Be the Poet You Want to See in the World

2023

Aug 21

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is an intersectional feminist, poet, and teaching artist. She is host of The Poetry Lab Podcast and a 2023 artist grantee for the California Creative Corps. Danielle is the author of Makes the Daughter-in-Law Cry, winner of the Clockwise Chapbook Prize. Her poems have appeared in journals such as Hayden’s Ferry Review, Vinyl, Four Way Review, Transom, Connotation Press, and others. She is a proud co-founder of The Poetry Lab and currently serves as the organization’s Executive Director.

Find her at imaginarydani.com | 📚 Read More by Danielle | 🎧 Listen to The Poetry Lab Podcast

Hey poets!

Allow us to reintroduce ourselves.

In this episode, Danielle shares the founding story of The Poetry Lab and reflects on the lasting influence of her friend and mentor, Markus D. Manley.

At its heart, this is a story about creative partnership, resilience, and the kind of trust that builds something bigger than either person alone.

Learn more about the Markus D. Manley Award for BIPOC poets here.