Newton Public Library is pleased to welcome Michael Poage for an author talk on "Heart: Collected Poems 1975-2024."

This is a hybrid program: Attend in person at the library, or click here to sign up for the Zoom Webinar simulcast. Michael will be joining us in person.

Praise for "Heart":

"Vivid and assured, Michael Poage sings numinous hymns for these trouble times. Essential." - Luis Alberto Urrea, Pulitzer Prize finalist

"Michael Poage's collected poems cover over thirty years, alchemizing individual bits of the ordinary into spirit-infused gold. A trustworthy, amiable guide through the vicissitudes of mortal life – a wonderful achievement!" - Dr. Denise Low, award-winning Kansas Poet Laureate (2007-2009), and author of over 25 books.

About Michael Poage:

Michael Poage was born in Virginia and lives with his wife, the writer, scholar and activist Gretchen Eick, in Wichita. He has published 16 books of poetry, including, most recently, "Heart." He served as Poet-in-Residence at Dzemal Bijedic University in Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina, 2017-2018. For more info, go to www.michaelpoage.com.