The Academy of American Poets presents award-winning poets Carolyn Forché and Kevin Young, who will read from their respective works. Forché is the 2013 recipient of the Academy of American Poets Fellowship for distinguished poetic achievement. Kevin Young is the recipient of a 2012 American Book Award and is a National Book Award finalist. Jennifer Benka, executive director of the Academy of American Poets, will introduce the poets.

Published Date: June 30, 2016