Stella Beratlis
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Apr 19
Poetry on Saturday: Book Launch for Cleo Griffith & Sheila Landre
2:00 pm, Carnegie Arts Center. You’re invited to a book launch party for these two wonderful local poets! Bring a poem for open mic!
Mar 28
Second Tuesday Poetry: Kathy Pon & Chris Olander
Join us on Tuesday, May 12, as we present Gustine-based poet Kathy Pon and Nevada City poet Chris Olander, poet laureate emeritus of Nevada County. At Bookish Modesto, 7 pm. Doors at 6:30 pm.
Sep 10
Stanislaus County Poetry Out Loud 2026
Announcing Poetry Out Loud 2026, a national poetry recitation contest for students in grades 9-12. The Poetry Out Loud website for teachers and organizers (https://www.poetryoutloud.org/teachers-organizers) has so much information. The website includes the poems from which students can choose, helpful hints for teachers and advisors, and videos of past recitations! Watch this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxQwMlLcfWQ&t=18s. …
May 04
2025-2026 Youth Poet Laureate Selected
May 1, 2025 Valentina Zeff, incoming junior at Modesto High School’s International Baccalaureate program, was selected as the Stanislaus County Youth Poet Laureate for 2025-2026. She will serve a one-year term, participate in several engagements throughout the year, and receive a $500 honorarium. Valentina Zeff is a sixteen-year-old poet from Modesto, California who is currently …
Apr 21
Poets’ Corner Reading & Reception June 1
The Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department and the City of Modesto’s Poets’ Corner Committee are pleased to offer an Annual Poets’ Corner Contest. Contest Winners Poets will be invited to read their winning poems on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. at the McHenry Museum, followed by light refreshments. Winning poems will be printed …