Celebrating the Art of Poetry: A Reading Session with Michael Cirelli

Join us for an enchanting evening of soul-stirring verses, thoughtful reflections, and insights into the profound impact of poetry on our lives. Let’s celebrate the magic of words and the art of expression with acclaimed poet and educator Michael Cirelli.

About the Speaker:

Michael Cirelli is an award-winning poet, educator and thought leader who has used his platform to inspire and create change. As a writer, Cirelli is the author of four award-winning collections of poetry. His debut collection, Lobster with ODB, was a NY Times bestseller and was featured in the “Debut Poets” issue of Poets & Writers Magazine; and his work has been featured in numerous anthologies including Best American Poetry. Cirelli is also a National Poetry Slam Champion, and he was featured in two hit HBO series, Def Poetry Jam and Brave New Voices. He has performed his work all over the United States, including the Library of Congress, the Poetry Foundation, the Kennedy Center, the Dodge Poetry Festival and many others. As a pedagogue, Cirelli is the author of the nation’s first-ever published hip-hop curriculum, Hip-Hop Poetry & the Classics, as well as other award-winning volumes of curricula.