Spend an afternoon with poetry as Jessica Isaacs joins Poetry House at 1515 Lincoln Gallery on Sunday, November 1, from 2 to 3 p.m. An accomplished poet and longtime educator, Isaacs brings years of experience sharing poetry through readings, conferences, and her work with fellow writers.

Her collection Deep August received the 2015 Oklahoma Book Award for Poetry, and her work also earned a Citation of Recognition for Poetry from the State of Oklahoma.

Surrounded by artwork at the Gallery, Poetry House offers an opportunity to listen closely, encounter a new voice, and make space for reflection.

About Jessica Isaacs

Jessica Isaacs is Dean of Instruction at Seminole State College, where she has worked for more than 20 years and previously chaired the Language Arts and Humanities Division. She received the 2015 Oklahoma Book Award for Poetry for Deep August and a Citation of Recognition for Poetry from the State of Oklahoma.

Isaacs is founder and co-editor of Dragon Poet Review, a past chair of the Woody Guthrie Poets Committee, and a frequent presenter at readings and conferences. She holds degrees from East Central University, the University of Central Oklahoma, and Oklahoma City University, where she earned her MFA in poetry.