Thu, Oct 03
|Helen Day Art Center
A Reading of "Their Names Are Mine" by poet Rajnii Eddins
HDAC welcomes Rajnii Eddins, for an inspiring reading of his book of poetry, "Their Names Are Mine," followed by discussion, book signing and fellowship.
Time & Location
Oct 03, 2019, 5:30 PM EDT
Helen Day Art Center, 90 Pond St, Stowe, VT 05672, USA
About the Event
HDAC welcomes Rajnii Eddins, for an inspiring reading of his book of poetry, "Their Names Are Mine," followed by discussion, book signing and fellowship. Hailing from Seattle Washington, Rajnii Eddins has been performing poetry and engaging diverse audiences for more than 20 years. First, as the youngest member of the African American Writers Alliance at 11 years old, then, as a polished youth performer at the Seattle Center, in bookshops, cafes, festivals, colleges and galleries. Rajnii is adept in engaging authentic youth voice from elementary to high school by utilizing creative expression and call and response to inspire young people to create their own pieces as well further their love for wordplay and literacy. Read more about Rajnii Eddins here:
- "Vermont Public Radio Introduces Us to Burlington Poet Rajnii Eddins" from the Poetry Foundation
- "Book Review: 'Their Names Are Mine,' by Rajnii Eddins" in SevenDays