Poetry free for all
I am writing to thank you for publishing Sam Witt’s very fine article on poetry [“Who cares about poetry, anyway?” May 26]. Not only does it showcase the many talented local folks with national—and international—reputations but it also proves that poetry is one of the most democratic and accessible genres.
During the 2009 Book Festival we held a Hip Hop program for children and their families. We had a great time demonstrating that we all listen to poetry every day as we listen to the radio or the music on our MP3 players!
Again, thanks for this wonderful issue and all that you do to promote literacy and literary culture in the community.
Susan Coleman
Director, Virginia Center for the Book