This poetry conference from Rosemont College and Philadelphia Stories brings together poets and poetry lovers to celebrate and discuss the art. The LitLife Poetry Festival focuses on poetry’s engagement with the world, and this year’s conference panels continue to explore a range of topics. The day will feature masterclasses led by poets Iain Haley Pollock and William Fargason, engaging panels and presentations, readings, and opportunities to connect with other poets and poetry editors

Panelists: Dimitri Reyes, Cynthia Manick (she/her/hers), Moncho Alvarado (she/they), Daniel Summerhill

As demonstrated eloquently by youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman at President Biden’s inauguration, poetry offers a potent opportunity for a writer/speaker to express the way politics shape the landscape of their personal lives and to reveal the impact that individuals can have in shaping a brighter political future. Is all poetry political? Does every poem either directly or subversively take a political stance? This event will feature a 45-minute discussion between panelists, followed by an open conversation with attendees on writing effective, personal-political poetry.

The conference schedule with a full day of virtual panels and events can be found https://philadelphiastories.org/2022-litlife-poetry-conference/