Five poets whose books have been honored by the National Jewish Book Awards come together to read from their collections and discuss what it means to write on Jewish themes today. The poets reflect on their writing relationships with Jewish histories, joy, trauma, and political injustices and brutalities. The reading includes both winners and finalists of the National Jewish Book Award in the category of poetry between 2018 and 2023.
 

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This event will take place in person in the Los Angeles Convention Center and will be livestreamed for virtual audiences. All livestreamed events include open captions.