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the throwbackThe Throwback - Telegraph Beer Garden The Throwback was a low-tech literary journal distributed in the early 2000s. It was re-born for Beast Crawl 2022, and still lives. The Throwback Special reading features some Bay Area favorites and accompanying print journal to be distributed free in cafes and bars. If the person sitting next to you does not make you laugh or cry, the poems and stories in The Throwback will. Bios: K.R. Morrison is a Bay Area poet who also teaches writing workshops, plays drums, reads tarot and natal charts, and casts spells for the Divine Feminine takeback. Her poetry can be found in many anthologies. Her chapbook Cauldrons is available through Paper Press Books. Paul Corman-Roberts is the author of the Firecracker nominated poetry collection Bone Moon Palace (Black Lawrence Press 2021) and more recently the graphic chapbook The Sincere (Libran Apocalypse 2022.) He organizes, writes and teaches in the Bay Area. Eric Robertson writes about what is in front of him, recently a pile of human feces at his local Safeway and his six-month battle to get it cleaned up. Barbara Saunders is an award-winning poet, writer, and solo-theater performer, whose poetry and criticism have appeared in Highland Park Poetry, and other places. She is working on a memoir, Dead Dreams. Dan O’Connell is a four-time award winning poet, and multiple finalist and honorable mention. His poems have appeared over eighty times. Dan O. is the author of three full-length collections of poetry, and several chapbooks. Find Dan O. at www.danoconnellpoetry.co 4pm Leg 1 - Telegraph Beer Garden
los angeles pressThe Los Angeles Press - Theory Oakland Welcome to The Los Angeles Press — publishing the best in art and literature from Los Angeles and the West. We’re dedicated to lifting up formerly marginalized and traditionally underrepresented artists and writers. (The Los Angeles Press – Against Erasure) Bernadette McComish is poet and educator From New York. She lives in Los Angeles where she teaches English and theater, and produces the poetry brothel Los Angeles, part of the poetry Society of New York. She has a new book out, Prophets of Los Angeles from The Los Angeles Ppess, 2024. Christina Cha is a writer from San Francisco, currently living in Los Angeles. Her new book, dream of the unicorn, it's worth coming from the Los Angeles press in 2024. Arthur Kayzakian is a writer from Los Angeles. His most recent book, the book of redacted paintings, won many accolades Including finalist for the Philip Levine prize, and winner of the black Lawrence press immigrant writing award. Allegra Parks is a writer and psychotherapist from New York City. Living by coastally from LA/NYC, she maintains a psychotherapist practice, and writing studio. Her most recent book, contact boundary, is available from the Los Angeles press. Linda Ravenswood, poet and publisher, is from Los Angeles. Her most recent book – – a poem is a house – – won the Arthur Smith prize from Madville press, as well an Oxford prize, a Gloucestershire prize, The Edwin Markham prize, and has been nominated for the national book award in 2024. She is the founding editor of the Los Angeles press. Natasha Dennerstein is a writer from San Francisco. Originally from down under, Natasha is a trans sister, and champion of the literary community in California. With many books published from nomadic press, and black Lawrence press, her most recent book, Apps poetica, is available from the Los Angeles press, 2024 4pm Leg 1 - Theory Oakland
social saturdaysSocial Saturdays - Commune Oakland SOCIAL SATURDAY is an ongoing monthly artist showcase hosted and curated by published author/poet, J.Rice and the creative production of Athingtotalkabout. Ever since our first showcase in 2023, our mission has always been to bridge the gap between local talent and community and provide a safe space inclusive for everyone to enjoy Bay Area culture. J.Rice (@imjrice) is an award-winning author, English teacher, poet, and the host/curator of SOCIAL SATURDAYS. His debut novel, Broken Pencils earned the 2024 Literary Titan Gold Book Award. Ladirev (@ladirev) is a poet, educator, and healer from Bayview Hunters Point. She has over a decade of experience working as a facilitator/educator in youth development. Julian Blackmon (@Protected_Poet) is a dynamic performer and wordsmith poet, born in Marion, Indiana, and raised in the Bay Area, who draws passion to craft evocative pieces addressing healing and personal experiences. He earned the Grand Slam Champion at the 2024 Berkeley Poetry Slam. Juni Speaks (@juni.speaks) is a creative writer and powerful spoken word poet hailing from Vallejo, CA. She has been a featured performer and host at venues across the Bay Area. Papi Grande (@pap1grand3) is a spoken word artist, slam poet, musician, and event host and Oakland native. Ray Marenco-Quintana (@random28) is a spoken word poet born in Redwood City , now residing in Oakland, California. He considers himself a Freebase Poet due to his family owning and running the label Freebase Records and Freebase Studios. 4pm Leg 1 - Commune Oakland
POETS OF SONOMAPoets of Sonoma - Mercury 20 Poets of Sonoma is a small ad hoc group from Sonoma County who thought it might be fun to participate in Beast Crawl. We include 2 former county poets laureate. We don’t purport to officially represent Sonoma County in any way, we just all live here and write poems. M.J. “Joe” Arcangelini, b.1952, has published in many magazines and anthologies. He is currently trying to retire. He has 6 poem collections, the most recent is PAWNING MY SINS, 2022. Terry Ehret has published four collections of poetry, most recently Night Sky Journey. She is a co-founder of Sixteen Rivers Press and served as poet laureate of Sonoma County (2004-2006). Ed Coletti is an American poet from Santa Rosa, California who’s been published in journals internationally since 1975. Recent book titles include The Problem with Breathing and Apollo Blue’s Harp. 4pm Leg 1 - Mercury 20
POETRY FLASH*Poetry Flash- The Punchdown William Carlos Williams: It’s difficult to get the news from poems… Us: … but you can get the news about poetry! Celebrate California’s most enduring Living Poetry Newspaper—online at poetryflash.org since 2010. Today’s readers have all been published in, read for, or work on Poetry Flash. Poetry Flash, https://poetryflash.org/ 1450 Fourth Street, #4, Berkeley, CA 94710
MC: Poetry Flash editor/director Joyce Jenkins’ collections are Portal and Joy Road. Poems in The Place That Inhabits Us, ZYZZYVA; honors include American Book Award, Berkeley Poetry Festival lifetime award, more. Readers are: Sally Ashton is a writer, teacher, and DMQ Review editor. Her fifth collection is Listening to Mars. Her poetry is headed to the Moon with the Lunar Codex Project, 2024. Judy Halebsky’s collections are Spring and a Thousand Years (Unabridged), (Miller Williams Poetry Prize), Tree Line, Sky=Empty (New Issues Prize), and Space/Gap/Interval/Distance, chapbook. She directs the low-residency MFA, Dominican University. Rosalinda Monroy is a 2024 MFA Creative Nonfiction graduate, Saint Mary’s College, and received the Brenda Hillman Award (outstanding literary work); Agnes Butler Award (Literary Excellence); and the Teaching Fellowship. Eliot Schain’s poetry appeared in American Poetry Review. His newest collection is The Distant Sound (Sixteen Rivers Press); selections released as an album with guitarist Harrison Flynn, (Apple Music, Spotify) 4pm Leg 1 - The Punchdown Wine Bar
OAKLAND YOUTH POETS LAUREATEOakland Youth Poets Laureate - Block Community Hub Cael Duenas-Lara is a second-generation Mexican-American, born and raised in the vibrant and diverse city of Oakland. Writing has been one of his few outlets of expressing himself. He is proud to showcase the rich history and culture of his family and community. His writing is inspired by the lived experiences of growing up in Oakland, a city that is often viewed through the lens of struggle, despair, and lawlessness. Yet, it is also a city full of resilience, hope, and a deep sense of community. Symi Gabriel is an 11th grade student at Gateway to College. Poetry for Symi is a way to understand and tackle their emotions head on. Instead of waiting to understand their emotions before they write about them, they put them down on a page as a way of understanding and processing. Writing is a way to slow down their mind and take a snapshot of their current emotional state. They often choose to tackle the intersection of their political and personal life experiences to create connections to the world at large, especially in the context of Oakland. Ella Gordon has loved poetry for as long as she’s been able to read and write. Poetry started her addiction to emotion, her desire to convey a reaction or feeling that seemed so immense that it couldn’t have come from words. But poetry, to her, is an expression beyond words, it’s a voice. Poetry creates a gateway for her to navigate the world, it allows her to find meaning and purpose in even the most minute or mundane aspects of life and express her passion for relevant issues. 4pm Leg 1 - Block Community Hub
BAY AREA QUEER WRITERS ASSOCIATIONBay Area Queer Writers Association- Binny’s The Bay Area Queer Writers Association promotes the writing and reading of LGBTQ+ literature. Six BAQWA members will read from new work and published work at Beast Crawl 2024. Reader Short Biographies Wayne Goodman has lived most of his life in the San Francisco Bay Area (with too many cats). He is the host of Queer Words Podcast. Pat Henshaw has been a theatrical costumer, reporter, librarian, English instructor, and publicist—as well as writer. She wants to remind you every day is a good day for romance. Mike Karpa is a gay San Francisco writer. His first novel CRIMINALS was a Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2022. His short work has been published in Tin House and elsewhere. Gar McVey-Russell’s novel SIN AGAINST THE RACE (gamr books, 2017) appeared on The Advocate’s Best Books We Read in 2018: LGBTQ Novels. He lives in Oakland with his husband. Kelliane Parker is the author of DOWN THE FOGGY STREETS OF MY MIND. She’s a professional day dreamer who explores one's inner world. Her work can be found at kellianeparkerpoetry.com. Jan Steckel’s poetry collection THE HORIZONTAL POET won a Lambda Literary Award, and her LIKE FLESH COVERS BONE won two Rainbow Awards. She lives in Oakland 4pm Leg 1 - Binny’s - 532 8th st, Oakland, California 94607
alameda county youth poet laureateThe Alameda County Youth Poet Laureate chapter is beginning its 4th year, with the incoming laureate and vice laureate announced on August 2nd. Our chapter continues to expand with more submissions and enthusiasm every year, and our laureates and finalists have been acknowledged by national, regional, and state Youth Poet Laureate competitions. Check us out at: https://aclibrary.org/youth-poet/ Zoe Dorado served as the first Youth Poet Laureate of Alameda County and currently serves as the 2024 National Youth Poet Laureate of the Western US. As a writer, she has collaborated with healthcare workers at SEIU, gun reform advocates at Brady United, scientists at UCSF, and formerly incarcerated women at CCWP to humanize public health and policy issues through poetry and journalism. Nitika Sathiya is a 2022 Alameda County Co-Youth Poet Laureate, community organizer, and woman in STEM. She has served on the Fremont Cultural Arts Council, volunteered with SAVE, and did research for NASA. She is passionate about empowering youth and environmental justice. Yamini Jain is an inaugural Youth Poet Laureate for Alameda County for 2022-23. She's been a finalist for the Youth Speaks Bay Area Teen Poetry Slam in both 2022&2023, hosted various workshops at libraries throughout Alameda County, and been published in various anthologies. Her work is primarily centered on the Indian-American diaspora and mental health struggles. Lia Le-Nguyen (she/they) is a writer based in Fremont, California. She was a finalist for Alameda County Youth Poet Laureate in 2023. A strong proponent of the power of language, she is never quiet and can be found writing, reading, or annoying friends and family alike. Jovina Zion Pradeep is a poet, freelance writer, copywriter, photographer, and editor at Blossomer Literary Magazine. Her poetry has been published or forthcoming in the Moonstone Arts Center New Voices Spring 2024 Anthology, The Dungeness Press, SeaGlass Literary, The Howl, and elsewhere. When she’s not writing, performing poems, or taking photographs, you can find her singing, reading mythology or listening to music. 4pm Leg 1 - Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment
afrosurreal writers workshop of oaklandEllen McBarnette, an award winning writer and storyteller, traces her roots from Queens to Harlem to her family’s origins in the Caribbean. Author of the novella, “Negrita,” she explores yesterday, today and tomorrow through a kaleidoscopic microscope and reports her findings in fiction, nonfiction and poetry when not running her urban farm in Hayward, Ca. Dera R. Williams is an Oakland resident whose family was a part of the Great Migration. Dera’s childhood collection, In My Backyard: Stories of Growing Up in Oakland is forthcoming in Fall 2024. She is also completing a Great Migration novel exploring the relationship between myth and honoring oral and family history. Sumiko Saulson is Bram Stoker Nominated for their 2022 collection The Rat King: A Book of Dark Poetry (Dooky Zines), and an award-winning author of Afrosurrealist and multicultural sci-fi and horror whose latest novel Somnalia: Metamorphoses of Flynn Keahi is available on Mocha Memoirs Press and whose latest poetry book Melancholia is out on Bludgeoned Girls Press. Afrosurrealist Writer Award winner 2018 for "A Balm of Brackish Water" Coleman Connor is an Architectural Designer specializing in emerging technologies and sustainability, with experience in airport, skyscraper, and commercial projects. His work on futuristic concepts, such as habitats on the Moon and Mars, fuels his passion for writing and dreaming about possible futures Wandra Williams is a mad+crazy+cool nerd hailing from The Stack by way of The Rich. As a freshly minted Afrosurrealist, her mission is to unleash the narratives that roll around in her head like a murmuration in the evening sky. Phambili! |
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