MORE BRIT LIT
Learn more about other contemporary UK authors at Contemporary Writers, the British Council's online catalogue for researching the best literary talent in modern Britain.
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THE ARTIST
Log on to Nii Parkes website to learn more about his work or listen to a few recordings of his poetry on MySpace.
OUR PARTNERS
Learn more about Cal State L.A.'s English Department and visit their special feature on Nii's residency.
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UK WRITER-IN-RESIDENCE
CAL STATE L.A.
MARCH 26 - APRIL 20, 2007
Poet and performer Nii Ayikwei Parkes was the latest UK writer to participate in British Council UK Writer-in-Residence program at California State University, Los Angeles. While at Cal State L.A. in the spring of 2007, Nii lectured, taught and held public readings in the Los Angeles area.
Nii joins other contemporary British literary stars as part of an ongoing initiative at major American universities. Read more about the UK Writer-in-Residence program in our special feature.Parkes returns to Los Angeles for a series of October 2011 events:
FREE PUBLIC READINGS
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
11:00am
Hollenbeck Palms Retirement Community
573 S. Boyle Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
6:15pm
California State University
5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA
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