alexandra and Glass Poetry Reading

Organization: Poetry Center Categories: Featured Event, Open to the Public, Lectures/Symposia, SACAL, Over 80 Attendees, TDX Ticket Event Title: janan alexandra and Joan Kwon Glass Poetry Reading Intended Audience:: Open to the Public Event Locator: 2025-ABQHPC Display on public Smith events calendar?: TRUE Will you be using Zoom?: FALSE Requested tech help arrival time:: 19:00:00 Handheld mic choice:: Lectern Mic location in room:: Lectern (Optional) Please provide any additional information regarding your tech help request:: Please use lectern with built in gooseneck holder for wireless mic. TDX Ticket: 28858034

come from (BOA Editions, 20 25) by janan alexandra '13 is a wise exploration of diasporic ide ntity, detailing alexandra's re-learning of the Arabic language , retracing childhood memories, and expanding the idea of cultural origin. Daughter of Three Gone Kingdoms (Perugia Press, 2024) by Joan Kwon Glass '98 examines the historical weight of the early-20 th century Japanese occupation of Korea through candid, intimate expressions of inherited intergenerational trauma. Followed by a conversation with Rebecca Hart Olander. Books available for sale and signings follow. Free and open to the public. Livestream also available on the BDPC YouTube page.