My Name is My Own: Celebrating June Jordan and Ruth Stone
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Two anthologies by iconic feminist poets—representing their visionary legacies—join the Copper Canyon Essential Series, with your help.
Backers: 325
Average Pledge Per Backer: $119
Funded: $38,538 of $25,000
Dates: Oct 1st -> Oct 29th (29 days)
Project By: Copper Canyon Press
Backers: 325
Average Pledge Per Backer: $119
Funded: $38,538 of $25,000
Dates: Oct 1st -> Oct 29th (29 days)
Project By: Copper Canyon Press
$38,538
current pledge level
Last Updated: October 29 @ 21:05 -0400 GMT
154%
of goal
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Latest News
Final Day! 
October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear My Name Is My Own Backers, TODAY IS THE DAY! We have mere hours to push the campaign for June Jordan and Ruth Stone as far as it can go. Thank you for being champions of poetry, and patrons of the visionary work of these two women. Together we... (Read More)
A message from Jericho Brown, and ONE DAY countdown!
October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 Dear Backers, Today we have a message for you from Jericho Brown, winner of the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for The Tradition. I’m writing to you... (Read More)
Maybe I just need to love myself myself: June Jordan's “Free Flight”
October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
A BIG Announcement: Let's Bring Passion Back Into Print
October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backer, I’m writing with a big announcement today: Inspired by the community-powered SUCCESS of our campaign for The Essential June Jordan, the June M. Jordan Literary Estate Trust has granted Copper Canyon Press the rights to bring Passion... (Read More)
What is a poetry broadside?
October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
I am forced, / with these few blocks, / to invent the universe —Ruth Stone, from “What is a Poem?” These poems / they are things that I do / in the dark / reaching for you / whoever you are —June Jordan, from “These Poems” Dear... (Read More)
Your Generosity Doubled—and a Poem to Thank You!
October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear MY NAME IS MY OWN Backer, Great News! An anonymous donor—moved by the poetry of Ruth Stone and June Jordan—has offered to match all new and increased pledges to our Kickstarter campaign, starting today until we reach our goal of $25,000. And... (Read More)
Elizabeth Gilbert on the Creative Genius of Ruth Stone
October 12th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 Dear MY NAME IS MY OWN Backer, In 2009, Elizabeth Gilbert gave the TED Talk that inspired twenty million viewers to rethink creativity. Her... (Read More)
Your name in THE ESSENTIAL JUNE JORDAN
October 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, Thank you! You have collectively pledged 41% of our initial goal to publish The Essential June Jordan by June Jordan and launch The Essential Ruth Stone. Here’s a way you can help us reach our goal, and beyond: Did you know that... (Read More)
Poem for a Young Poet
October 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear MY NAME IS MY OWN Backers, Thank you—all 103 of you—for joining our celebration of June Jordan and Ruth Stone in the first four days. We are just getting started! One of the joys of preparing to share The Essential Ruth Stone and The... (Read More)
THANK YOU for backing My Name is My Own: Celebrating June Jordan and Ruth Stone!
October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
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