Join Claudia Taylor, the Martha’s Vineyard Poet Laureate for 2024-2026, for a reading of her poetry, followed by a discussion of her personal approach to writing. Claudia will also talk about her role as Poet Laureate and her current and upcoming projects. Q&A to follow the discussion.

Claudia Taylor was raised on Martha’s Vineyard. She received a BA from the University of York and an MPhil from the University of Cambridge. As a high school student, Claudia was awarded locally, nationally, and internationally for her poetry, including in the UK based Foyle Young Poets Award.