Hello bluesky, I am teaching a poetry workshop starting next week! One on tuesdays sept 30 & oct 7 from 7pm-9pm est via zoom & one on thursdays oct 2 & 9 from 6-8pst. Cost is $100 for two sessions. Sign up by emailing nolovewithoutteeth @ gmail dot com

📚 Poetry collections to read for Latine Heritage Month

From @joseolivarez.bsky.social's book, Promises of Gold: bookshop.org/a/862/9781250878496 #poem #books #writing

Follow @joseolivarez.bsky.social‬ to discover more of his work. Read more at joseolivarez.com. You can also purchase his latest book, Promises of Gold, published by Henry Holt and Co.

Today’s poem is selected by José Olivarez (@joseolivarez.bsky.social‬) as part of the 20th anniversary of Read A Little Poetry. “Telephone Booth (number 905 1/2)” appeared in Pedro Pietri: Selected Poetry by Pedro Pietri, published by City Lights Books 2015. Shared here with deep gratitude.

wrote a list of Chicago books you should read, including @tvayyyy.bsky.social @eveewing.bsky.social @joseolivarez.bsky.social @taylorbyas.bsky.social and MORE www.lazyandentitled.org?p=162657540

I’m catching up on smackdown from Dublin, Ireland and man… Wanker is such a great insult. Shout out the Irish

It’s National Poets Day! Use our Poetry Resource Center to access a list of recommended poetry titles featuring books by @joseolivarez.bsky.social, Scott Hoying, Bee Johnson, and more! bit.ly/3mlyOiU #edusky #poetsday

Saw Weapons last night. It was awesome

This week's episode takes place, places place, and plants poetry in your [placeholder]. Poets mentioned include @tracibrimhall.bsky.social @joseolivarez.bsky.social & @adrianmatejka.bsky.social among others! Listen wherever you get your poetry podcasts, or online at breakingformpod.buzzsprout.com

Going to the clipse show tonight. I am excited

Need punk to win tonight

We’re reading 31 books of poetry this month! Read along with Haymarket Poetry director Maya Marshall’s #SealeyChallenge! 📚

We are discussing this poem in the summer course I am teaching; it has been generative in such a good way with my students. #poetry

Hello Bluesky friends! Stopping by to share that I’ll be teaching a generative poetry workshop called NO LOVE WITHOUT TEETH. Cost is $100 for two sessions. Email nolovewithoutteeth at gmail dot com to register

Too soon to quote The Iron Sheik right?

It gives me chills when Roman reigns comes back from 6 months of not showing up to work. The lesson is: show up to work less, you’ll be appreciated more

So tired

Finish my therapy appointment and immediately get a call from… scam likely

"I was born mid-migration. I’ve made my home in that motion." Oh my this poem by @joseolivarez.bsky.social has captured me before + once again is doing so—and I cannot wait to begin this third week of #PoemADayJuly with it: "Ars Poetica" - José Olivarez @heymrsbond.com @thevogelman.bsky.social

Do I know people in Austin, Texas?

When @marcusluther.bsky.social shared his idea with @thevogelman.bsky.social and me about #PoemADayJuly, this poem + tomorrow’s immediately came to mind. What I immediately notice is the omnipresence of death: it’s always waiting, and although gracious, is never far. That hit home this week. +

Hello Bluesky! I am currently booking events for fall 2025. You can reach out to me here: joseolivarez.com/contact-1 I’d love to visit Colorado, California, Arizona, Chicago, and anywhere else, really

Ran five miles today. Furthest I’ve run in my running journey

@fearthebrown.bsky.social I’m a bulls fan, so I searched for Essengue takes on here (I’m pleased) & I saw you had Yang like 14. Are you gonna take a victory lap?

In the words of Nelson Mandela: it always seems impossible until it’s done. My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it. I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.

Completed a goal of mine by doing a craft talk that was also about wrestling

Check it out: the pre-order link for Lingering Inland: A Literary Tour of the Midwest! This book collects dozens of #LiteraryLandscapes essays, and pre-orders will ship in November—perfect for Christmas! www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...

Mahmoud Khalil is finally home with his beautiful wife and newborn son. Each one of the 104 days he spent detained was a grave injustice. From the moment of his detention, @ccrjustice.org + @aclu.org engaged my office as we worked closely to help secure his release. They did remarkable work here.

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I’ve been reading “You Sound Like A White Girl” by Julissa Arce and she included a portion of this poem, “Mexican American Disambiguation” by Jose Olivarez and probably the best piece on identity I have ever read.

Abolishing ICE is the centrist position here. It’s an illegal, extrajudicial force with no jurisdiction to stop or detain anyone. You’re just asking for the Gestapo to have clear labels. Fuck liberals dude, my god

Some news: youtu.be/MZ-1GE9kW0Y?... I love you, Chicago

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Loved reading this by José Olivarez so much that my friends & I got inspired & resurrected our poetry-reading practice here: open.substack.com/pub/thissmal...

@joseolivarez.bsky.social picked this up at local bookstore in Crested Butte. You can be the Mexican reader who reads this in the barrio. Or you can be the Mexican reader that reads this in the mountain town. 😀

From @joseolivarez.bsky.social's book, Promises of Gold: bit.ly/promisesofgold #poem #books #writing

My brunch companion. @joseolivarez.bsky.social ‘s Promises of Gold is like sitting with an older brother who will guide you through complex emotions and let you hang with his crew once in a while. The poets that I respect respect me enough to treat me, the reader like kin. 📚

unironically: the realization that being a "fake man" was an option in my early twenties was among the most personally rewarding decisions I've ever made. highly recommend

Friday Links is UP! Featuring @thelincoln.bsky.social @joseolivarez.bsky.social @gabino.bsky.social @maris.bsky.social @jasonkoebler.bsky.social @albertburneko.bsky.social @dianamoskovitz.bsky.social @kathyfish.bsky.social and MORE! Let's read a fairy tale! www.lazyandentitled.org?p=162657325

Thrilled to welcome poet José Olivarez to the Storytellers Conference! Learn from the National Book Award longlisted author of "Promises of Gold" in his masterclass & breakout🔥

I’ve gotten a lot of great feedback on this post, so I’m sharing it again: How to Read Poetry like a Poet: open.substack.com/pub/joseoliv...

Groundbreaking poet Alice Notley, winner of the Poetry Society‘s 2018 Shelley Memorial Award, has passed away. Rest in Poetry.

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75 YEARS OLD TODAY 🎂 Happy 75th Birthday to Stevie Wonder

Congrats to @elpochcast.pocho.online on winning the nba draft lottery last night !!!

Wrote something new. open.substack.com/pub/joseoliv...

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