Wordlights Poetry Showcase

A huge thank you to our sponsors that make the show possible.

Buckman Journal is an anthology of Portland artists and writers, printed twice a year. Buckman #10 arrives July 21.

Birdhouse Books is Downtown Vancouver, WA’s used and vintage bookstore and a hub for local authors, writers, and artists in the greater PNW area. 

Kickstarter Campaign

The most recent series of our books has been made possible by our Kickstarter campaign backers.We’d like to extend our gratitude to the individuals and organizations who have helped us by donating their time, space, and skills:

Josh Fitz & Ian Westmorland of Liquid Reel, Grace Gellatly & Joël Flores of Wallflower Coffee Co., Art At The Cave Gallery & Ghost Town Poetry Open Mic, Phil Johnson & Laurel Wilde of CoHo Theatre, and of course to Morgan Paige, Ken Yoshikawa, Christopher Luna & Red O’Hare who lent their voices to promote the campaign.

A very special thank you to our First Mates,

Matt Cockcroft & Susan Nye

for their generous support.

And thank you to all our amazing Kickstarter backers 

who’ve helped us set sail…

Aaron “Whimsy” Simon, Aleksandra, Amy Bleu, Andrew Hochler, Andrew Mauney, ARENAVINCENT on YouTube, Armin Tolentino, Arnie Preminger, August Quinn, Becca, Ben Jacobson, Bob Rineer, Brian Bauer, Brooklyn Baron, Caleb Kalisher, Carol Dolgon, Casey Pfeifer, Chandra Knotts, Christine Maitland, Claudia F. Saleeby Savage, Colin Poellot, Dan R. Goldstein, dan raphael, Dan Tappan, David McIntire,  David Snower, Debby Tappan, Debi Marshall, Derek & Madilynn Klein, dian oreilly, Diane Corson, Donna Goldstein, Eden Woodruff, Elina Levkovskaya, Elm Outcault, Emeric Kennard, Emilly Prado, Emily Sernaker, Erica Paige Goodwin, Erin Lund, Este, Ethan Matthews, Giacomo Ranieri, Greg, Hailie, Holly Matthews, Hope & Jory Langner, Jake Wallack, Jane Langner, Janet Steward, Jason, Jean Akin, Jenna Knobloch, Jim Martin, Joel Bader, John Carter, Josh Gaines, Julene Weaver, Julia Gaskill, Julio Appling, Kabukai, Kelly, Ken Boe, Ken Yoshikawa, Keri Hakan, Kerin Cunningham, Larry Fox, Lindsay Rogers, Lisa Mash, Lisa Swartz, Lizz Mazza,
Lucas Gubala & Sarah Summerhill, Lucy and Patrick Dickens, Magdalen Powers, Marcus Hibbeln, Marianela Medrano, Marie Biondolillo, Mark, Matthew Brouwer,
Matthew EIford-Schroeder, Matthew H. Owens, Melissa Curley, Meredith, Michael DeMello, Michele Bombardier, Morgan Hutchinson, Naticia, Nguyễn Hoàng Bảo Đăng, Nick Skaredoff, Paige Cruz, Penis In Furs, Paulie Lipman, Penina S Finger, Rachel Myers, Raelyn, Bexs Nels, Reggie Marra, Relli Robino, Rhonda Epstein, Rodney Wilder, Ross Armer, Ruthenia, Ryan Hochler, Samantha, Selene F., Shawn Aveningo Sanders, Simran Gleason, Skyler, Some Strange Circus, Sophronia Barone, Stephanie L. Acevedo, Stephen Ellis, Susan Rankin, Toni & Christipher Luna, V.K. Hameister, Willa, William Erickson,Willow Vaughan, and Zia Pollis.

Happy to have you aboard!

Niche Wine Bar, located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, WA,
offers great wine, a welcoming vibe with a warm friendly feel,
changing art exhibits and community events.