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Generation 305: An Intergenerational Poetry Workshop

by Caridad Moro-Gronlier, Poet Laureate of Miami-Dade County

Join Miami-Dade County Poet Laureate Caridad Moro-Gronlier and poet Mia Leonin for a unique community writing experience that celebrates the power of memory, storytelling, and intergenerational connection. This program is made possible by the generous support of the Academy of American Poets and the Mellon Foundation. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+

In this free workshop, participants will explore the bio poem—a simple but profound poetic form used to honor a person who shaped their life, whether a grandparent, child, mentor, or friend. Using guided prompts, shared reflections, and creative writing tools, each attendee will craft a 10-line poem that preserves legacy, emotion, and voice.

This workshop is part of Generation 305, a civic poetry initiative designed to uplift everyday stories across generations and cultural backgrounds. No prior writing experience needed—just bring a memory and an open heart.

All participants will be invited to share their poems and optionally contribute to the Generation 305 Public Archive, preserving their voice in Miami-Dade’s collective cultural record.

Participant Biographies: 

Caridad Moro-Gronlier is the Poet Laureate of Miami-Dade County. She is the author of Tortillera, winner of the TRP Southern Poetry Breakthrough Prize, and Visionware, as well as the editor of Grabbed: Poets & Writers on Sexual Assault, Empowerment and Healing. She is the Associate Editor for SWWIM Every Day and The Betsy Writer’s Room Poetry-Curator-At-Large. See http://www.caridadmoro.com/#/

Mia Leonin has recently published creative nonfiction and poetry in Indiana Review and The Southern Review. She is the author of four poetry collections: Fable of the Pack-Saddle Child (BkMk Press), Braid, Unraveling the Bed, and Chance Born (Anhinga Press), and a memoir, Havana and Other Missing Fathers (University of Arizona Press). She teaches creative writing at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida.

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