A Reading by Jaki Shelton Green, North Carolina’s Poet Laureate

Name: A Reading by Jaki Shelton Green, North Carolina’s Poet Laureate
Start: 2024-11-07T20:00:00-04:00
Location: Jennette's Pier

Schedule

Thu Nov 07 2024 at 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Jennette's Pier | Nags Head, NC

Join us for an evening of poetry with Jaki Shelton Green, North Carolina's Poet Laureate! This free event will be held on Thursday, November 7th at 7:00 pm at Jennettes Pier in Nags Head, NC. Donations are welcome.
Ms. Green is a celebrated poet and the first African American and third woman to hold the prestigious title of North Carolina Poet Laureate. She is known for her powerful and moving poems that explore themes of identity, history, and the beauty of North Carolina. Governor Cooper praised her for her "deep appreciation" for the state's diverse communities, and her appointment marks a significant moment in North Carolina's literary history.
Don't miss this opportunity to hear Ms. Green share her work and celebrate the power of poetry!