Recommended Reading: April

National Poetry Month was inaugurated by the Academy of American Poets in 1996. Over the years, it has become the largest literary celebration in the world with schools, publishers, libraries, booksellers, and poets. Highline College Library offers our recommended reading list. You can find these materials on our Recommended Reading display rack on the Plaza Level of the library. 

All events are free and open to the public. They will be held on Highline’s main campus. The Library Exhibits and Art Gallery (Building 25, 4th floor) is open Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; and Sunday, 2–9 pm.

April 1–May 31 Poetry Exhibit, Highline Library Exhibits and Art Gallery, Building 25, 4th floor

April 9–30: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 1:30–4 p.m. Art Display: “Poetic Visions: Artwork Inspired by Poetry”
Highline Student Art Gallery, Building 16, Room 115

April 10,  1:30–3 p.m. Student Contest Winners: Poetry Reading and Reception, Highline Library Exhibits and Art Gallery, Building 25, 4th floor

April 12, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Opening Reception: “Poetic Visions: Artwork Inspired by Poetry”, Highline Student Art Gallery, Building 16, Room 115

April 12, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Lena Khalaf Tuffaha: Poetry Reading and Writing Workshop, Building 2

April 18, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Aimee Nezhukumatathil: Poetry Reading and Writing Workshop, Building 2

April 20, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Nikkita Oliver: Poetry Reading, Building 7

April 25, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Claudia Castro Luna: Poetry Reading and Writing Workshop, Building 2

April 27, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Highline Student Workshop: “Poetry Across Cultures”, Building 2