Vallejo Poetry Society
@vallejopoets.bsky.social
Poetry Society located in Vallejo, California
Reposted by Vallejo Poetry Society
Mexican-American writer Erik Manuel Soto has been named Vallejo’s next poet laureate.
His first poetry book, Inside the Umber Iris, won the inaugural Gronk Nicandro first book prize for poetry. www.vallejosun.com/erik-manuel-...
His first poetry book, Inside the Umber Iris, won the inaugural Gronk Nicandro first book prize for poetry. www.vallejosun.com/erik-manuel-...
Erik Manuel Soto named Vallejo’s next poet laureate
“I look forward to showcasing Vallejoans’ complexity, generosity, and defiant spirit,” Soto said.
www.vallejosun.com
January 19, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Mexican-American writer Erik Manuel Soto has been named Vallejo’s next poet laureate.
His first poetry book, Inside the Umber Iris, won the inaugural Gronk Nicandro first book prize for poetry. www.vallejosun.com/erik-manuel-...
His first poetry book, Inside the Umber Iris, won the inaugural Gronk Nicandro first book prize for poetry. www.vallejosun.com/erik-manuel-...
Reposted by Vallejo Poetry Society
Vallejo is taking applications for a new Poet Laureate to promote the influence of poetry and enrich the lives of Vallejoans by sharing and encouraging the gift of poetry.
www.vallejosun.com/vallejo-seek...
www.vallejosun.com/vallejo-seek...
Vallejo seeks a new Poet Laureate
The poet laureate will organize and lead poetry activities, attend area literary events, and perform at government, civic and school events.
www.vallejosun.com
December 24, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Vallejo is taking applications for a new Poet Laureate to promote the influence of poetry and enrich the lives of Vallejoans by sharing and encouraging the gift of poetry.
www.vallejosun.com/vallejo-seek...
www.vallejosun.com/vallejo-seek...
Reposted by Vallejo Poetry Society
Download my new, free, e-book of poems "Disruption at the Caterpillar Orgy" until midnight (Pacific) tonight, along with 68 other free poetry e-books as part of Poetry Super Highway's 21st annual E-Book Free-For-All! Get ‘em at www.poetrysuperhighway.com/psh/great-po...
December 1, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Download my new, free, e-book of poems "Disruption at the Caterpillar Orgy" until midnight (Pacific) tonight, along with 68 other free poetry e-books as part of Poetry Super Highway's 21st annual E-Book Free-For-All! Get ‘em at www.poetrysuperhighway.com/psh/great-po...
October 24, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Hey #SolanoCounty! Both #Benicia and #Vallejo are accepting applications for the next poet laureate!
Vallejo deadline is October 30th:
vallejopoets.org/apply-to-be-...
Benicia deadline is November 6th:
benicialibrary.org/services/adu...
Vallejo deadline is October 30th:
vallejopoets.org/apply-to-be-...
Benicia deadline is November 6th:
benicialibrary.org/services/adu...
Apply to be 2026-2027 Vallejo Poet Laureate! – Vallejo Poetry Society
vallejopoets.org
October 16, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Hey #SolanoCounty! Both #Benicia and #Vallejo are accepting applications for the next poet laureate!
Vallejo deadline is October 30th:
vallejopoets.org/apply-to-be-...
Benicia deadline is November 6th:
benicialibrary.org/services/adu...
Vallejo deadline is October 30th:
vallejopoets.org/apply-to-be-...
Benicia deadline is November 6th:
benicialibrary.org/services/adu...
Reposted by Vallejo Poetry Society
SONGS TO WOODY-CJ anthology call y'all
October 1, 2025 at 12:16 PM
SONGS TO WOODY-CJ anthology call y'all
Would you like to be Vallejo’s next poet laureate? One month left to submit your application! Details at this link: vallejopoets.org/apply-to-be-... #vallejoca
Apply to be 2026-2027 Vallejo Poet Laureate! – Vallejo Poetry Society
vallejopoets.org
October 1, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Would you like to be Vallejo’s next poet laureate? One month left to submit your application! Details at this link: vallejopoets.org/apply-to-be-... #vallejoca
Vallejo Poet Laureate Application for the 2026-2027 term is here! Applications are due on 10/30/25. Please see vallejoarts.org or vallejopoets.org for a downloadable application, or visit the JFK Library or Alibi Bookshop for a paper copy. #poetry
August 26, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Vallejo Poet Laureate Application for the 2026-2027 term is here! Applications are due on 10/30/25. Please see vallejoarts.org or vallejopoets.org for a downloadable application, or visit the JFK Library or Alibi Bookshop for a paper copy. #poetry
Juanita Martin and Audrey T. Williams feature at the McCune in the JFK Library in Downtown Vallejo on August 23rd! 2-4 PM
August 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Juanita Martin and Audrey T. Williams feature at the McCune in the JFK Library in Downtown Vallejo on August 23rd! 2-4 PM
August 23 – 2-4PM – Juanita Martin and Audrey T. Williams will be featuring at 140 Virginia Street in Vallejo
August 18, 2025 at 8:39 PM
August 23 – 2-4PM – Juanita Martin and Audrey T. Williams will be featuring at 140 Virginia Street in Vallejo
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: A New Season Poetry Anthology
Bay Area poets are invited to submit up to five poems of no more than 42 lines by August 15, 2025.
Theme and submission details at http://tinyurl.com/a-new-season
#callforsubmissions #poetryanthology #bayareapoets #poetrycommunity
Bay Area poets are invited to submit up to five poems of no more than 42 lines by August 15, 2025.
Theme and submission details at http://tinyurl.com/a-new-season
#callforsubmissions #poetryanthology #bayareapoets #poetrycommunity
August 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: A New Season Poetry Anthology
Bay Area poets are invited to submit up to five poems of no more than 42 lines by August 15, 2025.
Theme and submission details at http://tinyurl.com/a-new-season
#callforsubmissions #poetryanthology #bayareapoets #poetrycommunity
Bay Area poets are invited to submit up to five poems of no more than 42 lines by August 15, 2025.
Theme and submission details at http://tinyurl.com/a-new-season
#callforsubmissions #poetryanthology #bayareapoets #poetrycommunity
Benicia First Tuesday Poets will not be meeting in July or August. They will return on September 2nd.
August 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Benicia First Tuesday Poets will not be meeting in July or August. They will return on September 2nd.
Upcoming Ekphrastic poetry event at Mare Island Art Studios! Poems due August 19th. See images for full submission details.
August 1, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Upcoming Ekphrastic poetry event at Mare Island Art Studios! Poems due August 19th. See images for full submission details.
July 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Help Celebrate our Poets Laureate on July 26th!
Free event. Donations accepted here:
https://gofund.me/19b3ee6a
Please RSVP via Eventbrite: https://vallejopoetslaureate.eventbrite.com
Free event. Donations accepted here:
https://gofund.me/19b3ee6a
Please RSVP via Eventbrite: https://vallejopoetslaureate.eventbrite.com
July 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Help Celebrate our Poets Laureate on July 26th!
Free event. Donations accepted here:
https://gofund.me/19b3ee6a
Please RSVP via Eventbrite: https://vallejopoetslaureate.eventbrite.com
Free event. Donations accepted here:
https://gofund.me/19b3ee6a
Please RSVP via Eventbrite: https://vallejopoetslaureate.eventbrite.com
Poetry by the Bay is cancelled tonight. Host Keith Thompson encourages everyone to hit Alibi for the Vagabond Poetry Caravan instead. Poetry by the Bay will be moving to the fourth THURSDAY evening starting in August!
July 23, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Poetry by the Bay is cancelled tonight. Host Keith Thompson encourages everyone to hit Alibi for the Vagabond Poetry Caravan instead. Poetry by the Bay will be moving to the fourth THURSDAY evening starting in August!