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SUMMARY:Derricotte/Eady Prize Chapbook Release Reading with Chaun Ballard
DESCRIPTION:7:00 PM – 9:00 PM \nJoin The Betsy Hotel for an evening of poetry in celebration of National Poetry Month\, presented in partnership with O\, Miami and Cave Canem. This special program features a reading by Chaun Ballard\, winner of the 2025 Cave Canem Chapbook Award. \nBallard’s manuscript\, Love Letters to My Future Self\, was selected as the winner of the 2025 Derricotte/Eady Prize\, recognizing a powerful and compelling new voice in contemporary poetry. Guests are invited to experience an evening of reflection\, language\, and literary community in one of Miami Beach’s most vibrant cultural spaces. \nThis event is part of The Betsy’s ongoing commitment to championing writers\, artists\, and meaningful public programming that connects local and national creative voices. \nLINK TO RSVP https://bit.ly/ChaunBallard26 \nFREE TO ATTEND \nTo learn more about this series and other upcoming events at The Betsy Hotel please visit https://www.thebetsyhotel.com/calendar. 
URL:https://events.miamibeachfl.gov/ht/event/derricotte-eady-prize-chapbook-release-reading-with-chaun-ballard/
LOCATION:The Betsy South Beach\, 1440 Ocean Drive\, Miami Beach\, FL\, 33139\, United States
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