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Poetry Allowed

By April 1, 2022Events

The Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books presents Poetry Allowed

Join us for an all day live poetry reading event, sponsored by Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures.

Registration is free, stay all day or pop in the tent to listen to as many poets as you’d like!

Saturday, May 14, 2022
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Bakery Square, 6425 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Poets include:

  • Daniel Borzutzky
  • Paola Corso
  • Veronica Corpuz
  • Toi Derricotte
  • Lynn Emanuel
  • Celeste Gainey
  • Bri Griffith
  • Karen Howard
  • Carly Inghram
  • Michelle Gil-Montero
  • Danielle Orbisie-Orlu
  • Bonita Lee Penn
  • Judith R. Robinson
  • Kayla Sargeson
  • Michael Simms
  • Cameron Barnett
  • Michael Wurster
  • Robert Walicki
  • Elizabeth Hoover
  • Madwomen in the Attic
  • Soledad Caballero
  • Angele Ellis
  • Don Wentworth
  • Lori Jakiela
  • Aurielle Marie

Find other events on the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books website featuring Billy Porter, beloved local authors, and more.