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On Thurs., MAY 9, 2019 (6 to 8 pm), you'll find Gerda Govine Ituarte's work represented at Casa Familia's Twelfth Annual Dia de la Mujer Art Exhibition Closing, at the Front Gallery, 147 W. San Ysidro Boulevard in San Diego. Ten days later, on Sun., May 19 (4:30 to 5:30 pm), join Gerda at Pasadena LitFest with Pasadena Rose Poets (Gerda Govine Ituarte, founder, Hazel Clayton Harrison, Shahe Mankerian and Toni Mosley), in "The Citizen Poets Sparking Our Civic Imagination" in the Pasadena Playhouse District at El Portal Restaurant, 695 E. Greene Street in Pasadena.

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"Invitation to Read" happens on Sun., May 26 (2 to 4 pm) at Claremont Library, Claremont; and Gerda will give a poetry performance "The Body is a Home" on Sun., June 15 (6 to 8 pm) at the Art Produce Gallery in San Diego at the Art Produce Gallery, 3139 University Avenue. Check out Gerda's News & Events for details.

Be on the lookout for the Pasadena Rose Poets' first anthology with expected publication October 2019 edited by Gerda Govine Ituarte and published by Teresa Mei Chuc, owner of Shabda Press. Stay tuned.

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Gerda Govine's fourth book of poetry, Poetry Within Reach in Unexpected Places, was released in October 2018.

Future Awakes in Mouth of NOW

Published in 2016 by Editions du Cygne/Swan World, Paris, France

Visit our Future Awakes page for more info

You can order this new third collection of poems from our Buy page. Thank you for considering my new work! Gerda

Alterations | Thread Light Through Eye of Storm

"Alterations |Thread Light Through Eye of Storm" (2015) is now available. Visit our Alterations book page for more info.

You can order our books from our Buy Page.

Now is the perfect time to give the gift of poetry to family, friends, colleagues and, yes, to yourself. Read and enjoy.

Oh, Where is My Candle Hat?

More good news...

A second edition of “Oh, Where is My Candle Hat?” is available for $15.00 + California sales tax. The Gift Package Book and CD package includes:

♥ Book signed by both poet and artist
♥ Cover of reprinted original art and page drawings
♥ A copy of the CD with readings in English and Spanish by Gerda and Luis

Mailing is complimentary. Gift package book cover art varies. More details about "Oh, Where is My Candle Hat?"

See where poet Gerda Govine is appearing next ... check NEWS-EVENTS!

Poetry books by Gerda Govine Ituarte can be ordered through our Buy page.

a Tribute

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Wanda Coleman
(1946-2013)

I remember your eyes, voice and words woven into your poetry that you shared with so many. Never afraid, said what you meant, and meant what you said. You expressed your thoughts and ideas even when, at times, you stood alone. Thank you for gracing my life and for the legacy that you leave in our care.

L.A. Times Article about Wanda Coleman

Govern in Poetry

Check out this fascinating article, "Govern in Poetry," a New York Times article by Timothy Egan on the Presidents, language and poetry.

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"ARTIST STORIES" ezine, published by Light Bringer Project, recently featured Pasadena poet Gerda Govine. Angelina Coppola Interviewed Gerda for the "Citizen Poet" article. Excerpt - - Gerda describes reading to an audience .... "It's organic. I use my hands. I use my body, my intonation, my speed ... Each poem I read differently, to keep the words alive." Read the interview.

What's New!

Two poems selected for Santa Cruz Rail Trail, to be stamped in concrete. See NEWS & EVENTS
Keynote Speaker, 2017 Women of Achievement Breakfast, Pasadena
Poems included in several prestigious publications
Hometown-Pasadena.com features Future Awakes in Mouth of NOW

SEE: NEWS & EVENTS for Gerda Govine's current calendar and appearances

GOOD NEWS - 5 STARS & FINALIST

Alterations | Thread Light Through Eye of Storm got a 5-star rating from The Red City Review AND was chosen as a finalist for The Red City Review Book Awards (over 300 entries). See http://redcityreview.com/2015-finalists/

International Readings

Cuba Biennale in Havana as part of Noema's sound performance, Case de la Poesia and Teatro Nacional. Visit Noema Habana

Participated in the XXII Annual International Female Poetry Festive in Cerete-Cordoba, Columbia.

Read two poems in Piccadilly Square in London.

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See where poet Gerda Govine will be appearing soon ... visit NEWS-EVENTS!

Hometown-Pasadena has published numerous articles and poems by Gerda Govine Ituarte.

"Sliver of Light" was published in the San Gabriel Valley Quarterly Calendar .

Two of Gerda Govine Ituarte's poems were accepted to be included in Tia Chucha's Press anthology "Coiled Serpent Poets Arising from the Cultural Quakes & Shifts in Los Angeles." The anthology will be presented at the Associated Writers and Writing Programs (AWP) conference in March 2016 in Los Angeles to more than 12,000 attendees.

Published "A Second Look" and "Water World" in Spectrum I and Spectrum II journal, September and December 2015.

Check out two new reviews of Gerda's new book Alterations | Thread Light Through Eye of Storm.

Participating poet in the Pasadena Rose Poets' poetry readings at Pasadena City Council meetings and other events

Two poems published in the Altadena Poetry Review Anthology

Two poems, "HerStory" and "Sliver of Light," in Indefinite Space, poetry/art journal, Pasadena, CA

One of 113 poets (No. 107-868 Union Avenue Bronx) invited to include her work and be part of artist Shimpei Takeda's exhibit, "Inscription: A Monumental Installation," at The New Americans Museum in San Diego, November 2015 - January 29, 2016.