Can memoir become a tool for action? Is there a way that a living literature by those whose voices have been silenced can make its way into the canon – to be taught in high schools, colleges and universities; to be circulated side by side with the writings of those who are already acknowledged by … Continue reading "Freedom Forum 2018: Testify: Memoir as a Tool for Building History"

Please join the Gallatin Writing Program for an evening of readings to mark the closing of Kimmel Windows Gallery's exhibit featuring excerpts from Ghost Fishing: An Eco-Justice Poetry Anthology (University of Georgia Press, 2017). Anthology contributors Kimberly M. Blaeser, Ruth Irupé Sanabria, Tim Seibles, and contributing editor Melissa Tuckey will read. Gallatin student Ellie Bullard (MA ’20) and students from Tisch's "Language as Action" course, Laura Cabochan and Logan … Continue reading "Ghost Fishing Installation: Closing Reception & Final Reading"

In conjunction with the exhibition Bettissima: Treasures from the Elizabeth Kray Archive, Kathy will join other poets to read from the correspondence of Elizabeth “Betty” Kray, who co-founded Poets House, guided literary institutions, created new ways of bringing poetry to the public, and developed the careers of some of the most influential poets of the 20th century. Hear the words of June … Continue reading "A Celebration of Bettissima with Kathy Engel, Lawrence Joseph & Quincy Troupe"

Kathy will be participating in this year's Hobart Festival of Women Writers, taking place from September 6-8th, 2019. This event is free and open to the public. REGISTRATION for The Hobart Festival of Women Writers 2019 opens May 15th. Information at hobartfestivalofwomenwriters.com. For Spotlights of all of our Participating Writers, go to www.hobartfestivalofwomenwriters.blog.