Join Miami-Dade County Poet Laureate Caridad Moro-Gronlier and poet Catherine Esposito Prescott 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. Registration required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-8706 or capleybr@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/#/
Catherine Esposito Prescott is the author of Accidental Garden (Gunpowder Press, 2023), winner of the Barry Spacks Poetry Prize, and two chapbooks, The Living Ruin and Maria Sings. Recent poems appear or are forthcoming in Colorado Review, NELLE, Tahoma Literary Review, and elsewhere. Prescott is the co-founder of SWWIM and editor-in-chief of SWWIM Every Day. In addition to her work in poetry, Prescott teaches yoga philosophy and leads yoga and writing retreats. See http://catherineespositoprescott.com


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