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In the Media: Lynne Thompson to Headline National Poetry Month Reading, Topanga New Times Reports
Lynne Thompson ’72, poet laureate of Los Angeles, will headline the Loose Lips Poetry Series reading in honor of National Poetry Month.
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In the Media: Lynne Thompson ’72 Among Poets Who Make LA a “Great Poetry Town,” Per Los Angeles Times
Lynne Thompson ’72, poet laureate of Los Angeles, is one of the writers who makes LA a “great poetry town.”
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In the Media: Lynne Thompson ’72 Discusses Her Poet Laureate Role with Interlitq
Lynne Thompson ’72, chair of the Board of Trustees, discussed her role and planned legacy as Los Angeles’ newest poet laureate with Interlitq.
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Scripps鈥� Literary Atmosphere Inspires Alum Authors
After years surrounded by such a wealth of literary influences, it鈥檚 no surprise that many 61传媒alums have become authors in their own right鈥攐ne look at the College鈥檚 Manu61传媒list highlights the publishing power of the 61传媒community.
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Lynne Thompson ’72 to Read at Beyond Baroque Reopening Benefit
Lynne Thompson ’72, chair of the Board of Trustees and poet laureate of Los Angeles, will read at a virtual event celebrating the re-opening of Beyond Baroque, a literary educational space in Los Angeles.
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In the Media: Lynne Thompson ’72 Discusses National Poetry Month, Reads Her Poetry on Spectrum 1
Lynne Thompson ’72, poet laureate of Los Angeles and chair of the 61传媒Board of Trustees, discussed National Poetry Month with Spectrum 1, reciting her poem “Red Jasper” outside the Central Library.
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Lynne Thompson ’72 Launches Poetry Podcast for Los Angeles Public Library
Lynne Thompson ’72, chair of the Board of Trustees, launched a poetry podcast for the Los Angeles Public Library. Titled Poems on Air, the weekly podcast features Thompson reading her favorite poems.
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In the Media: Lynne Thompson ’72 Named Poet Laureate of Los Angeles, CBS Los Angeles, Los Angeles Times Report
Board of Trustees Chair Lynne Thompson ’72 has been named as the 2021 Los Angeles Poet Laureate, CBS Los Angeles reported. In his announcement, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti described Thompson as an “acclaimed writer, an outspoken force who uses words to tell stories and unite communities and open us up to perspectives.”
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