Boston Gordon
Boston Gordon is a poet and writer living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They run the You Can't Kill A Poet reading series - which highlights queer and trans identified poets in Philadelphia. Boston earned their MFA in Poetry through Lesley University. They are a winner in the Free Library of Philadelphia’s inaugural Cultureshare. They have previously been published in The Fem, Bedfellows, Tinderbox, Guernica, and more.
Founded in May of 2014, You Can't Kill A Poet is a bi-monthly reading series for queer and trans identified Philadelphia poets, writers, and performance artists to come together to share their diverse work. You Can't Kill A Poet seeks to provide a place for queer and trans individuals to share their art and have space for their stories.
Awarded Grants
2017
Art and Change Grant (ACG)
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Overview
Boston will curate You Can't Kill A Poet, a reading series designed to give voice to Philadelphia's queer and/or trans identified poets and writers. Boston will curate each event to be an exclusive space for queer and/or trans identified readers to share their stories, art, and experiences with the community. Readers will not be asked to meet any requirements, except for the desire to share and participate. All will be welcome to attend and the readings will be free, taking place at Tattooed Mom's and the Free Library of Philadelphia.
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