Poets share new works

Three Oregon poets will read from their new works at Paulina Springs Books on Thursday, October 24, at 6:30 p.m. Each poet is published by Airlie Press, a nonprofit publisher run by writers, dedicated to cultivating and sustaining poetry and to promoting poets from the Pacific Northwest—and beyond.

Founded in May 2007, Airlie Press consists of six members, all active poets. Each member shares in the editorial and book production responsibilities and serves for a three-year term. Airlie titles have received recognition as finalist for the Oregon Book Award and for the da Vinci Eye Award in Design. Airlie Press is supported by book sales, contributions, and donations of time by all the poet-editors of the press.

Featured poets Daneen Bergland, Irene Cooper, and Valerie Witte will read from their respective works “The Goodbye Kit,” “even my dreams are over the constant state of anxiety,” and “A Rupture in the Interiors.”

Daneen Bergland’s writings have appeared in several journals and books, she has been a recipient of a poetry fellowship from Oregon Literary Arts, and teaches at Portland State University.

Irene Cooper’s writings appear in many publications. She teaches at OSU-Cascades, and is a founder of The Forge writing program.

Valerie Witte is the author of multiple poetry and hybrid books, She currently edits education books in Portland.