Program Description
Event Description
Join us this Poetry Month at the Southern Oaks Library for a beginner poetry workshop lead by guest presenter and poet Mary B. Gray. Mary will be leading a fun and interactive workshop to help you develop your poetry skills!
Mary B. Gray is a poet grounded in the rich rhythms of Oklahoma, weaving compelling stories of identity, resilience, and connection. Her award-winning debut collection, Who Do You Think You Are?, honored with the 2023 Oklahoma Book Award in Poetry, blends heart and history to leave a lasting impression on readers. With an MFA in Creative Writing from Oklahoma City University, Mary has brought her craft to life through workshops and readings at events such as the OU Black Poetry Exhibition and the Society of Urban Poets. Driven by her belief in the transformative power of language and poetry, and the conviction that everyone holds poetry within, she cultivates spaces where voices are valued, words resonate, and verses vibrate.