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A Poetry Reading 500 Miles In The Making

James Aaron Snow is a Southern revisionist poet, crafting words into weapons for over three decades. He writes from the framework of a Social Work education (MSW) and wellspring of experience in the nonprofit sector. His goal is to stir the indifferent, agitate the bigoted, and be a light in this dark world. He is currently seeking a publication home for his first collection, “pig’s blood and blackberries.”

A personal poetic journey narrating a journey starting in the Deep South and eventually calling the Shenandoah Valley home. FIRST poetry reading in Winchester. Includes discussion time.

Poster Design: @valerie.illo

Be sure to arrive early and walk around the library!

Please take advantage of the free street parking.

Affiliations

Shenandoah Art Council

*Board of Directors

Poetry Society of Virginia

*Member

NAACP (Winchester Chapter)

*Member

Experience

Poet-in-Residence/Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System [2022]

-Coordination of poetry-centric events including a monthly writers gathering and community open mic.

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Performing poet for the Troubadour Stage at the Arts in the Hearts Festival  [2015-2019]

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Coordinator and emcee for Pop Up Poetry events (downtown Augusta)

-Locations included the sidewalk during First Friday and inside a barbershop on a Saturday afternoon. The latter included the participation of the current Poet Laureate of Alabama, Ashley M. Jones.

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Creative Advisor for the Westobou Gallery [June 2017, March 2020]

-Development, coordination,  and moderation of artistic discussions on topics such as women’s history and Black-Afro American history.

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Community Liaison for Poetry Matters Project [2017]

-Development and coordination of monthly community events.

Topics: racism in America, Parents of color, police brutality, racism for the younger generation.

 Location: The Book Tavern

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