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”
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State of poetry in the county
An article by Aileen Cassinetto, originally published in The San Mateo Daily Journal, March 7, 2022
World Poetry Day
Why World Poetry Day? Each year on 21 March, we celebrate World Poetry Day. “One of humanity’s most treasured forms of cultural and linguistic expression and identity, poetry speaks to our common humanity and our shared values, transforming the simplest of poems into a powerful catalyst for dialogue and peace. First adopted by UNESCO duringContinue reading “World Poetry Day”
Warren Slocum
“Part of the goal is to, in our county, elevate poetry and get people excited about everyday moments.” Warren Slocum, County of San Mateo Supervisor District 4 Former San Mateo County Supervisor Warren Slocum was elected to the Board in November 2012 and represented the Fourth District which includes East Palo Alto, a portion ofContinue reading “Warren Slocum”
Carole Groom
“There is something in the human spirit that yearns to be a part of a greater effort, to move a community forward.” Carole Groom, County of San Mateo Supervisor District 2 Former Supervisor Carole Groom was elected to the Board of Supervisors in June 2010, served as President of the Board in 2011, 2015, andContinue reading “Carole Groom”
Speak Poetry in San Mateo County 