On Thursday the 16th, I attended the St. Paul Almanac’s release party. This was their 20th-anniversary celebration, and the Almanac’s 14th edition.

This was a big deal to me because, unlike previous editions, this was one in which I served as an editor. In fact, if you check out the link, above, you can probably find a photo of me somewhere on the site.

Like other editions, I have an essay that appears in the Almanac. I am participating in a reading on December 21st, so let me know if you’d like to attend.

However, this edition is even extra-special because my very creative daughter, Isla, also had a piece published in this edition. That’s right: her very own creation of poetry. And since this release party featured readings from several of the poets, Isla was invited to participate. Here she is:

Besides me, Isla had audience support from her mom, grandma, and both brothers. There was live music, and cake to celebrate. Isla did a wonderful job reading her poem aloud, and attendees even approached her afterward to get her autograph in their copy of the Almanac.