“for duke ellington” Republished in HillRag
Reuben Jackson's ode and elegy to The Duke is republished by Karen Lyon in HillRag
Reuben Jackson's classic poem from his second collection scattered clouds is republished by Karen Lyon of HillRag. Above, listen to audio of the poet performing his poem and follow this link to read it in HillRag.
Also, consider picking up a copy of Reuben's collection, scattered clouds, of which Sami Miranda writes,
“Reading this collection is like going to a concert: the whole orchestra is here and each poem is a solo that fits perfectly into the pocket. The songs played are homage and memory, are jazz and R&B and rock and roll, are commentary and rebellion. Jackson is a conductor who understands how to keep time, every movement of his baton carrying a world in it, taking readers on a journey they will want to replay again and again, so they can feel and dance and sing along.”
Katherine E. Young Wins Prestigious Pushkin House Residency
Congratulations are in order for ASP’s very own Katherine E. Young whose work as a translator continues to wow the world as much as her original poetry. The Pushkin House residency in London is as prestigious as it is competitive, with numerous applicants judged by a panel of legendary Russian translators and writers. During her residency, Katherine E. Young will be working closely alongside Russophone poet Iya Kiva in order to produce an English language translation of her poetry collection, People of the Donbas.
ASP Celebrates AAPI Month With Selections from the Work of Linda Watanabe McFerrin
ASP celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with works by Japanese-American poet and writer, Linda Watanabe McFerrin. The two poems and one essay below are featured in her Legacy Collection, Navigating the Divide.
THE OTHER ONES named “great summer read” by Pittsburgh Magazine
Pittsburgh Magazine includes Dave Housley’s new novel, The Other Ones, among it’s list of must have summer reads for 2022. Whether on the beach, exploring the Alleghanies, or just relaxing in the sun, The Other Ones is a page turner suitable for anyone averting themselves from clammy office life.