Prom Queens: Celebrating Prom Poems & Stories by Queen Writers officially launches today!
Happy Prom Queens Publication Day!
Prom Queens & More Tour
We’re almost SOLD OUT for the May 8 Prom Queens: Celebrating Prom Poems & Stories by Queens Writers book launch! RSVP here.
Never fear, if we run out of book launch tickets, we have a bunch of other great events coming up, including this Saturday’s Indie Lit Fair, May 2, from 12noon to 6 pm in Washington Square Park South, between Sullivan and Thompson Streets.
Come visit Poets of Queens at Table 12B (with Pink Trees Press). Stop by, say hello to Olena Jennings (12-3) or ME (3-6), and check out Prom Queens and more books from Poets of Queens!
Presented by PEN America and the Community of Literary Magazines and Presses (CLMP), with support from the New York State Council on the Arts.
Celebrate National Poetry Month
Two weeks until the launch of the Prom Queens: Celebrating Prom Poems & Stories by Queens Writers anthology from Poets of Queens Press!
First join us for this free, pre-launch event at the Queens Public Library, Broadway branch this Saturday, 4/25, 2–4 pm, in celebration of National Poetry Month.
Open to writers of all levels. RSVP here.
One Month! Prom Queens Launch
Come celebrate the MAY 8 release of Prom Queens: Celebrating Prom Poems & Stories by Queens Writers from Poets of Queens Press! RSVP here.
Featuring:
– Paired contributor readings
– Prom attire is welcome but not required – wear what brings you joy!
– Light snacks and refreshments
– Fun surprises
Can’t make it? Pre-order your copy here.
Prom Queens: Poetry Workshop
This year marks the 30th anniversary of National Poetry Month!
Come celebrate with this free, generative workshop at the Queens Public Library, Broadway branch on Saturday, 4/25, from 2–4 pm inspired by the launch of the Prom Queens: Celebrating Prom Poems & Stories by Queens Writers anthology from Poets of Queens Press.
Open to writers of all levels. RSVP here.
Two Free Spring Workshops!
Mark your calendars and register for these generative writing workshops that I’m thrilled to design and lead in partnership with Queens Memory and the Queens Public Library.
3/22 Queens & Me: Neighborhood Stories Beyond the Data at Culture Lab LIC
More Info & Register Here
4/25 Prom Queens: Poetry Workshop at Queens Public Library Broadway Branch
More Info & Register Here
Pre-Order Prom Queens
Cover reveal! Check out the amazing artwork by A King McCarty for the forthcoming Prom Queens: Celebrating Prom Poems & Stories by Queens Writers anthology from Poets of Queens Press.
Launching May 8! Pre-order your copy here.
WIP Finalist
Lovely beginning of the year energy boost!
My memoir, After After Prom, is a finalist in Unleash Press’s 2025 Fall/Winter WIP Prize.
Thank you, Unleash Press, and congratulations to all the finalists!
2025 Recap
Happy Holidays! Take a look at an incredible year of No, YOU Tell It!
Shout out to photographers Russ Rowland and Sachyn Mital for capturing so many incredible moments.
See you in 2026 for another year of switched-up fun.
Grateful
Look below to see all YOU helped No, YOU Tell It! accomplish in 2025.
Please keep us in mind this Giving Tuesday by making a one-time tax-deductible donation or setting up a recurring one through our fiscal sponsor, The Field.
Donate here! No donation is too small, and all go directly to compensating our Queens creative artists.
