"An Evening of Poetry and Conversation with Aimee Nezhukumatathil & Kwame Dawes"

Aimee Nezhukumatathil is the author of three books of poetry, with Lucky Fish (2011) winning the Hoffer Grand Prize for Prose and Independent Books, as well as the gold medal in poetry for the Independent Publishers Book Awards. Chum Dawes is a writer of poetry, fiction, nonfiction and plays. His book Bob Marley: Lyrical Genius remains the most authoritative study of the lyrics of Bob Marley. Of his 16 collections of poetry, his most recent title is Duppy Conquerer (2013), shortlisted for the PEN Open Book Award. Readings followed by book signing and reception.