Poetry Reading by Richard Blanco

As part of the series of free Schoodic Arts Festival performances, Richard Blanco will give a poetry reading Aug. 5 at 6 p.m. on the Dorcas Library lawn.

Inaugural poet for President Barack Obama, Richard Blanco stands as the first Latino, immigrant and gay person to serve in such a role. Since 2016, he has served on the Obam Foundation’s storytelling committee. A committed proponent of the civis role that poetry can fullfill in the public realm, Blanco’s work addresses sociopolitical matters that affect us collectively.

“Blanco’s contributions to the fields of poetry and the arts have already paved the path forward for future generations of writers. Richard’s writing will be wonderfully fitting for an Inaugural that will celebrate the strength of the American people and our nation’s great diversity.” —President Barack Obama

After the reading, there will be time for questions and a book signing. Copies of Mr. Blanco’s book “How to Love a Country” will be available for purchase.

For more information, visit www.schoodicartsforall.org.