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Featured Books
Sept 15, 2022
An afro-latinx anthology edited by Jeffrey Banks and Maritza Rivera.
March 31, 2022
An anthology of poetry first published in the literary magazine Bourgeon.
Feb 14, 2022
A first book by spoken word artist REIL.
October 15, 2021
A first book by 2021 DC Poet Project winner Jenn Koiter.
July, 1, 2021
An anthology of poetry and artwork exploring connections to the Anacostia river.
April 1, 2021
The catalogue for the Jewish Authenticity and Identity exhibition.
Recent publishing news
Announcing the 2023 D.C. Poet Project Winner
At a culminating reading event at the Anacostia Public Library on May 7, Brandon Douglas [...]
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Day Eight’s 2023 Arts Journalism Institute
Spend a week studying with leading arts journalists at Day Eight’s third annual Arts Journalism [...]
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Poetry and Birding April 16 with American Bird Conservancy in Rock Creek Park
Day Eight and the American Bird Conservancy (ABC) invite DC residents to attend a free [...]
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Silent Tenants / Inquilinos Mudos by Alberto Roblest with translations by Maritza Rivera forthcoming from Day Eight
Day Eight is proud to announce forthcoming release of the poetry book Silent Tenants / [...]
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The Breaking the Blank Book Tour
Day Eight is excited to share several opportunities to experience Rebecca Bishophall and Dwayne Lawson-Brown, [...]
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Diaspora Cafe DC Retiro de Poesia – Poetry Retreat – April 15 2023
Gratuita para todos y honorarios de $250 disponibles para que participen los poetas afro o [...]
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Mark Your Calendars: The 2023 DC Poet Project Begins in January
Day Eight’s 2023 DC Poet Project—a poetry series and open mic competition with the ultimate [...]
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Book Tour Dates for Diaspora Café: D.C. an AfroLatinX Anthology
Day Eight is pleased announce several opportunities for the public to hear live readings from [...]
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