Join us for the 2025 Tufts Poetry Award Reading & Reception at the Los Angeles Public Library, where we’ll honor Kate Tufts Award Winner Ariana Benson for Black Pastoral and Kingsley Tufts Award Winner Jaswinder Bolina for English as a Second Language.
Featuring readings by:
- Jaswinder Bolina (English as a Second Language)
- Ariana Benson (Black Pastoral)
- Major Jackson
- Ellen Bass
- Tomás Q. Morín
- Divya Victor
- Donika Kelly
This is more than just a reading—it’s a gathering of some of the most influential poets of our time. Their words will challenge, inspire, and resonate with audiences, making this one of the most anticipated literary events of the year.
Free and open to the public.
For more information, visit: cgu.edu/tufts