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A Celebration of Poetry, Community, and Creative Voice

This Thursday, the WNMU Miller Library will fill with voices—some seasoned, some fresh, all full of heart—as the Humanities Department hosts its annual National Poetry Month celebration. Starting at 11 AM, the event brings together an inspiring mix of poets: WNMU students, faculty, local writers, and special guests including WNMU Provost Jack Crocker and Heather Frankland, the Grant County Poet Laureate.

The gathering isn’t just a performance—it’s a recognition of growth, creativity, and courage. Winners of the Undergraduate Creative Writing Contest will be honored and invited to share excerpts from their award-winning work, stepping into the spotlight to celebrate their craft.

Whether you’re a poetry lover, a curious listener, or someone who’s never quite “gotten” poetry, this event promises something real: a glimpse into the power of words to connect, uplift, and inspire.

Join in-person at the Miller Library or from wherever you are via Zoom.
All are welcome—and as the flyer says, you are free to be inspired.

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The views expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the Southwest Word Fiesta™ or its steering committee.

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Mimbres Press of Western New Mexico University is a traditional academic press that welcomes agented and unagented submissions in the following genres: literary fiction, creative non-fiction, essays, memoir, poetry, children’s books, historical fiction, and academic books. We are particularly interested in academic work and commercial work with a strong social message, including but not limited to works of history, reportage, biography, anthropology, culture, human rights, and the natural world. We will also consider selective works of national and global significance.