissions are fine. Email…

Free

Metamorphic Door BOOK LAUNCH PARTY & POETRY READING

Honey Latte Cafe 1033 SE Main St, Portland, OR, United States

Buckman Publishing Presents: Carolyn Supinka’s Metamorphic Door. Come celebrate the release of Carolyn’s debut collection and National Poetry Month with readings by local poets Karolinn Fiscaletti, Karah Kemmerly, Erin Perry & Carolyn Supinka. Carolyn’s reading will include projections of the comic portions of the book. This event is happening a few days before the official release date of Metamorphic Door so come and snag your copy of the book early and get it signed by the author! All-ages, free & ADA-accessible. Doors at 7:00pm. Show runs 7:15-8:00pm. Cocktail reception & celebration featuring a custom drink menu inspired by poems in the collection to follow. All are welcome, see you soon! Buckman Publishing is located inside of Honey Latte Café in Unit 4.The space is ADA…

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