Join nonbinary poet Jennifer Conlon at the Taking to Water Poetry Workshop in Asheville, NC, where they will read from their debut collection and host an inspiring writing workshop. Taking place at Firestorm Books on December 7, 2023, this event is a unique opportunity to delve into Conlon's debut poetry collection, which explores themes of gender questioning and the resilience of trans and nonbinary youth in environments that restrict their growth. 

The workshop begins with Conlon's reading from Taking to Water, followed by a brief Q&A session. Participants will then have the chance to engage in a hands-on writing experience. Conlon will provide all necessary materials, including writing utensils and a specially prepared handout. The workshop will be centered around a writing prompt taken from the pages of Taking to Water. Once participants have completed their writing, they will be invited to share their work in an open mic format, allowing for vulnerability and celebration.

Jennifer Conlon, a native of North Carolina, holds an MFA in poetry from Arizona State University. Their talent and dedication have been recognized with esteemed awards such as the Aleida Rodriguez Memorial Award in Creative Writing in 2015 and the Katharine C. Turner Prize from the Academy of American Poets in 2017. Most notably, Conlon recently emerged as the winner of the 2021 Boulevard Poetry Contest for Emerging Poets. Their poems have been published in notable literary journals such as Bayou Magazine, Juked, Bennington Review, DIALOGIST, and Threadcount.

Don't miss this opportunity to participate in the Taking to Water Poetry Workshop and engage with the powerful poetry of Jennifer Conlon. Admission to this event is free, so mark your calendars for December 7, 2023, and make your way to Firestorm Books in Asheville for an enriching and inspiring experience.

Buncombe County

United States

Asheville

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