Crystal Simone Smith

Wed, Mar 25 • 7:00 PM

City Lights Bookstore

About this event

Join us for an enlightening and interactive evening as City Lights and Beacon Press celebrate the publication of Crystal Simone Smith's groundbreaking work, 'Common Sense (1776) Addressed to Today’s Citizens of America: An Erasure.' Smith's innovative approach highlights the contradictions in Thomas Paine's original text while inviting a critical examination of America's founding principles. This event, taking place at City Lights, will explore themes of citizenship and social justice through the lens of erasure poetry. Registration is required, and the event will also be available via Zoom, making it accessible for all interested participants.

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