Billy Collins was the Poet Laureate of the United States from 2001-03, and is best remembered for the poem "The Names," honoring the victims of September 11. Called the People's Poet for his easy-going, easily-understood style, Collins is making his fourth visit to the Tucson Festival of Books.
Fast Passes: | This event has free Fast Passes. Fast Passes are not available yet. |
Where: | Koffler Room 204 (Seats 300, Wheelchair accessible) ![]() ![]() ![]() |
When: | Sat, Mar 15, 1:00 pm - 1:55 pm |
Signing area: | Sales & Signing Area - UA Campus Store Tent (following presentation)
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Genre: | Poetry |
Moderator: | Gay Vernon |
Sponsor: | Session made possible courtesy of Marshall Foundation |
The most widely known poet in the United States, Billy Collins will be making his fourth appearance at the Tucson Festival of Books. He is known as the People's Poet because his easy-to-read, witty, often-tender poems can be enjoyed by all....