Gay Poems for Red States: An Interview with Willie Carver, Jr. (2023)

David guest hosts to interview Willie Carver, Jr., Kentucky Poet and 2022 Kentucky Teacher of the Year about his new work, “Gay Poems for Red States.” They discuss Willie’s approach to poetry, growing up gay and Appalachian in the 90’s, and the effect on book banning in schools on students. Willie reads his poem “First Crush” for the podcast. 

“Gay Poems for Red States” is available for checkout and for purchase at your local bookseller.