Day Eight invites you to join us in celebrating publication of Malachi Byrd’s new book of poetry, Before We Gone, at a book launch reading Saturday, October 11, 2-3:30pm, at the Shepherd Park Library. The book launch reading for Before We Gone is co-hosted by Tony Keith, Christopher Jon Heuer, Nico Penaranda, Brandon Douglas and the […]
Category Archives: Updates and News
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Aug
Aug
Day Eight is pleased to announce that poet Monica Perez-Nelson has been awarded the 2025 Luce Prize. The Luce Prize recognizes an exceptional poet in their first four years of professional publication and is selected by an editor of Day Eight’s literary magazine, the Mid-Atlantic Review. Reflecting on her award, Perez-Nelson wrote, “I am blown […]
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Jun
On Sunday, May 4, 2025, attendees of the 2025 DC Poet Project culminating reading at the Anacostia neighborhood library selected Malachi Byrd the 2025 winner. Byrd performed alongside finalists Addy Lugo and Micki Topham to a large and appreciative audience. The image above shows the winner with family, friends, and fans after the event. 2025 […]