Come Immerse Yourself in Afternoon of Poetry with Ms. Ayala

From September 4, 2024 - September 12, 2024, Ms. Afrika Abney circulated flyers about Ms. Ayala's presentation. Flyers have been posted widely on social media and sent via email to schools, colleges, universities, community centers, and other businesses. 

Join Esther Productions, Inc, The Institute for African American Writing, and The Black Student Fund for an enriching afternoon of poetry with award winning poet Ms. Naomi Ayala. This event, titled MidnightRose, is a celebration of the diverse voices from the Washington Metropolitan Region and beyond. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with the vibrant literary community through the works of award-winning poets and authors, allowing their words to inspire and uplift.

NAOMI AYALA is a Puerto Rican poet, educator, and translator who’s published three poetry collections—Wild Animals on the Moon (Curbstone Press, 1997); This Side of Early (Curbstone Imprint, Northwestern University Press, 2008); and Calling Home: Praise Songs & Incantations (Bilingual Press, 2013). She’s the translator of La sombra de la Muerte/Death’s Shadow, a novel by His Excellency José Tomás Pérez, the Dominican Republic’s Ambassador to the U.S., and of Luis Alberto Ambroggio’s poetry collection La arqueología del viento/The Wind’s Archeology. She’s the proud recipient of artist fellowships from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities as well as Special Recognition for Community Service from the U.S. Congress.

The MidnightRose reading series, featuring poetry and prose, is scheduled for September 14, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT at the Tenley-Friendship Library, located at 4450 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016, USA. For additional details about the event, please refer to the attached flyer. If you have any questions or need further information, do not hesitate to reach out via email at midnightrosereadingseries@gmail.com. 

Participation in this event is completely free! If you are interested, please  secure your spot by registering now at https://www.estherproductionsinc.com/events-1/midnightrose-a-reading-series-of-poetry-prose.