The 27th Annual Festival
March 24-26, 2021
A three-day celebration of some of the finest contemporary poets, with readings, a panel discussion, and the Virginia Beall Ball Lecture on Contemporary Poetry.
Featuring
Forrest Gander, Layli Long Soldier, Evie Shockley, Meghan O’Rourke, and a Poetry Panel
How to Participate
All events are online, free, and open to the public. For Baylor students, the evening events qualify for Creative Arts Experience credit. Please use the following link for all events:
https://baylor.zoom.us/j/81326976273?pwd=MUlYWTNRYWRvNzRTNFc1UmlnajhoQT09Schedule
Wednesday, March 24
3:30 p.m. Student Literary Award Ceremony
7:00 p.m. Poetry Reading by Layli Long Soldier
Thursday, March 25
3:30 p.m. Virginia Beall Ball Lecture in Contemporary Poetry by Meghan O'Rourke
7:00 p.m. Poetry Reading by Evie Shockley
Friday, March 26
2:30 p.m. Panel Discussion with all participants
7:00 p.m. Poetry Reading by Forrest Gander
Fall 2020 Visiting Poet
Lisa Russ Spaar served as the Beall Poetry Festival Visiting Poet, participating in a Q&A on November 18 and reading her poetry on November 19. She will return for her third and final year as visiting poet during the fall 2021 semester.
About the Event
Baylor University's 27th annual Beall Poetry Festival is supported by the John A. and DeLouise McClelland Beall Endowed Fund, established in 1994 by Mrs. Virginia B. Ball of Muncie, Ind., to honor her parents and to encourage the writing and appreciation of poetry.
Contact Us
Baylor University Department of English
One Bear Place #97404
Waco, TX 76798-7404
Phone: (254) 710-1768
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