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Ink Knows No Borders Poetry Workshop

Adult Session
2026-04-14 18:00:00 2026-04-14 19:00:00 America/New_York Ink Knows No Borders Poetry Workshop Poetry writing workshop inspired by collection of poems "Ink Knows No Borders". Charlotte Hall Library - Meeting Room

Tuesday, April 14
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-14 18:00:00 2026-04-14 19:00:00 America/New_York Ink Knows No Borders Poetry Workshop Poetry writing workshop inspired by collection of poems "Ink Knows No Borders". Charlotte Hall Library - Meeting Room

Charlotte Hall Library

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Poetry writing workshop inspired by collection of poems "Ink Knows No Borders".

We will examine selections from Ink Knows No Borders, edited by Patrice Vecchione and Alyssa Raymond, and use those poems as a catalyst for exploring the immigrant and refugee experience through poetry. Selections will be read and reflection will be facilitated by Dr. José R. Ballesteros, Professor of International Languages and Cultures and Interim Co-director of Equity Programming at St. Mary's College of Maryland.

Participants are encouraged to reflect and write based on their own experiences, opinions, and beliefs. All are welcome! No previous poetry experience is necessary; we will all leave with a draft, ideas, and inspiration for future poems.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Culture |

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