Wendy DeGroat

PREORDER - What Doesn’t Burn: Imagining Richmond’s Grace Arents in Poems
SKU: 979-8-9912802-4-2

Date	Venue	Address
Date: September 27, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm	Venue: James River Writers Conference	Address: Richmond Convention Center Richmond, Virginia
Notes: Representing: Getting a Wider Variety of Writing Into the World. Sharing diverse work with the world is more important than ever. With over 60% of people in publishing being white, straight, cis women, it can seem daunting to find a home for work with a variety of lived experiences. Hear from three panelists committed to representing the actual world around us in all its joy, sorrow, weirdness, and beauty. Find out how you can place your own work and what you can do to make sure the widest possible range of representation is available. Panelists: Margot Douaihy, Rachel Kahan, Addie Tsai Moderator: Wendy DeGroat
Date: September 27, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm	Venue: James River Writers Conference	Address: Richmond Convention Center Richmond, Virginia
Notes: Tell Tale Poems: Writing Narrative Poetry. Storytelling through poetry is as old as the spoken word and still a popular and engaging way to reach your audience. Our three panelists will share how they choose their topics and themes and walk you through different ways to structure narrative poems. Learn how to make every word count while giving your tales richness and depth. Panelists: Rosa Castellano, Wendy DeGroat, Cynthia Henebry Moderator: Nick George

Date	Venue	Address
Date: August 25, 2026 7:00pm - 8:30pm	Venue: Shelf Life Books: Poetry Life	Address: 2913 W Cary St Richmond, VA 23222
Notes: A reading with local poets
Date: June 20, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm	Venue: WHAT DOESN’T BURN: IMAGINING RICHMOND’S GRACE ARENTS IN POEMS - Anniversary Reading and Cover Reveal	Address: 1000 Blanton Ave Richmond, VA 23231
Notes: On the 100th anniversary of Ms. Grace Arent's death, join Richmond poet Wendy DeGroat as she reveals the cover and shares a reading from her forthcoming poetry book, WHAT DOESN’T BURN: IMAGINING RICHMOND’S GRACE ARENTS IN POEMS. This documentary poetry collection tells the story of a Progressive era woman whose philanthropy and social reform work made a lasting impact in Richmond, Virginia, and explores her relationship with the female companion with whom she shared her life. Free and open to the public.