Poetry

May 7, 2019 — By Cat Cardenas

The Palestinian-American author is the first Arab to receive the Poetry Foundation award.

May 6, 2019 — By Andy Langer

On this week’s National Podcast of Texas, the Old 97’s frontman discusses his new book of poetry for children, the creative benefits of sobriety, and the song he’s dying to have Willie Nelson sing.

May 5, 2017 — By Dan Solomon

The beloved burger chain will reward fans who celebrate them in verse.

Oct 14, 2015 — By Dan Solomon

”We have come to receive your Honey Butter Chicken sermon,” indeed.

Mar 11, 2013 — By Tom Bartlett

The West Texan editor of Poetry magazine leaves his plum gig for divinity school.

Mar 31, 2010 — By Sarah Collins

Bands inspire Thax Douglas. And, sometimes, he inspires bands.

May 31, 2008 — By Jake Silverstein

A. Van Jordan on writing a poem.

Apr 1, 2004 — By Michael Hall

"I moved to Austin in 1974, and it was this kind of magical place. The whole alternative culture controlled the town."

Sep 30, 2003 — By Megan Giller -- DUPE

Author Gregory Curtis talks about Paris, impressions, and the Venus de Milo.

Aug 31, 1998 — By Pamela Colloff

Poetry in motion.