Austin is a Poem

Austin is a Poem — hosted by inaugural Austin Poet Laureate Zell Miller III — celebrates the beauty of verse and the rhythmic power of the spoken word. Join the Austin Public Library at the Austin Central Library for an evening of poetry, performance, and community. The event also honors the 100th birthday of the Austin Public Library, celebrating a century of stories, creativity, and connection.

Come celebrate with us at this free family event. Experience powerful live readings and performances from featured poets as Austin’s literary voices come together for one unforgettable night of language, rhythm, and storytelling.

Performances from DJ Notion, San Antonio Poet Laureate Eddie Vega, Teresa Johnson, Austin Youth Poet Laureate Saaya Accapadi, Mike Whalen, BLAKCHYL, Siobhan Cook, Da'Shade Moonbeam, Mike Henry, Christopher Michael, C. Prudence Arceneaux, Bianca Perez, Myrtle Jackson, Michael Hatcher, and featured poet of the night Ebony Stewart.