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Barbara Fant and P. Blackk hold space for grief, joy on ‘My Gangsta, My Garden, My God’

The poet and the musician, both Columbus expats, teamed for a new, just-released EP that pairs Fant’s spoken-word verses with a gritty, soulful musical backdrop courtesy Blackk.

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Brittany Rogers sharpens her pen, steps out with ‘Good Dress’

The Detroit native, who recently released her debut poetry collection, will appear in conversation with Hanif Abdurraqib at Urban Arts Space on Friday, Dec. 6.

Darren Demaree holds tight to empathy in ‘So Much More’

The latest collection from the Columbus poet, which he’ll celebrate with a reading at Two Dollar Radio Headquarters tonight (Thursday, Nov. 14), explores bleak themes but ultimately sides with hope.

Scott Woods can still find the light in ‘Black Night Is Falling’

The poet, author and occasional Matter News contributor explores heavy topics in his latest collection, but even the darkest turns are infused with glimpses of joy.

Caitlin McGurk helps bring cartoonist Barbara Shermund back to life

In the deeply researched, beautifully written ‘Tell Me a Story Where the Bad Girl Wins: The Life and Art of Barbara Shermund,’ Billy Ireland’s curator of comics and cartoon art shines more light on a once-forgotten artist.

Comics artist and writer Ken Eppstein takes one more look back

Standing on the precipice of what he described as a new era for Nix Comics, Eppstein recently revisited work he created alongside a host of collaborators over the last dozen-plus years for a trio of paperback collections.

Bill Ayers keeps his eyes open to the beauty, chaos, and cruelty in the world

The militant activist and co-founder of the Weather Underground will appear in conversation at Two Dollar Radio Headquarters on Wednesday, Oct. 16.

Rose Zinnia stays soft with ‘Togethering’

The Cleveland poet will celebrate the release of their new book at the Glen Echo bird tunnel today (Friday, Oct. 4), joined by writers Mandy Shunnarah and Sappho Stanley, along with musicians Zac Little of Saintseneca and Superviolet’s Steve Ciolek.

Banned books find welcome shelf space at the Nook

Located at the rear of Third Way Coffee House, the free outdoor reading area dreamed up by artist Luka Weinberger opens with a kickoff celebration starting at noon on Saturday, Sept. 28.

Jerry Craft creates the literary world he wishes he could have experienced

The award-winning cartoonist and illustrator behind ‘New Kid’ will appear as part of Cartoon Crossroads Columbus, which takes place Thursday-Sunday, Sept. 26-29.