Name that staff member
This staff member wears cool glasses and hats.
Tommy Domino
Where was the original poetry library suitcase purchased from?
Ross
"Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams die,
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly."
Langston Hughes
Which month celebrated the library's 1 year anniversary?
July
This person does a lot of recruiting and interviews to find staff for CLI
Helen Gebregiorgis
What year did the Sims Library of Poetry open in its current building?
2021
Who wrote the Greek epic poem “Odyssey”?
Homer
Which month was our first Beach City Writers Conference?
June
This staff member loves cats and published a book in 2022
Karo Ska
Name four poets published through World Stage Press
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4.
Poet Pablo Neruda was from which country?
Chile
Which month was Benin's Dreaming in Mourning released?
November
This staff member writes poetry and cooks a lot of good food for CLI.
Andrea Lee
How many books does the library have?
7,800+
Which poet wrote the inspirational poem called 'Still I Rise'?
Maya Angelou
Which month did Italian poet, Giuliano Logos feature at the library?
October
This staff member is great with social media and children. This person also had the idea of converting this building into the library.
Charisse Sims
USC, CSULA, IE, Long Beach, San Diego, National 1, National 2, DMV, Children's Book, and Alumni.
Who is the current LA Poet Laureate?
Lynne Thompson
Which month was Aiyana Sha'Niel's Little Black Poetry Book, released?
September