Poet Reggie Legend appearing at Chicago's Printers Row Lit Fest
Elgin author Reggie Legend will recite poetry from his latest book, STEEL WATERS Volume I: DUPLicate AuthentICITY, at the 2011 Chicago Tribune Printers Row Lit Fest on Saturday, June 4th at 4:30pm. Reggie Legend will appear in a showcase of talented writers from Columbia College of Chicago.
Chicago Tribune Printers Row Lit Fest is considered the largest free outdoor literary event in the Midwest - drawing more than 125,000 booklovers to the two-day showcase. Admission to all events is free and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. All ages are welcome. Printers Row Lit Fest is located on historic Printers Row, on and around the area of Dearborn Street, from Congress to Polk streets in Chicago. For more information about the festival, visit http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/books/printersrowlitfest/
STEEL WATERS Volume I: DUPLicate AuthentICITY is a collection of haiku, poetry and editorials comprised of introspective thoughts regarding culture, religion and politics. Influenced by scripture and Hip Hop, STEEL WATERS takes readers on a journey through one man's struggle with his own duality and his view of the same struggle which exists in the world around him.
STEEL WATERS Volume I: DUPLicate AuthentICITY (ISBN: 978-1-4502-5465-6) is available in soft cover for $13.95 through www.amazon.com or www.iuniverse.com.
About the Author:
Reggie Legend's work has won multiple contests for best poem/haiku on defpoetryjam.com and usatoday.com. His writings have also been featured in forums ranging from allhiphop.com to collegiate-level Composition classes. Married with one child, Legend is currently employed at Columbia College Chicago. For more information, visit www.steelwaterspoetry.com.
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