Capturing Transformation & Voice in Poetry | Rickey Laurentiis + Bernardo Wade Moderated by: Karisma Price 

Rickey Laurentiis (Death of the First Idea) and Bernardo Wade (A Love Tap) explore how poetry can transform, heal and give voice to the complexities of identity, community and self. Moderated by Karisma Price, this session dives into craft, inspiration and the power of verse to confront, celebrate and reshape the world around us. The New Orleans Book Festival brings the world’s leading authors to Tulane University for a multi-day celebration of their works. The Festival features both fiction and non-fiction and convenes readings, panel discussions, symposia and keynote speeches. It provides an opportunity for outlets, authors and readers to interact with each other in one of the most vibrant and culturally diverse cities in the world.