Fuego vol. 3 and National Poetry Day

 

detail from cover artwork: 'Frida Catrina' by Alex Diaz.

 

August 22 is National Poetry Day in Aotearoa and also the traditional launch day for Fuego the World Congress of Poets literary journal, edited by Doc Drumheller and published by The Republic of Oma Rāpeti Press.

Fire meets water. Volume 3 features poems from Ashley-Rakahuri River Estuary Young Writers competition, haiku from KidsFest's Haiku Hikes and literary works from New Zealand's leading and emerging writers. There are two feature sections highlighting poetry from Mexico and China as well as the usual melting pot of work from around the globe.

Fuego vol. 3 was launched with a special event at Rangiora Library on National Poetry Day including readings from several featured poets and local children.