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Catherine White

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Ronnie Gallant was a military kid who found himself while attending Elmira College, and created a fabulous form of self-expression, Bianca.

Jim Pfiffer

Southern Tier Voices with Jim Pfiffer

Outdoor and nature enthusiast Jim Pfiffer remembers the Flood of 1972, and shares how we can protect the Chemung River AND our communities.

Kidd Williams

Jun 21
5 min

Coming Home

Bath poet Kidd Williams shares her journey of self actualization and gaining peace in her own skin.

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Kidd Williams

Jun 14
5 min

Griefwater: On Dysphoria (and Euphoria)

Bath poet Kidd Williams writes about how poetry helped her express her awakening and rebirth.

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Kidd Williams

Jun 6
5 min

The Closet

Bath poet Kidd Williams shares how poetry helped her accept who she was and gave her the courage to be authentically herself.

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Kidd Williams

May 17
4 min

Writing and Identity

Local poet and musician Kidd Williams shares how poetry helped her find her own identity, as a writer and trans woman.

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Aleathia Drehmer

Apr 25
5 min

Inspiring Youth Through Poetry

Corning poet Aleathia Drehmer ends her series with stories of how poetry can inspire youth.

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Connecting the Community Through Independent Bookstores

Aleathia Drehmer

Apr 19
5 min

Connecting the Community Through Independent Bookstores

Corning poet Aleathia Drehmer writes about the importance of independent bookstores to the community and writers.

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Charde Vera

Apr 13
5 min

Local Writer Charde Vera Uses Poetry to Teach Children Self-Love

Local author Charde Vera shares how she used poetry to teach children self confidence and love in her first children's book.

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Aleathia Drehmer

Apr 12
5 min

The Power of Poetry to Change Lives

Corning poet Aleathia Drehmer explores the poets and poetry that affected her life and work.

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