Sholeh Wolpe Discusses Her Work In Conjunction With 99 Names

Award-winning poet Sholeh Wolpe (Rooftops of Tehran) reads from and discusses her work in conjunction with "99 Names," an exhibit on the culture of Islam, currently at the Cultural Center. Q&A, book sale and signing follow.

WHEN: Thursday, October 6
7:00 p.m.

WHERE: Utah Cultural Celebration Center
1355 West 3100 South
West Valley City, UT 84119

WHO: Everyone is invited to this free poetry reading and book signing. Presented in partnership with the Utah Humanities Council and the Utah Humanities Book Festival.

WHY: Iranian poet Sholeh Wolpe will read her works as part of the official Utah Humanities Book Festival, now in its 14th year. With her presentation Roots and Wings- Transcending boundaries through poetry and music, Sholeh Wolpé will take you on journey that will transmute experience into the magic of the imagined.

Quotes about Sholeh's work:
In a world where cultures and religions are recklessly facing off, Sholeh Wolpé writes careful poems that cast a light on some of what we all hold in common.
-- Billy Collins, U.S. Poet Laureate (2001-2003)

Sholeh Wolpé's poems are political, satirical, and unflinching in the face of war, tyranny and loss. Talismanic and alchemical, they attempt to transmute experience into the magic of the imagined. But they also dare to be tender and funny lyrical moments.
--Chris Abani, author of Graceland and Song for Night

For more information about this event or other exhibits at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center call (801) 965-5100 or visit www.culturalcelebration.org