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Library Love: Toledo, Washington

On September 29, 2014 By Elizabeth AustenLeave a comment

Toledo Library — The people of Toledo, Washington wanted a library for their town. So they made it happen — getting the space and books donated, raising money, organizing a volunteer staff. Inspiring!

Terry Martin and I had the honor of giving the very first reading at the new library. She read from her fresh-off-the-press collection THE LIGHT YOU FIND (Blue Begonia Press).

Joh Jones was our host, and is one of the many people behind the library’s creation.

Arianne True

About Arianne

Arianne True (Choctaw, Chickasaw) is a queer poet and teaching artist from Seattle, and has spent most of her work time working with youth.

She’s received fellowships and residencies from Jack Straw, the Hugo House, Artist Trust, and the Seattle Repertory Theater, and is a proud alum of Hedgebrook and of the MFA program at the Institute of American Indian Arts. She lives in Burien with her cat.

Follow her on Instagram at @wapoetlaureate.