Jailbreak of Sparrows

2018 Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize recipient Martín Espada returns to the Poetry Foundation to read from his latest collection, Jailbreak of Sparrows. Also featuring Chicago poets Carlos Cumpián (Human Cicada) and Faylita Hicks (A Map of My Want) alongside visiting poet Allison Joseph (Dwelling). 

This event is part of the Poetry Foundation’s fall 2025 season, Facing Life.

Additional Information

• All Poetry Foundation events are completely free of charge and open to the public.
• Advanced registration is encouraged.
• The performance space is ADA-compliant and wheelchair-accessible.
• The program will feature CART captioning and ASL interpretation.
• For more information about accessibility at the Poetry Foundation, please visit our Accessibility Guide.