Paola Capó-García: Poet Laureate on Humor Intimacy and Voice in Poetry

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Jan 7, 202600:25:09Science & Medicine

Poetry becomes more approachable when it reflects everyday language, humor, and lived experience. San Diego Poet Laureate Paola Capó-García explores how graduate study, mentorship, and workshops shape her writing and sen...

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