Altadena Poetry Review: Anthology 2015 - Paperback

by Thelma T. Reyna Ph. D. (Foreword by), Thelma T. Reyna (Author)

An English-language anthology of 60 poets from Southern California, including 3 Poets Laureate and poets who have won multiple literary awards and other recognition for their work. The poems represent various styles, traditions, lengths, and topics. Poets are multiculturally, generationally, and ethnically diverse, including some first-generation Americans and a 94-year-old World War II veteran. Representing a cross-section of America, the poets here will make you laugh, weep, ponder, and gain new insights into the everyday as well as the heavenly.

Author Biography

The Editor of this anthology, Thelma T. Reyna, is the Poet Laureate of the Altadena (CA) Library District 2014-2016. Dr. Reyna has won several national level honors for her published works, including a short story collection, two poetry chapbooks, and a full-length collection of her poems. Her work has appeared in literary journals, anthologies, textbooks, online media, and regional print media off and on for over 30 years. Dr. Reyna is also founder, owner, editor, and writing consultant with her company, The Writing Pros. She received her Ph.D. from UCLA. Contact the author at www.ThelmaReyna.com and at www.TheWritingPros.com .