A sure-to-be memorable reading by the Academy’s Board of Chancellors, an esteemed group of our nation’s leading poets who serve as artistic advisors and ambassadors of poetry in the world at large.

Featuring Forrest Gander, Elizabeth Alexander, Ellen Bass, Marilyn Chin, Kwame Dawes, Linda Gregerson, Joy Harjo, Terrance Hayes, Brenda Hillman, Marie Howe, Khaled Mattawa, Alicia Ostriker, Alberto Ríos, and David St. John.

Copresented by the Academy of American Poets and the NYU Creative Writing Program. Please note that RSVP/registration does not guarantee entry. Seating will be on a first come, first served basis. Doors open 6:30 p.m.