Poets & Writers

In Celebration of Writers

n March 25, Poets & Writers hosted its first-ever virtual gala, “In Celebration of Writers.” The star-studded event featured special guest Oprah Winfrey, recipient of Poets & Writers’ Leadership Award, in conversation with authors Cheryl Strayed and Isabel Wilkerson. U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo opened the

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