About
The Laureate Writers’ Series will feature Alisa Cherry, author of the poetry collection An Exodus of Sparks. She is the 2024 recipient of the Poetry Prize given by Michigan State University’s Center for Poetry. Her work has appeared in TriQuarterly, The Journal, The McNeese Review, The Penn Review, and other literary journals. The Laureates Series is sponsored by the Blue Heron Coffee Shop, by Second Chapter Books of Winona, and by Friends of the Winona Public Library. The program begins at 7 p.m. and takes place at the Blue Heron Coffeeshop, which serves beverages and treats. An open mic will follow the main presentation, and is free and open to all.