My term as Cupertino Poet Laureate ends at the close of February, and it's with both great joy and sadness that I leave the position of Cupertino Poet Laureate. Joy because I've had the privilege of celebrating creativity with hundreds of community members in workshops and open mics, at speaking engagements and public events, and in small gatherings of creative-minded people. Sadness because I will miss these CPL programs and contacts.
Although my time as CPL has ended, my work of igniting the creative fires in the community is just beginning. Beginning in March with a workshop at World Poetry Day Festival and continuing into April with four different offerings in honor of National Poetry Month, I hope to see you all at different programs and events in the months and years to come.
One thing I'm most proud to have accomplished as Cupertino Poet Laureate is the community anthology, Celebrate Creativity. This book is a beautiful collection of voices from Cupertino and Silicon Valley, and it shares over 80 unique experiences through poetry and prose.
It was a true labor of love to produce this book, but it was worthwhile. Please come out on April 23 at 7 PM to the Cupertino Library to hear contributors read selected works and for the dedication of community copies to the library system. I'll be signing copies of the book as will the contributors in attendance, so bring your copy to have it autographed by our local creatives!
I look forward to joining you all in celebrating creativity with our new Cupertino Poet Laureate, Jing Jing Yang. I am excited about what Jing Jing's passion for poetry and the CPL program will bring to our town. Check out the photos below from last night's "Farewell Kaecey, Book Launch, and Welcome Jing Jing Celebration."
Until we meet again, don't be a stranger! Connect with me on Facebook or join my email list to stay up-to-date on my latest programs and creativity offerings. As always, please send me your creative works, thoughts, and questions -- I love engaging with everyone, and that includes you!
With warmth and spirit,
