Sierra Literary Cooperative

01/20/2026

Nevada Chapter of the
Our monthly NPS meeting for January 2026 was a celebratory book release and writing workshop. Thank you to our special guest Crystal visiting from Las Vegas to help finish our 50th anniversary anthology. The book serves as a commemorative representation of the Nevada chapter within the National Federation of State Poetry Societies. We’re all greatly looking forward to the presentation of our work to the public at large. We had an epistolary poem for our monthly challenge, a passing out of the preordered copies of “SAGEBRUSH AND SILVER” and great conversations about goals for the upcoming year. HAPPY 50th ANNIVERSARY NPS!
Thank you to everyone who is actively working to bridge the gaps in our beloved poetry community! Thank you to everyone who tirelessly executes leadership roles to make things more accessible to others! Thank you to all of the poets near and far who accepted the challenge for the month and submitted poems! We all stepped up and accepted the call to write.
📸Photo taken Saturday 1/17/26 by one of the managers of Artech
The Nevada Poetry Society meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 1pm - 3pm at
There are so many wonderful opportunities through this beloved group on both the local and national levels.
Next meeting will be Saturday February 21st, 2026
I’m honored to continue serving as Poet Laureate Emeritus for in collaboration with as the 5th to do so since the creation of the position. My tenure ran from January 2024 through December 2025.
♾️

01/07/2026

10/28/2024

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Join us for an evening of poetry and conversation honoring Día de los Mu***os! 📜✨ Hear powerful original works in English, Spanish, and Spanglish. Q&A to follow. Free entry, please RSVP —light refreshments included! 🍂

📅 November 2 | 6 - 8 p.m.
📍 Sierra Arts Foundation | 17. S. Virginia Street, Reno

RSVP HERE: https://www.nevadahumanities.org/events/celebrating-ancestry-poetry-for-the-day-of-the-dead

08/08/2024

Thankfully I was able to use the gap in my day to visit the NEW BOOKSTORE in town! Ali was gracious and helpful from Thistle & Nightshade ❤️❤️❤️
I reeled in a few used books (final slide) but I’ll definitely be back with my bestie Amanda
I’m honored to serve as Poet Laureate for City of Reno Government in collaboration with Reno Big Arts Little City as the 5th to do so since the creation of the position. My tenure will run from January 2024 through December 2025.

07/08/2024

Come join me for a busy week to beat the heat!














I’m honored to serve as Poet Laureate for in collaboration with as the 5th to do so since the creation of the position. My tenure will run from January 2024 through December 2025.

07/06/2024

Please vote Monday Night Poetry as
BEST OPEN MIC

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06/21/2024

Thank you Community of Writers for making this wonderful event in person AND virtual so that I may attend this evening!
From:
Join us TONIGHT at 7:30 pm PDT
for our annual Benefit Poetry Reading! $25 optional donation with proceeds benefitting our poetry scholarship fund.
Get your ticket at link in bio!
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I’m honored to serve as Poet Laureate for in collaboration with as the 5th to do so since the creation of the position. My tenure will run from January 2024 through December 2025.

06/16/2024

Today, June 15th, It was wonderful to meet with these lovely people at today! Due to prior engagements I unfortunately wasn’t able to meet for the May session of the Nevada Poetry Society. I’m so happy I was able to make it for the entire meeting this month. Thank you to everyone who gave me copies of their Haibun poems which was our challenge for this month. It was much needed to absorbing everyone’s words today who accepted the challenge within this unique form of poetry.
Unfortunately I was so wrapped up in meeting with other poets that I neglected to take a group photo in a timely fashion. By the time I thought of it, several people had already left while we were chatting afterward.
(Not Pictured) Phyllis, Carolyn and Iain
The state chapter has a very rich history as a part of the National Federation of State Poetry Societies. We are all very excited to get involved on a deeper level and bridge some of the gaps within our community.
It was a true pleasure to spend quality time with everyone again and participate in this month’s challenge.
NOTE: The NPS meets from 1-3pm on the 3rd Saturday of the month at but due to our summer hiatus the next meeting will be September 21st, 2024.
I’m honored to serve as Poet Laureate for in collaboration with as the 5th to do so since the creation of the position. My tenure will run from January 2024 through December 2025.

06/11/2024

TOMORROW NIGHT
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The Tahoe Poetry Collective is back with another summer poetry series, “Poetry at the Backyard’’, sponsored by Chickadee Art Collective and the Tahoe Backyard taking place on the second Wednesday of the month from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. at the Tahoe Backyard located at 8428 Trout Ave (behind Bank of the West).

The Tahoe Poetry Collective’s purpose is to foster community based literary expression in the form of poetry, prose and spoken word. Poetry at the Backyard is open to the public.

Call for Poets

This will be a submission-based series with a curated selection process and not an open mic affair. To create an artistic event, a team of curators will select from the submissions. We encourage original work but accept readings of other authors or published writings.

Rules to Submit:

All forms of poetry or prose are accepted, no hate speech*
There is a 10-minute limit (This will allow for 12-15 poets per event). Exceptions may be considered under unique circumstances
By submission, you agree to be present on the date of the event. If you are not selected, you can submit again for the next event.
There are no fees for submission, and all events are free!
If selected you will be notified by the curators at least 1 weeks in advance, and a time slot will be given to you.

Please submit to this email address: [email protected] with the poetry or writing you wish to read along with your name and age.
I’m honored to serve as Poet Laureate for in collaboration with as the 5th to do so since the creation of the position. My tenure will run from January 2024 through December 2025.

06/11/2024

⭐️⭐️⭐️TONIGHT⭐️⭐️⭐️
JAZZ & POETRY LXXV
6/11/24 at
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From: Immerse yourself in an evening where jazz meets poetry, and music intertwines with spoken word. “Citadels & Sanctuaries” by the Mile High Jazz Band, featuring the sensational Jakki Ford, promises a night of soulful melodies and compelling poetry at Gina’s Good Life Music & Lounge, Carson Nugget.
Join us on June 11, 7-9 p.m. Entry is free, and you can find more information through the link in our bio.
I’m honored to serve as Poet Laureate for in collaboration with as the 5th to do so since the creation of the position. My tenure will run from January 2024 through December 2025.