Join Garden City Arts for an evening of poetry with Huascar Medina, former Kansas Poet Laureate (2019–2022).
Medina is a poet, editor, essayist, and advocate for the arts. In 2022, he was named an Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellow. He currently serves as a senior editor at South Broadway Press and a contributing op-ed writer for the Kansas Reflector.
His published collections include How to Hang the Moon, Un Mango Grows in Kansas, and Protest as Love Poem. His writing has appeared in numerous publications, including The New York Times, Latino Book Review, and Kansas Magazine. His forthcoming book, Prairie Fool (2027), explores politics, class, and culture through lyrical essays.
The evening will feature a 45-minute poetry reading followed by an opportunity for audience questions. Copies of Medina's books and art posters will also be available for purchase.
Wednesday, October 21 | 7:15–8:15 PM
All Ages
FREE
Location: Garden City Arts
Acompáñanos en Garden City Arts para disfrutar de una noche de poesía con Huascar Medina, ex Poeta Laureado de Kansas (2019–2022).
Medina es poeta, editor, ensayista y defensor de las artes. En 2022, fue reconocido como becario de la Academia de Poetas Estadounidenses (Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellow). Actualmente, es editor sénior de South Broadway Press y colaborador de artículos de opinión para el Kansas Reflector.
Entre sus libros publicados se encuentran How to Hang the Moon, Un Mango Grows in Kansas y Protest as Love Poem. Sus escritos han aparecido en numerosas publicaciones, incluyendo The New York Times, Latino Book Review y Kansas Magazine. Su próximo libro, Prairie Fool (2027), explora la política, las clases sociales y la cultura a través de ensayos líricos.
La noche incluirá una lectura de poesía de 45 minutos, seguida de una sesión de preguntas y respuestas con el público. También habrá libros de Medina y carteles artísticos disponibles para la venta.
Miércoles 21 de octubre | 7:15–8:15 PM
Todas las edades
GRATIS
Lugar: Garden City Arts