Adam Gianforcaro

Here's the haul btw

AWP was amazing. I met so many writers and editors I admire, closed out two readings with people whose work I value so deeply, sat in on incredibly thoughtful panels, and bought a shit ton of cool books. I feel equally as invigorated as I am exhausted. Time for bed.

A moray eel at the Baltimore aquarium lookin like the thousand yard stare soldier

Me after 4 days of being around 10,000+ people in a contained space

I’ll be there!

It’s hysterical that when thousands of poets enter a city the weather becomes incredibly moody.

A darn fine day of author signings that just happen to be back to back!
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I love poetry so fucking much.

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AWP! Come say hello! I’m signing my new chapbook between 11 and noon. Each purchase comes with a free high-five or hug, your choice.

My favorite AWP activities is counting all the “mmm”s.

Go right to jail!

Saw a service dog this morning walking into AWP (a good boy, adorable, perfect even) and what a great way to start the day.

AWP folks. Looking for a reading to go to tonight? The @stanchion.bsky.social reading is at Vinyl & Pages at 8PM — it’s inside Light Street Pavilion right off the harbor. Walk in the front doors, and it’s down the hall and on the right.

Help. Already too many poets I know and admire that 100% don't know who I am.

Starts tomorrow!

I know this feels pointless but everyone has to call their congressional reps and say they oppose war with Iran and they oppose Trump illegally starting one without congressional approval — both

5 Calls can help you make the call:

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I will never get used to the disdain our country holds for brown and Black children.

From Palestine to Iran to Sudan, we normalize the destruction of schools and hospitals and daycares. We reduce children to death tolls and their futures to rubble with no consequence or second thought.

Land of the free-wheeling war machine. Home of the bravado.

I truly cannot understand being in a position of power and influence and using that to inflict harm on others. Everything seems so futile, but I will continue doing my best to be kind and uplifting my tiny circle of artists, advocates, and everyday big-hearted people.

It wasn’t a formal playlist, or else I would share it with you! I was mostly just bouncing around the various ska albums I used to listen to in high school (Keasbey Nights, Hello Rockview, et al). 🎺

No one at work knows I’m listening to a playlist of ska punk classics and that’s the only reason I’m in a slightly better mood than usual.

Sorry, was wuthering on main

Thanks for reading!

Happy third birthday to this cutie of a collection.

Happy third birthday to this cutie of a collection.

Small press poetry 🤝 DIY hardcore

If I hear about one more thing being “enabled by AI,” it’s going to enable my aorta to explode.

If you're going to AWP, check out the lineup ✨ Pretty cool readers if we do say so 😜

Preorders are live for $10. It’s like a sweaty basement show without the body odor. Come on in.

Always appreciate your support, Jonathan!