Poets Gather at Montana Festival of the Book

Montana Festival of the Book

By Kerry McMannis, 10-01-06

There was a strong impression of community among the poets that gathered Saturday morning at the Missoula Art Museum during the Montana Festival of the Book. They read, laughed and told stories about their lives and each other.

Montana Poet Laureate Sandra Alcosser emceed the talk, joined by; Tami Haaland, Kim Anderson, Rick Newby, Beth Farris, Arlynn Fishbaugh, Lowell Jaeger, Megan McNamer, Mandy Smoker and Corby Skinner.
The audio is divided into a first and second act. For the first half click here, for the second half click here.

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