
Katherine Min Memorial Reading with Jennifer Sperry Steinorth
An evening memorial reading and author talk with poet Jennifer Sperry Steinorth, with selections from her award recognized books and graphic poem work. Gather in a campus student union room for contemporary poetry and literary community connection.
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