The Palm Springs Public Library Foundation Wednesday announced the addition of a “Poetry Lounge” to the fourth annual Pride on the Page book festival next month at the Cultural Center.
The free festival will be held from 10 a.m through 5 p.m. Nov. 1 at 2300 E. Baristo Road.
“The Poetry Lounge: Poetry Readings from Outstanding LGBTQ+ Poets” will give six poets the opportunity to share their work from noon to 1 p.m. inside the center’s Theatre Two.
Participating poets include:
— Gary Hunter, a poet of more than 20 years.
— Donika Kelly, author of “The Natural Order of Things.”
— Doris Reed, writer, artist and motivational speaker.
— Steven Reigns, a Los Angeles poet and educator.
— Sweet Baby J’ai, an award-winning vocalist, writer and producer.
— Lorenzo Taylor, a novelist, poet, playwright and freelance journalist from Palm Springs.
The festival will feature six panel discussion from LGBTQ+ authors and allies about their books and different topics.
Following the festival, a fundraiser will commence from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. the same day featuring special guest and author Chris Colfer.
All proceeds will benefit the foundation.
More information can be found at prideonthepage.com.