The Realness, The Foundation

Paolo Javier here, Queens Borough Poet Laureate through 2013. Author of several books and chapbooks of poetry, as well as the publisher of a Queens-based tiny press, 2nd Avenue Poetry (2ndavepoetry.com). I'll be posting QPL news, including upcoming readings, workshops, exhibitions, literacy outreach, writing project/s, festivals, and much more. Contact info: queenspoetlaureate@gmail.com. For QPL history, write to phyllis.cohen-stevens@qc.cuny.edu of Queens College Communications, or copy and paste onto your browser the following link to the Borough President's page: http://tinyurl.com/3dmbhzr.

Coverage of Poets House’s Poetic City @ River to River Fest

http://www.localbozo.com/2012/06/poets-houses-poetic-city-presents-suzanne-vega-guests-at-river-to-river-festival/

“The spoken word poetry part of the evening was up next, filled by two heavy hitters. First up was Queens Poet Laureate Paolo Javier, whose poems and stage personality are seamless. He is an outspoken young man with a body of work that speaks about topical issues- the harsh immigration policies around our country, for example. His voice not only projects but each word is layered with direct meaning with no punches pulled during his portion of the program.”

I greatly appreciate the kind words and coverage, LB!