Anne Catharine Blake

author / illustrator

“Poems Stand Free” World Poetry Day Anthology

Poems Stand Free

In honor of World Poetry Day, join me and fellow poets as we bring our words to life through readings from the World Poetry Day Anthology published by Moonstone Press, PA.  Date: March 23 Time: 2:00 PM ZOOM: https://us06web.zoom.us/…/reg…/QWXKF5NTQRGSV0fkYMQCdw…   How do I love thee? Let me count the ways,” wrote writer Elizabeth Barrett Browning. […]

“Off Season” Bards Across the POND US & UK

I’m thrilled to announce that my poem, “Off Season,” has been included in the exciting new poetry anthology, Bards Across The Pond: A United States & United Kingdom Poetry Anthology! This beautiful collection celebrates the rich poetic heritage of both sides of the Atlantic, featuring over 120 poets from across the United States and more than […]

“What We Lost in Blindness.” Human Rights Day, 2024

Excited to share the release of a new anthology from Moonstone Press in honor of Human Rights Day!   I’m honored to have a poem included in this collection: “What We Lost in Blindness.” This piece is especially meaningful to me and has inspired a larger project I’m working on about the Universal Declaration of Human […]

“Where Poems May Go: For T.S. Eliot,” Remembering T.S. Eliot

Remembering T.S. Eliot

Remembering T.S. Eliot – Virtual Book Event Sunday, January 5, 20252 PM Eastern – VirtualRegister here:https://us06web.zoom.us/…/tZItdOuopzkpHtZMtMmL…   Join me as we celebrate T.S. Eliot, the literary icon behind The Waste Land, Four Quartets, and Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats.While his poetry earned honors like the Nobel Prize and the Order of Merit, it’s his […]

“The Sharp Pain of Freedom” Remembering Dennis Brutus

📚 Join me on Sunday, December 1st at 2pm EST for a special virtual poetry reading to honor the 100th birthday of Dennis Brutus. 🌈 I’ll be reading my poem “The Sharp Pain of Freedom,” reflecting on my childhood experiences and the first time I learned about apartheid and segregation. One of my passions is […]

Celebrating Maud: A Tribute to L.M. Montgomery

The Writing Journey of L.M. Montgomery L.M. Montgomery’s career was as remarkable as the characters she brought to life. Born in 1874 in Clifton, Prince Edward Island, Maud grew up in Cavendish under the care of her grandparents after her mother’s death and her father’s remarriage. This early loss and her deep connection to PEI’s […]

“A Banned Book Speaks” Banned Books Week Anthology: Let Freedom Read

New Release: Banned Books Week: Let Freedom Read I’m excited to announce that I will be reading my poem, A Banned Book Speaks, on September 22, 2024, at 2:00 pm via Zoom. I’m honored to have my poem featured in the powerful anthology Banned Books Week: Let Freedom Read, published by Moonstone Press and edited […]

“Self-Portrait of a Nomad Compass” Poetry Ink: 28th Annual

New Release: Poetry Ink: 28th Annual I’m excited to share that my poem, Self-Portrait of a Nomad Compass, has been included in Poetry Ink: 28th Annual, published by Moonstone Press and edited by Larry Robin. The back cover beautifully sums up the experience: “Poetry Ink was great, as always, but even better this year. Nowhere […]

“Freedom’s Complications” Freedom, 2024 Anthology

I’m thrilled to share that my poem, “Freedom’s Complication,” is featured in the newly released Freedom, 2024 Anthology, edited by Larry Robin. This anthology explores the universal theme of freedom—an idea that knows no borders, transcends cultures, and evolves through eras. But what does freedom truly mean when its expression varies so greatly from one […]