Poetry

The more than 60 poems in Na’Tosha De'Von’s collection “Quiet as It’s Kept” give us an insight into her and allow us to feel seen, as De'Von’s poetry can be personal and universal. This week, she came to the Anthony and Susan Hui News Studio to talk with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams about the collection.

On today's show, we get a sense that Na’Tosha Da’Von’s poetry is for all of us. Also, the city of Fort Smith continues to consider a pricey future. Plus, the Arkansas Tiny Desk concert event approaches— with bands from all over the state.

Geoff Brock is making sure our bookshelves stay full. This year, three books with his name have been published— two are translations, and the third is his latest collection of poetry. Geoff’s own words are contained in his new collection of poetry, "After." Last week, Geoff was in the Anthony and Susan Hui News Studio to talk about each of the books.

On today's show, nature-based solutions Fayetteville officials designed to help mitigate climate change. Also, the unpredictable pace of finishing a poem. Plus, the week’s news and a big red ball coming to northwest Arkansas.

Writer Rawand Mustafa's collection of poetry, "Umbilical Discord," connects testimonies of war, loss and displacement from the 1948 Nakba with personal stories and contemporary perceptions of Palestinian identity. Mustafa is the winner of the 2024 Etel Adnan Poetry Prize from the University of Arkansas Press.

On today's show, we go up to the roof to lay some roots in Fort Smith. Also, a job fair for UAMS in Fayetteville is focusing on the folks without the stethoscopes. Plus, an award-winning poet discusses her latest work, "Umbilical Discord."

Caroline Earleywine’s poetry examines teaching, love, friendship, coming out and how all of those topics intertwine with each other in her collection of poems called "I Now Pronounce You."

Marriah Berquist's most recent poetry was written in response to the war in Gaza. On Sunday evening, the poet will organize a reading event at Pearl’s Books in Fayetteville. Berquist visited with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams in the Anthony and Susan Hui News Studio about her poetry and the unlikely friendship it cultivated.

On today's show, we head out to the Farm to learn more about the research at the University of Arkansas away from Old Main. Also, a friendship of two poets— one in Fayetteville, one in Gaza. Plus, the similarities between creating software and music.

The KUAF Listening Lab continues to collect the voices of where we live. Recently, Sophia Ordaz visited the station to discuss Craig Santos' poem, "The Age of Plastic."