Laid out on the page, stanzas of poetry become art. Take those same words and say them out loud, and they come to life, colored by the emotions and experiences of the speaker.
“Poetry was meant to be spoken,� poet and student activist Austin Davis said. “I really hope that I can connect with people when I read it out loud and help someone feel less alone in what they’re feeling, maybe inspire them to fight hate and injustice.�
"Stray City" by Chelsey Johnson follows a lesbian's journey through motherhood amidst Portland's vibrant LGBT+ community, emphasizing deep friendships and self-discovery. Read morePages of the Pines: 'Stray City' reflects on the power of decisions
NAZ Elite's Matt Baxter talks about his experience writing "Running up the Mountain." Read moreNAZ Elite This Week: Baxter completes marathon of writing 'Running Up the Mountain'
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Rowland demonstrates a deep understanding of a kind of indie folk sound. Read moreMusic Review: On 'Come June,' Mitch Rowland, collaborator to Harry Styles, makes a pretty folk debut
Ron Rash creates a gripping story of love and heartbreak. Read moreBook Review: Rural Appalachian family’s dreams turn dark in new Ron Rash novel, `The Caretaker�
Here are a handful of great movies and books that celebrate baseball. Read moreGreat baseball movies and books in honor of MLB All-Star Week
In the book “The Art of Elemental,� editors show how the artists separated air, earth, water and fire into separate communities, each with buildings that played into their strengths and weaknesses.
Read moreREVIEW: 'Art of Elemental' drills down on film's eclectic community
Since she was young, Katie Vernon was always arranging things, from her entire bedroom, to bouquets of flowers; however, after working as a florist for years, Vernon found she had a knack—and … Read moreKatie arranged everything: Local author and illustrator, Katie Vernon, publishes a new book for kids
What does a sea monster look like? Read moreREVIEW: 'Art of Luca' suggests how sea monsters might look
“No town, no city is complete without its art, without its spirit,â€� artist Shonto Begay said when he was honored at last year’s Viola Awards Gala as a Legacy Award winner. “Because I believe a… Read moreNominees for Flagstaff Art Council's 2021 Viola Awards Gala announced
Nanobah Becker’s short film “The 6th Worldâ€� opens with a dream as the camera pans across a barren, red landscape save for a field of dried corn stalks on their last legs under the unforgiving … Read moreMuseum of Northern Arizona panel to discuss Indigenous Futurisms
Whether spoken through webcams, typed into numerous emails and texts or spoken across the airwaves, words connect us despite distance. Read moreNorthern Arizona Book Festival carries on literary celebrations in a pandemic world
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic limiting the ways in which people can safely get together, Diary of a Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney still found a way to share the magic of reading with children w… Read more'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' author Jeff Kinney brings drive-thru book event to Flagstaff
Preparing for the end of times is nothing new for Flagstaff author Nicole Walker. Having grown up within a Mormon family in Salt Lake City, Utah, although never herself a member of the Church … Read moreProcessed Meats: Essays on Food, Flesh, and Navigating Disaster
Among many other things, 2020 was a year that saw great strides in youth empowerment. Protests were attended en masse by passionate young adults, voting registration drives allowed those who w… Read morePhilippe Cousteau and Austin Aslan's "The Endangereds" turns the tables on climate change as animals save the day
“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.� Read moreBook from NAU Professor Emeritus of Art Bruce Horn explores philosophy and humanness
The faces and places that give Flagstaff its unique character are on loving display in the new book Walking Flagstaff: A Photo Journal by George Breed. Breed’s wise and insightful collection o… Read morePhotographer George Breed’s new book captures Flagstaff’s essence
Ask Flagstaff native Amber McCrary why it’s important that she has embarked on an ambitious mission to launch a publishing house dedicated to Native American poets, and she pauses a beat, perh… Read moreA publishing house of one's own as local poet hopes to start press for Diné writers
While the Frances Short Pond near Thorpe Park is a veritable wildlife oasis along the Flagstaff Urban Trail System, it wasn’t always so. The pond behind what’s now Flagstaff Junior Academy pre… Read moreSoulstice Publishing's 'Just a Teacher' focuses on impact educators have on their students and communities
While the Frances Short Pond near Thorpe Park is a veritable wildlife oasis along the Flagstaff Urban Trail System, it wasn’t always so. The pond behind what’s now Flagstaff Junior Academy pre… Read moreSoulstice Publishing's "Just a Teacher" focuses on impact educators have on their students and communities
You are what you read, as that literary wag Oscar Wilde once cracked wise. Read moreWhat Flagstaff's reading during the pandemic
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Growing up, Monica Brown can’t recall reading any books that mirrored her experience as the daughter of a Peruvian immigrant in the United States. Later, when she had children of her own, she … Read moreMonica Brown's 'Sharuko: Peruvian Archaeologist Julio C. Tello' a vibrant exploration of Peruvian culture
The original version of this story ran in the October 17, 2019 edition of Flag Live! Read moreSipping and sifting: Local Books and Tea Podcast a balm for lockdown blues
Harkening to an earlier period of human communication, but using modern social media tools, the Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library is bringing people together in this time of isolat… Read moreFlagstaff library tucks you in â€� virtually â€� by reading aloud 'Harry Potter' sagas
They sat just outside the fence at Thorpe Bark Park â€� 6 feet apart, as per social distancing norms â€� on a brilliant spring morning, and, like any old friends, their eyes met often and their ge… Read moreA special friendship forged in Flagstaff showcased in a new book
The car was a clunker, a real lemon, bought cheaply and on a whim. Still, it was a car, a mode of transportation, a source of freedom and exploration. And that’s what mattered to a young Jack … Read moreThumb's down, not out: New book charts hitchhiking's rise and fall
On the dot of noon Friday, a group of two or three trickled into a weekly Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library gathering. That number quickly grew to four, then six. People said their… Read moreVirtually together: Flagstaff Public Library’s Writers Who Lunch sessions move online
A man in jeans and a black shirt walked into the East Flagstaff Community Library, right around dinner hour, bearing not books but a covered dish extended in front of him like an offering. Eve… Read more'Cooking the Books': A gastronomic whodunnit at the library
Laid out on the page, stanzas of poetry become art. Take those same words and say them out loud, and they come to life, colored by the emotions and experiences of the speaker. Read moreAustin Davis book tour comes to Flagstaff
Standing sentinel in the treetops, stealing stray French fries and generally causing a racket, the fearless ravens of Flagstaff are a familiar sight to residents. But what hijinks might a gang… Read more‘A Gang of Ravens Came to Lunch:â€� Children’s book explores raven behavior
Here's a quick roundup of six recently released fiction and nonfiction paperbacks that are worth a look. Read more6 recently released paperbacks that deserve a spot on your nightstand
‌Recently there have been a ton of great children’s books to choose from â€� more than what could fit here. But here are some of the best, ranging from preschool picture books to chapter books f… Read more8 book recommendations for kids of all ages
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