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Deerfield Public Library Amplifies LGBTQ+ Voices Through Queer Poem-a-Day

The logo for Queer Poem-a-Day at Deerfield Public Library

Deerfield Public Library Amplifies LGBTQ+ Voices Through Queer Poem-a-Day

If you’re looking for a way to celebrate Pride Month, Deerfield Public Library has a virtual option. Every day in June, the library is putting on a virtual literary Pride Parade of poets.

Reset brings on the co-directors of Queer Poem-a-Day to learn more about the special podcast series and their hopes for what the project will achieve beyond Pride Month.

GUESTS: Dylan Zavagno, co-director of Queer Poem-a-Day; adult services coordinator at Deerfield Public Library; host of the Deerfield Public Library Podcast

Lisa Hiton, poet, teacher and founder and co-director of Queer Poem-a-Day

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