The Coastal Dunes California Writers Club will host a presentation by California Poet Laureate Lee Herrick at the Nipomo Community Library on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 10 a.m. to noon.
The event is titled How Music Stays in the Body: On Breath, Memory, and Sound in Poetry, as Herrick will discuss topics related to bridging memory with breath and sound.
Born in Daejeon, Korea, Herrick is the first Asian American to hold the role of California poet laureate. The prolific poet is the author of four poetry compilations: In Praise of Late Wonder, Scar and Flower, This Many Miles from Desire, and Gardening Secrets of the Dead.
Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Herrick to serve as California’s 10th poet laureate in November 2022.
“As a teacher, poet, and father, Lee writes about his identity as a Californian and encourages others to reflect on what the state means to them,” Newsom said in a statement. “Lee’s dedication to highlighting the diverse experiences of Californians, and making them so accessible through his poetry, makes him a perfect candidate for poet laureate.”
For more info on Herrick’s upcoming appearance at the Nipomo Community Library, visit coastaldunescwc.com.
This article appears in Jan 30 – Feb 9, 2025.