April is National Poetry Month and in Michigan, there’s lots to celebrate. In honor of the pen, on this episode of the Stateside podcast we spoke with two writers about their inspirations, new work, and their collaboration with InsideOut Literary Arts, a poetry program for students in Detroit.
GUESTS ON THIS EPISODE:
- Nandi Comer, Michigan Poet Laureate
- Ross Gay, best-selling poet and essayist
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