A Howling – full-length poetry collection by Susan Blair. Poems about prey and predator, – some odd, some tragic, some humorous – and how they relate metaphorically to loss and grieving. Press53.com. Also available from Susan Blair, $18.00 (contact us).
The Shape that Shelter Takes – full-length poetry collection about horses and her early ranching life by Judith Kleck, who died of ALS in 2012. Toward the end of her life, she wrote about her disease by typing via eyeblinks. Her husband, poet and professor Joseph Powell, collected them into this book to be published by Finishing Line Press. Pre-order price is $20.99. Go to finishingline.com and look under “Authors.”
This Tender Geography (Flower Song Press, 2024) by Cindy Williams-Gutierrez, her third collection of poetry. These poems explore the tender terrains of family, mortality and forgiveness. Available from Powell’s Books in Portland, OR (powells.com) and amazon.com.
Yakima Coffeehouse Poets –A meeting place for Yakima regional writers. Regular open mic sessions. Annual contest. Readings and other educational events.
The Shrub-Steppe Poetry Journal, exclusive publication of poetry by the poets of Central Washington. Spring 2020-2025 editions available for $12 per copy. Contact us.
Perri the Poetry Fairy’s Activity Books for Kids. Five separate books, each $8. Toadstool, Magic Spell, Wings, Magic Wand and Tiara Collections. Each contains original, kid-friendly poems, original drawings to be colored in and discussion questions at the back. Proceeds from all sales donated to pancreatic cancer research in memory of the illustrator.
Visit perrithepoetryfairy.com to order.