Open Books: A Poem Emporium

02/20/2026

Tonight's the night! 2/20, 7pm: Join us for the Book Launch of Transanything, by Ever Jones! Featuring readings by Corinne Manning, Samar Abulhassan, and Shelby Handler! 💖

11/23/2025

Introducing Palestine By Heart: A Poetry Memorization Challenge & Fundraiser for Gaza ❤️

We're asking challenge participants to memorize a poem and commit to raising at least $25 in donations to The Sameer Project. Recitations and donations can be completed any time throughout the month of December 2025!

More information about the challenge, and the official sign-up form, available at our website and in our most recent newsletter.

Please help us share the word!

Thank you for supporting our newest fundraising campaign! Click here to learn more about Palestine by Heart: A Poetry Memorization Challenge & Fundraiser for Gaza. Fill out this form to join as a participant! All funds collected through this page will be sent to The Sameer Project, a donations-b...

07/30/2025

Introducing the Sealey Challenge Poetry Pledge Fundraiser for Gaza!

Are you planning to complete the Sealey Challenge this year, or know someone who is? Join the Sealey Challenge Poetry Pledge Fundraiser! Make a pledge to read a poetry book every day during the month of August and find sponsors to pledge their support for your efforts. All funds collected will be sent to support The Sameer Project's live-saving work in Gaza.

Details & sign-up link here! https://mailchi.mp/openpoetrybooks/announcing-the-sealey-challenge-poetry-pledge-fundraiser?e=887e30b545

07/11/2024

01/15/2023

Next Saturday, January 21 at The Royal Room in Columbia City! 14 Poets + Gabrielle Bates, celebrating the publication of Judas Goat (Tin House), with readings, early copies of the book, and more ✨ Advance tickets are $5: https://open-books-a-poem-emporium.myshopify.com/pages/1-21-judas-goat-pre-release-party-reading-the-royal-room

09/13/2022

Mark your calendars & join us for these fabulous book launch readings & anthology celebrations coming up this month!

🎉 Fri, 9/23 - Sat, 9/24: Open House for 'Uncertain Girls in Uncertain Times: Poetry, Essential Advice, and Practical Know-How for Women Aiming to Set the World on Fire,' edited by Joyce Chen & Donna Bellow! *Get a free copy of the anthology with any poetry book purchase!*

🎉 Tues, 9/27: The Rain is Clearing: A Book Launch Reading for Luther Hughes's 'A Shiver in the Leaves' (BOA Editions)!

🎉 Wed, 9/28 at Hugo House: Book Launch Reading for Paul Hlava Ceballos' 'banana [ ]'!

Details at our website, under Events:

Open Books: A Poem Emporium