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a program launched in May 2004 by Shoshauna Shy in Madison,
Wisconsin with the mission of bringing poetry out of the
libraries, bookstores and classrooms into the public arena. The calls for submissions are
always worldwide and conducted via cyber word-of-mouth. |
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Since this program began, the work of nearly 90 poets from the U.S.,
Canada, England, Wales, Spain, Australia, and China have appeared
on over 2500 java jackets, 1000 bookmarks, nearly 2,000 postcards
and in hand-sized books.
Some of these poems related to biking, walking and an appreciation
for nature and were distributed by two different companies, Community
Car and Budget Bicycle. Other poems selected for the subsequent
Postage Due project, touching on modes of written communication,
were made available at Fair Trade and Michelangelo's coffeehouses,
as well as Avol's and A Room of One's Own bookstores in downtown
Madison, Wisconsin. |
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CURRENTLY IN
WORLDWIDE CIRCULATION
Poems selected for the 2007 theme titled No
Direct Route Home involved surprising detours intended to leave the reader stranded, (which wasn't necessarily an unpleasant
experience). Each poem was paired with the abstract art of Midwestern artist, Sarah Spencer, and produced on quality cardstock
postcards. The contributors received complimentary copies for personal distribution. In addition, postcards are now available
free of charge at the Milward Farrell Fine Arts Gallery, Ma Cha Teahouse & Gallery, Absolutely Art Gallery, Avol's Bookstore and Zu Zu Cafe & Market in Madison,
Wisconsin. They are also part of the National Poetry Month displays at the Madison Central Library and the Ashman, Monroe
and Southside branches. More venues will be added in April.
Woodrow
Hall Editions
Poetry Jumps Off the Shelf
Program
PO Box 260026
Madison, WI 53726
shoshaunashy@yahoo.com |
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