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 

Daniel Fears

Siobhan Cooks 

Da'Shade Moonbeam

Mike Henry 

Christopher Michael

C. Prudence Arceneaux

 Bianca Perez

Myrtle Jackson 

Michael Hatcher

and featured poet of the night Ebony Stewart