PRIDE: Poets in the Park

We begin the final week of Free Library of PhillyPRIDE with our first PRIDE: Poets in the Park featuring local poets Boston Gordon, Campbell Simmons and Sean Hanrahan reading selections from their works and discussing their craft.

Sean Hanrahan (he, him, his) is a Philadelphian poet originally hailing from Dale City, Virginia. He is the author of the full-length collection Safer Behind Popcorn (2019 Cajun Mutt) and the chapbooks Hardened Eyes on the Scan (2018 Moonstone) and Gay Cake (2020 Toho). His work has also been included in several anthologies and journals as well. Sean has taught classes titled A Chapbook in 49 Days, Ekphrastic Poetry, Poetry Embodied, and has hosted poetry events throughout Philadelphia.

Time permitting, we will have the opportunity for open mic readings from our audience as well as questions for our three readers.

This program is free and open to the public.

Weather permitting, we'll be outside in Shakespeare Park across Vine Street from Parkway Central Library, as twilight descends upon our city's Skyline. Bench seating is limited yet you're welcome to bring your own chair or blanket.

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