Images from the First International Poetry Tour at North Natomas Library

Last Saturday, June 23, I hosted poet Samuel Iniguez at the North Natomas Library. This was the first in a series of events to be held at the library until the end of July, co-hosted by Frank Graham and I.

Sam Iniguez treated the audience to some of his best poems dating back to his graduate schools days in San Francisco. He was joined in the performance by two of his friends who are musicians.

Samuel Iniguez and his wife arriving at the North Natomas Library for the inaugural reading of the 2012 International Poetry Tour.

Iniguez's poetry deals with issues ranging from history, agency, self-determination, especially of his (Chicano) people, social justice, and they are search as well as a form of identitarian validation. As a teacher, Iniguez has been able to embrace for his poetry the unique experiences of his students, and he writes with a compassionate voice.
Iniguez in action

More information about the Series

A set of five summer Saturday SPC literary events, from 4-5pm, beginning June 23, 2012, and continuing through July 21, 2012, at the North Natomas Library.

Hosts Emmanuel Sigauke and Frank Graham take you around the globe, bringing in some of the best international poet...s in the Sacramento area. Visiting authors will be available for book signings before and following readings. Free and open to the public.

David Iribarne will be assisting with the organization of some of these events. Suzy Murray has coordinated the program.

The North Natomas Library, 4660 Via Ingoglia, Sacramento, CA 95835
Contact: Librarian Suzy Murray, @ (916)264-2700 for more information.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

6/23 -- CRC Professor and poet Samuel Iniguez reads. Emmanuel Sigauke hosts.

6/30 -- Burlee Vang, author of "Praise for The Dead I Know: Incantation for Rebirth" reads his poems. James DenBoer is a special guest host.

7/7 -- "The International Poet In You" - A workshop for poets of all levels. Bring poems that engage with issues in our global village, be they on injustice, international relations, etc. We are interacting with the larger world beyond our immediate locale through writing. Emmanuel Sigauke leads this workshop.

7/14 -- Joanna Biggar reads poems and lines from her novel, "That Paris Year." Garrick Danilov co-hosts along with Frank Graham. Open mic included. Bastille Day Celebration.

7/21 -- Emmanuel Sigauke presents, "Domains of Poetry: The Poetry International Web and the New Landscape of Poetry Presentation"

Sponsored by the Sacramento Public Library
and the Sacramento Poetry Center

Saturdays, 4-5pm, 6/23, 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21

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