Kendall Dunkelberg

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Mississippi Arts Hour – Kendall Dunkelberg - Mississippi Arts Commission This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour, Lauren Rhoades talks with poet Kendall Dunkelberg, whose newly released collection of poetry is titled TREE FALL WITH BIRDSONG. The episode airs on MPB Radio th...

Don't miss my interview this afternoon on Mississippi Arts Hour arts.ms.gov/events/missi...

Mississippi Arts Hour – Kendall Dunkelberg - Mississippi Arts Commission This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour, Lauren Rhoades talks with poet Kendall Dunkelberg, whose newly released collection of poetry is titled TREE FALL WITH BIRDSONG. The episode airs on MPB Radio th...

I had a great conversation with Lauren Rhoades on the Mississippi Arts Hour yesterday. Our interview will air this Sunday on MPB Think Radio. Listen live on mpbonline.org or later on the Mississippi Arts Hour podcast.
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Writers Resist AI with Human Interaction

Should you read this title as a statement or a command? Going on book tour has me thinking about how writers can engage readers through personal appearances, and how that promotes the value of human-generated writing to counter the influence of AI.

August Events Roundup Things are heading up for August! I'll be hitting the virtual road and going up the street with events for Tree Fall with Birdsong this month. Here's what I know so far.

It's going to get busy (again) in August...
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Thanks, Tennessee Williams: on the importance of blogging

Finding an old post about the Tennessee Williams Tribute, leads me to a realization about the value of blogging (or journaling).

I'm waiting on a few photos before I launch the website, but hope to have the authors up soon! muw.edu/welty

Carrie R. Moore is coming to the Eudora Welty Writers' Symposium in October. So glad you got to review her for the Clarion Ledger and the Mississippi Book Page! I'm excited about this book!

Lauren Oya Olamina Explains Earthseed to Ernest Hemingway Searching for metaphor, you named yourself Papa

Congratulations to L. Lamar Wilson who is featured at Poem-a-Day today for his poem "Lauren Oya Olamina Explains Earthseed to Ernest Hemingway."
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How to Read a Book of Poems

Several times at readings for Tree Fall with Birdsong, the question has come up: Is there a right way to read a poetry book? Here is my answer.

Here's a shot of me, shared by Ellen Ann Fentress, reading under the intimidating glare of Ernest Hemmingway and the surprised eyes, yet wistful mustache of Salvador Dali.

A Kennedy Toils in Mississippi, Tracing His Grandfather’s Path

“I think Mississippi has so much to teach our nation about resilience, never losing focus and not giving up when your government is actively working against you,” Joe Kennedy III, speaking in Indianola MS, organizing for the Groundwork Project. #mississippi www.nytimes.com/2025/07/26/u...

We had a great time and a good crowd. They even had to bring out extra chairs, and I signed a lot of books! (They also had me sign some extra copies for anyone who missed the reading.) Thanks to @lemuriabooks for hosting this! You're one of the true treasures in Mississippi.

Ready for my reading Lemuria Bookstore at 5 and very glad I got here early before the downpour, which hopefully will let uo soon.

I'll be signing at 5pm and then reading, so even if you're working tomorrow, you can still get there in time!

I'm finally back in Mississippi and will be heading to Jackson tomorrow for my reading at Lemuria Bookstore! Looking forward to seeing everyone! I'm bringing extra copies in case the store runs out, so there's sure to be plenty for everyone... It will be a great time! #JacksonMs #poetryreading

Tree Fall with Birdsong by Kendall Dunkelberg | Lemuria Books Buy Tree Fall with Birdsong by Kendall Dunkelberg (signed) from a real book store

My reading at Lemuria Books in Jackson, Mississippi, is only a week away! You can pre-order a signed copy of Tree Fall with Birdsong, even if you can't attend in person. #JacksonMS #Mississippi #LemuriaBooks #poetsofbluesky #mississippipoets
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The natural world is the star of new poetry collection by MUW professor Kendall Dunkelberg’s fourth poetry collection focuses on the natural world but also touches on grief, loss.

It's a big week for Tree Fall with Birdsong with an insightful review by Celeste Maria Schueler in the Clarion Ledger and the Mississippi Books Page. #poetrybook #review

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July Update: Book Events and Interview

This is a quick post to let people know how my July is going. I've had a great time in Iowa at three book events in Osage, Charles City, and Mason City. I got to know the owners of two local bookstores, Prologue Books and Wine and Three Bells Books, which…

Continue the conversation with me next week at Lemuria Bookstore in Jackson, MS, July 24, 5pm!

The Way Sound and Meaning Interact: A Conversation with Kendall Dunkelberg “I knew that mortality was goig to be a big part of the collection.” An interview with Kendall Dunkelberg about Tree Fall with Birdsong, his fourth poetry collection.

Many thanks to Southern Review of Books and C. T. Salazar for the fabulous interview that was published today! Thanks for the great questions @ctsalazar.bsky.social #poetrycommunity southernreviewofbooks.com/2025/07/14/t...

We had a great reading in Osage last night! It was fun to read some poems that North Iowans understand the humor of (like the one about cooking beef tongue). Great to see so many people know, too!
I'm looking forward to reading tonight at Prologue Books and Wine! 5pm #poetryreading #northiowa

Tomorrow (7/10/25) begins my 3-day book tour through North Iowa with a reading in Osage at 6:30 p.m. Our Savior's Lutheran, sponsored by the Alpha Writers and Fine Arts Council of Mitchell County. I'm so grateful to them for getting the ball rolling! #poetry #reading #northiowa #poetrycommunity

What to do during Prime Days? Go to a live author event and get a book. No shipping costs, no Prime membership needed, and a real live preview!

Evening with Poet, Kendall Dunkelberg — Prologue. Books & Wine Osage native and poet, does reading and book signing

I will also have events at Prologue Books and Wine in Charles City July 11 and Three Bells Books in Mason City July 12. Both start at 5pm
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Kendall Dunkelberg featured in reading, book signing OSAGE – Poet and writer Kendall Dunkelberg will read from his new book of poetry, “Tree Fall with Birdsong,” during an event at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, at

My first #NorthIowa #poetry event will be at Our Savior's Lutheran, hosted by the Alpha Writers and Fine Arts Council of Mitchell County July 10 at 5pm. #poetrycommunity globegazette.com/article_e669...

Great Time at the Book Club! Thanks again to Friendly City Books for including Tree Fall with Birdsong in your book club last night. It was great to meet some of your readers and have a conversation.

Thanks to Friendly City Books for hosting me at their Poetry Book Club, July 1. I had such a good time that I wrote about it on my SubStack. Looking forward to more conversations like this in #NorthIowa later this month. open.substack.com/pub/kendalld...

I'll be back in Mississippi at Lemuria Books in Jackson, 5pm July 24. #Jackson #Mississippi #poetrybook #reading

Heading Back to Iowa

I'm headed back to Iowa for traditional summer treats like parades, ice cream, and rhubarb pie, plus three poetry readings!