[Yale-readings] Jordan Bishop Poetry Reading at The Yale Bookstore

[nancy.kuhl at yale.edu]

Contact:         Richard G. Carlson, Events Coordinator, The Yale Bookstore 
(203) 777-8440 (Ext. 165)

Jordan Bishop Reads His Poetry

At The Yale Bookstore on June 28

What: Jordan Bishop reading his poetry, including selections from Sleeping In On
School Days, followed by Open Mic Poetry Readings

                   When: Thursday, June 28, 2007 at 6:00 pm

                   Where: The Yale Bookstore, 77 Broadway, New Haven, CT


About Poetry Night: Each month The Yale Bookstore hosts a Thursday Poetry
Night.. One or more featured poets read from their work after which there is an
Open Mic during which audience members may read original poetry or favorite
poems by others. Poetry Nights will start at 6:00 p.m. and close no later than
8:30 p.m.

About The Poet: Jordan Bishop lives in East Haven. His collection entitled
Sleeping in on School Days is a journey in poetry through the realities faced
by a young man of this generation. Adult and teen issues are brought to light
with the harsh language of reality, but presented as they are experienced-in a
state of awe. At times melancholy and nostalgic, other times harsh, cynical,
and all-too-real, Sleeping in on School Days shows the range of experiences
that are now common for the average teenager. All the faults that reveal our
humanity, or lack thereof--child and domestic abuse, poverty, mental illness,
teen pregnancy, drug abuse and recovery--are shown here. Sleeping in on School
Days is sure to leave the reader shocked and reluctant to turn the other cheek.


About the Yale Bookstore:

The Yale Bookstore, a Barnes and Noble College Bookstore is located at 77
Broadway at York Square, New Haven, CT, 06511, (203) 777-8440,
www.yalebookstore.com. All events are free and open to the public. The
bookstore offers a wide selection of bestsellers, titles by Yale and local
authors, Yale course books and emblematic merchandise, dorm supplies, gifts,
stationery and Clinique products. The Yale Bookstore Cafe proudly brews
Starbucks Coffee.

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