Reading by Texas Poet Laureate
Thursday Jan 28, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact Person: Becky Bormann
Company Name: McAllen Public Library
Telephone Number: 956-688-3300
Email Address: rbormann@mcallen.net
Web Address: www.mcallenlibrary.net
Media Event: Press Conference at 6:00 p.m. with photo opportunities of the Texas Poet Laureate and the winners of the teen Little Town, Texas Poetry Contest.
Subject: Little Town, Texas Poetry Reading by Texas Poet Laureate at McAllen Memorial Library
MCALLEN, TX, January 27, 2010 – Texas Poet Laureate Karla K. Morton will read from her latest book of poetry, Redefining Beauty, at McAllen Memorial Library on March 9, at 7:00 p.m. in the Exhibit Room. People of all ages are welcome to attend.
Ms. Morton is the first woman named as Texas State Poet Laureate in more than fifteen years. She has been widely published in literary journals and serves as a board member of the Greater Denton Arts Council and a founding member and officer of the Denton Poets’ Assembly (part of the Poetry Society of Texas). She loves to promote poetry, and has read her work across Texas, performing at such venues as schools, universities, bookstores and festivals. Morton is also author of the book/CD titled Wee Cowrin’ Timorous Beastie, a North Texas Book Festival Awards Finalist, Redefining Beauty and several upcoming books, including Becoming Superman, Names We’ve Never Known, and a collection of her works as part of the Poet Laureate series by Texas Christian University Press (to be published in 2010). She has a journalism degree from Texas A&M University and is currently featured on a nationally-aired episode of The Art of Living Gallery for her promotion of poetry as a healing tool for the soul.
“My childhood dream was to someday become a Texas State Poet Laureate,” says Morton. “As a mother of two teenagers, I know the importance of inspiring dreams and encouraging achievements, no matter how difficult they may seem. I’m so honored to serve as 2010 Texas State Poet Laureate and as an ambassador of poetry to the youth in our state.”
For more information on Karla K. Morton’s speaking appearance at McAllen Memorial Library on March 9, please call Becky Bormann, Outreach Coordinator at 688-3300.
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