voices and verses

National Poetry Month: “The New Cartography” By Julia Guez

Posted on April 24, 2020 · The Houston-born poet and translator talks about discovering the power of the written word and reads one of her works.

Posted on April 30, 2019 · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by the language of food.

Posted on April 29, 2019 · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by what she calls the most exciting time of her life.

Posted on April 26, 2019 · The Houston poet reads a poem written in response to an interaction at a grocery store.

Posted on April 25, 2019 · The Houston poet reads a poem that explores the in-between spaces of language, translation and identity.

Posted on April 24, 2019 · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by a broken wing dance.

Posted on April 23, 2019 · Poet Lupe Mendez talks about his new collection, Why I Am Like Tequila.

Posted on April 23, 2019 · The Houston poet reads a poem written in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.

Posted on April 22, 2019 · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by his mother’s cooking.

Posted on April 19, 2019 · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by a walk with his dog.

Posted on April 18, 2019 · The Houston poet reads a love poem.

Posted on April 17, 2019 · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by his commitment to health.

Posted on April 16, 2019 · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by a childhood memory.

Posted on April 15, 2019 · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by a rainy day in Montrose.

Posted on April 12, 2019 · The Houston Youth Poet Laureate reads a poem that explores how the body is affected by loss.