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2024 Kowit Awards and San Diego Poetry Celebration

Program Type:

Celebration Month, Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author, Performing Arts

Age Group:

Adults
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Event Details

Honoring Steve Kowit’s contributions to American Poetry!

San Diego Poetry Annual and San Diego Public Library present the 8th annual Steve Kowit Poetry Award, given to deserving poets anywhere in honor of celebrated local poet Steve Kowit, a former teacher at San Diego State University and Southwestern College. 

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An award ceremony, including cash awards, honoring Kowit winners takes place every year. Kowit honorees' poems are published in a special section of the San Diego Poetry Annual each year. Cash awards are provided by the San Diego Entertainment and Arts Guild.

The program will feature readings by top three 2023 Kowit honorees Andrea Carter, Beth Kannell, and Lee Rossi, special guests, and a special appearance by San Diego Poet Laureate, Jason Magabo Perez.

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Accessibility

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