The O.B. Hardison Poetry Series Finale Reading with Kwame Dawes
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Tuesday, May 19, 2026 7:30pm
Location
Folger Shakespeare Library
201 / 301 E Capitol St SE
Details
The Poetry season concludes with a finale reading by a poet chosen by a group of Folger Poetry supporters. This year’s reader, Kwame Dawes, is Poet Laureate of Jamaica (2024-2027) and winner of the prestigious Windham/Campbell Award for Poetry. Dawes will read from the work of other poets cited as his literary influences as well as from his own work.
Previous poets invited for this finale reading include Ellen Bass, Billy Collins, Carolyn Forché, and Jane Hirshfield. The reading will be followed by a book signing in the Great Hall.
Can’t join us in person? Purchase virtual access to a live streaming of the reading.
