Elizabeth Austen
Producer
About
Former Washington State Poet Laureate Elizabeth Austen has been interviewing poets and producing poetry segments for KUOW since 2001.
She began as an intern while in graduate school for an MFA in poetry at Antioch University, Los Angeles. Once she discovered the joy of blending her early background as an actor and director (Book–It Repertory Theatre, Seattle Shakespeare Festival) with her passion for poetry as a spoken art form, she was hooked. She's been producing poetry for radio audiences ever since.
Her collection, "Every Dress a Decision" (Blue Begonia Press, 2011), was a finalist for the 2012 Washington State Book Award in poetry, and is now in its fourth printing. She's committed to fostering a broader understanding and appreciation of the literary arts in general and poetry in particular. Visit her online at her personal site.
Stories
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'Am I not an immigrant?' Echoes of Sojourner Truth in this Seattleite's poem
Bill Radke and Elizabeth Austen mark International Women's Day with a conversation about a poem that echoes across 150 years of activism. Seattle civic...
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Washington's poet laureate grapples with his art in a time of political upheaval
Washington state poet laureate Tod Marshall has just completed the first half of his two-year term. KUOW's Elizabeth Austen (Marshall's predecessor in...
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New children's book brings the lost poetry of Misuzu Kaneko to life
Bill Radke talks with KUOW poetry correspondent Elizabeth Austen about the book, " Are You An Echo? The Lost Poetry Of Misuzu Kaneko ," illustrated by...
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Remembering poet Lucia Perillo: 'A sharp observer of the natural world'
Bill Radke talks with former Washington state poet laureate Elizabeth about the life and work of writer Lucia Perillo, who died October 16 at her home...
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What would the Statue of Liberty have to say about immigration today?
In "The Newer Colossus," Seattle performance poet and novelist Karen Finneyfrock gives voice to one of the most recognizable icons of America's...
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Using poetry to teach a 'truer' form of history
Elizabeth Austen talks to local poet Laura Da', the author of "Tributaries", about how she uses poetry to tell the story of her ancestors. Her book is...
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What does water mean to you? (Please answer poetically)
Elizabeth Austen talks to Jourdan Keith, founder and director of the Urban Wilderness Project, about the workshops she's leading for King County's...
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Seattle poet erases borders with poetry
Elizabeth Austen talks to Seattle poet Faiza Sultan and poet and translator Lena Khalaf Tuffaha about how Sultan uses her poetry to bridge cultures.
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How a poet tackles Seattle's changes
Elizabeth Austen talks to Seattle's first civic poet Claudia Castro Luna about how poetry can be used to talk about the changing city. She is holding a...
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Seattle Poet On The Inspiration Of His Mentor
Elizabeth Austen talks to Seattle poet Quenton Baker about his mentor, Tim Seibles.