‘Gramma’ is an independent poetry press based in Seattle that host the Gramma reading series. The 4 part series is focused on ‘presenting interdisciplinary events, featuring local and national writers, performers, and artists of all disciplines’
The speakers include Tyehimba Jess, the author of two books of poetry, Leadbelly and Olio, with Olio winning the 2017 Pulitzer Prize in poetry. Anastacia-Renee a Seattle Civic Poet and former 2015-2017 Poet-in-Residence at Richard Hugo House. Kaveh Akbar founder of Divedapper and author of the critically acclaimed collection ‘Calling a Wolf a Wolf’.
The event took place on Saturday, October 6 at the Erickson Theater