PALM SPRINGS, CA — The Palm Springs Public Library Foundation is adding a “Poetry Lounge” to the fourth annual Pride on the Page book festival slated for November at the Cultural Center.
The free festival will be held from 10 a.m through 5 p.m. Nov. 1 at 2300 E. Baristo Road.
“The Poetry Lounge: Poetry Readings from Outstanding LGBTQ+ Poets” will give six poets the opportunity to share their work from noon to 1 p.m. inside the center’s Theatre Two.
Participating poets include:
- Gary Hunter, a poet of more than 20 years.
- Donika Kelly, author of “The Natural Order of Things.”
- Doris Reed, writer, artist and motivational speaker.
- Steven Reigns, a Los Angeles poet and educator.
- Sweet Baby J’ai, an award-winning vocalist, writer and producer.
- Lorenzo Taylor, a novelist, poet, playwright and freelance journalist from Palm Springs.
The festival will feature six panel discussions with LGBTQ+ authors and allies discussing their books and various topics.
Following the festival, a fundraiser will commence from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. the same day featuring special guest and author Chris Colfer.
All proceeds will benefit the foundation. More information can be found at www.prideonthepage.com.
