Washington Poets Association
Burning Word: The Festival of Poetic FireHistory of Burning WordIn 2004, the WPA transformed its long-time annual conference into an all-day festival, and Burning Word was born. Held the last weekend of April at Whidbey Island's Greenbank Farm, each year's event has grown in size and drawn rave reviews. This dynamic, all-day celebration of poetry, music, performance, and educational workshops will feature more than 40 talented poets and musicians, ranging from internationally acclaimed, award-winning poets to hot new talents you'll want to discover. Past featured performers and presenters include Tess Gallagher, bill bissett, Sam Hamill, Tim McNulty, James Bertolino, Madeline DeFrees, Amalio Madueño, Elizabeth Austen, Peter Pereira, Tara Hardy, Bart Baxter, Charles Potts, Ilya Kaminski, and Carolyn Kizer. Burning Word 2007Burning Word 2007 was a huge success! Many thanks to all particpants and everyone who attended on April 28, 2007. 
Headliners George Bowering and Naomi Shihab Nye both captivated the standing room only crowd at Burning Word 2007. 
Jack Prelutsky received the Washington Poets Association's 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award.
BW 2007 Schedules & Other Information
Looking Back on Burning Word 2006
Some things, like a good wine, are really worth waiting for. In this case, the "good thing" is the interpretive touch drawing artwork done by Deborah Koff-Chapin. Deborah was at Burning Word 2006 capturing her impressions of each poet who read. Drawings are now available for viewing on her web site, The Center for Touch Drawing. More Burning Word 2006 InformationBurning Word 2005 |
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