Highland Park Poetry welcomes Charlotte Digregorio & Amelia Cotter as our featured poets this month.

Charlotte Digregorio has authored seven books including Ripples of Air: Poems of Healing and Haiku and Senryu: A Simple Guide for All. Libraries, corporations, and hospitals host her poetry/art exhibit. Her blog features global writers: www.charlottedigregorio.wordpress.com. She’s won 65 poetry awards, has received four Pushcart Prize nominations, and translates poetry books from Italian into English.

Amelia Cotter is an author, poet, and storyteller with a special interest in the supernatural, history, and folklore. Amelia lives and writes in Chicago but is originally from Maryland, where she earned a degree in German and History from Hood College. Her poetry collection, apparitions, was recently published by Highland Park Poetry Press. Visit her official website at www.ameliacotter.com, or write to her any time at ameliamcotter@gmail.com.

Open mic immediately follows. Poets may read up to three poems (poem may not exceed one page in length).
Madame ZuZu's welcoming venue offers a great sound system, stage, and dining tables spaced apart for comfort. Enjoy delicious coffee, tea, vegan treats and dining.

There is no cover charge; however, all patrons are expected to purchase an item from the cafe. Please support the businesses that support us.