We are proud to honor the legacy of the great BOA—and American—poet, Lucille Clifton. In September 2020, BOA will publish How to Carry Water: Selected Poems of Lucille Clifton. This crucial addition to Lucille Clifton’s published works will be compiled and introduced by distinguished younger BOA poet Aracelis Girmay.
The Lannan Foundation generously provided a $40,000 challenge grant in support of the publication of How to Carry Water: Selected Poems of Lucille Clifton! Every dollar you donated through our annual campaign and our first-ever Kickstarter campaign was matched up to our $40,000 goal! BOA is deeply grateful for the outpouring support for How to Carry Water. This amazing accomplishment was helped by many people and organizations, including:
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