Brian Komei Dempster‘s is an award-winning poet, editor, and teacher. His volumes of poetry, Seize (Four Way Books, 2020) and Topaz (Four Way Books, 2013), have received several honors, including the Julie Suk Award, an NCPA Gold Award in Poetry, and a Human Relations Indie Book Silver Winner award. He is the editor of From Our Side of the Fence:Continue reading “Brian Komei Dempster”
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Rod Clark
Appointed by the Council of the City of Pacifica in 2003, Rod Clark served as Pacifica Poet Laureate until his death in 2013 at age 93. He was involved in many aspects of the Pacifica community, serving on the Laguna Salada Union School Board and the Cultural Art Commission. As a lover of art andContinue reading “Rod Clark”
National Poetry Month Campaign
San Mateo County & Cities proclaim National Poetry Month At the request of San Mateo County Poet Laureate Aileen Cassinetto, the County of San Mateo and several cities in San Mateo County will be issuing official proclamations in support of National Poetry Month on the following dates: April 2022 County of San Mateo, April 5Continue reading “National Poetry Month Campaign”
Julianne Cheng
“Hi, my name is Julianne. I like writing poetry because there’s always a sense of fun in it, and I like writing silly ones that make my family laugh. I also like writing meaningful ones that really mean a lot in the world. What inspired this poem was a story about an immigrant that getsContinue reading “Julianne Cheng”
Izzy de Souza
Izzy de Souza is in the 11th grade. She has been writing poetry for over 10 years. She enjoys the creative process and imagination needed to write poetry. Poetry provides a feeling of freedom and expression for Izzy. Outside of academics, she is a sprinter for her Varsity Track team and is a producer ofContinue reading “Izzy de Souza”
Iris Li
“My name is Iris Li and am a high school junior. I have been writing as a hobby since elementary school. I enjoy using my pieces to express my opinions on social issues. After participating in the Daly City Youth Poet Laureate for two years now, I look forward to taking part in writing forContinue reading “Iris Li”
Juleen Mallari
Juleen Mallari is in 8th grade, currently attending Fernando Rivera Intermediate School. She enjoys writing poetry because it’s a vessel to pour out her thoughts and emotions through beautifully sculpted words and rhymes. Like many forms of art, Juleen enjoys how poetry can connect and impact others. On top of writing poetry, she also lovesContinue reading “Juleen Mallari”
State of poetry in the county
An article by Aileen Cassinetto, originally published in The San Mateo Daily Journal, March 7, 2022
Nia McAllister
Nia McAllister is a Bay Area born poet, writer, and environmental justice advocate working at the intersection of art, activism, and public engagement. As Public Programs Manager at the Museum of the African Diaspora, Nia creates participatory spaces for creative expression and literary dialogue. Nia’s writing has been featured on Poets of Color podcast andContinue reading “Nia McAllister”
Tony Robles
Tony Robles, “The People’s Poet,” is a San Francisco native and the nephew of Filipino-American poet, historian and social justice activist Al Robles. He was a shortlist nominee for poet laureate of San Francisco in 2017 and the recipient of the San Francisco Arts Commission individual literary artist grant in 2018. His two books ofContinue reading “Tony Robles”
Speak Poetry in San Mateo County 