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Podcast: City Cast Chicago
Episode: Why Chicago is the Poetry Capital of America
Description: One of Chicago’s most slept-on contributions is poetry. From groundbreaking publications and institutions to acclaimed poets, Chicago is arguably the poetry capital of America. And yet there’s never been a Chicago poet laureate…until now. The city selected avery r. young as Chicago’s first-ever poet laureate this spring. Young was raised in the Austin neighborhood and has built a career as a writer, educator, activist, and visual artist. Host Jacoby Cochran sat down with the new poet laureate to learn about Chicago’s poetry scene. Plus, we get some tips for crafting our own poems! <...