Celebrating National Poetry Month | Addressing Alaskans

By Ammon Swenson

Published April 28, 2025 at 4:22 PM AKDT

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A woman sits in front of a web camera. — Poet W.J. Herbert addresses a virtual audience during a recent Alaska Quarterly Review "Pièces de Résistance" event.

To celebrate April being National Poetry Month, this episode of Addressing Alaskans includes selections Alaska Quarterly Review's "Pièces de Résistance" web series.

The series features renowned writers discussing and reading their work in an intimate virtual setting. This episode includes poets W.J. Herbert, George Bilgere, Shara McCallum, Doug Ramspeck and Julie Danho.

Alaska Quarterly Review editor-in-chief Ronald Spatz hosts each program.

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Ammon Swenson

Ammon Swenson is Alaska Public Media’s Audio Media Content Producer. He was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. He graduated from UAA in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and integrated media. He’s previously worked for KRUA radio, the Anchorage Press, and The Northern Light.

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