Libraries will present Talking Publicly with Maggie Anderson, a reading and discussion, on Wednesday (April 4) from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Downtown Campus Library’s Milano Reading Room. This free event, part of a celebration of National Poetry Month, is open to the public.
Anderson is a West Virginia-based poet and author of five books of poems, most recently “Dear All” (2017).
Following Anderson’s reading and talk, Dr. Judith Stitzel, WVU Professor Emerita of English and founding director of the WVU Center for Women’s and Gender Studies, will moderate a discussion on the role of poetry in contemporary society.
Also collaborating on this event is Dr. Sharon Ryan, WVU philosophy professor and creator of THE QUESTION project. Her team poses the question: “How can poetry promote respectful public discourse, encourage a deeper understanding of humanity, and be a catalyst for positive social change?”
After the discussion there will be an informal reception. Anderson will be available to sign copies of her books, which will be for sale courtesy of the WVU Bookstore.
For more information read the article on the WVU Libraries website.