Detroit's InsideOut (IO) Literary Arts Project brings accomplished writers and poets into Detroit schools for year-long residencies for creative students.
This Thursday, Oct. 28, IO will host a gala at the Gem Theatre, honoring Detroit Poet Laureate Naomi Long Madgett. Three-time National Book Award finalist Marilyn Nelson will also read from her book "Sweethearts of Rhythm" with jazz accompaniment.
Read more about IO and the annual
gala, then grab a ticket
here.
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