Bao Phi reads from his sophomore book of poetry, Thousand Star Hotel (Coffee House Press). Be one of the first to experience this “vivid inward look at an Asian American experience that never flinches from the hard realizations of humanity” (Tyehimba Jess, Author of Olio).
Reading will be followed by book signing and light refreshments. Suggested donation of $15 at the door. To purchase a book on-site, for $15.00, please select "Reserve my spot and book" when you register. Payment in cash, check and credit card will be accepted. Proceeds raised will support art programs.
About the Author: Bao Phi is a multiple-time Minnesota Grand Slam poetry champ and National Poetry Slam finalist who has been on HBO’s Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry and whose work was included in the Best American Poetry anthology of 2006. He is the author of Sông I Sing and is currently the program director of the Loft Literary Center.
Directions: The Pao Arts Center is located in the One Greenway building, 99 Kneeland Street. For GPS driving directions, use 66 Hudson Street, Boston, MA 02111. From Hudson Street, walk up the stairs and across the deck to the 99 Albany Street entrance. The public parking garage entrance is on Hudson Street. The Pao Arts Center is accessible by the MBTA green, red, and orange lines.
Contact: Cynthia Woo | 617-635-5129 x1028
