I Come as One: Poetry Reading & Writing Workshop

Join us for an evening of poetry related to the exhibition “I Come as One: Stories of Unconquerable Single Black Parents” (now on view at the Shaker Historical Society through December 12, 2021). The evening will feature poetry readings by select mothers from the “I Come as One” exhibition. Following the reading, participants will have the opportunity to learn more about the basic nature and techniques of poetry and write an original poem. Register for this Zoom program at https://bit.ly/2Za3d8P.

The workshop will be led by writer Ali Black. Black is the author of the poetry collection “If It Heals At All.” The book was named a finalist for the 2021 Ohioana Book Award. Black’s work has been published in The Offing, DIAGRAM, Literary Hub, jubilat, and elsewhere. She also works at the Shaker Heights Public Library as the community engagement specialist.