Join us at the Walt Whitman Birthplace on May 30, 2025, for an unforgettable afternoon with world-renowned poet and 2025 Poet in Residence, Marilyn Chin. Known for her powerful explorations of cultural identity, assimilation, feminism, language, and heritage, Chin’s poetry has left a lasting impact on contemporary literature.
Born in Hong Kong, Marilyn Chin is the author of six acclaimed poetry collections and a novel. Her accolades include the 2020 Ruth Lilly Prize in Poetry, the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award, the PEN Oakland/Josephine Miles Literary Award, and a Radcliffe Institute Fellowship. Currently, she serves as a chancellor of the Academy of American Poets and resides in San Diego.
Event Schedule:
Master Class | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Reading | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Ticket Options:
Workshop + Reading: Members $55 / Non-members $65 Class Audit + Reading: Members $20 / Non-members $25 Reading Only: Members $10 / Non-members $15
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from and engage with one of the most influential poets of our time!
Register today to secure your spot.
