public letter-writing in union square, sept 23

Ahoy!!

I'm very excited to participate in ADFEMPO on Friday, Sept 25, presenting images, audio and some thoughts about my escritorio público, where I write letters in Spanish or English for people on the street. I'll be setting up the escritorio for the first time ever in New York City, on September 23, from noon until 7 p.m. in Union Square. I would be delighted to see you there, and to write a letter for you!

The "official" announcement (from the Reanimation Library, generous sponsor of this public intervention) is below.

Looking forward,

Jen

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ESCRITORIO PÚBLICO
The Reanimation Library is excited to sponsor Jen Hofer's public writing project, Escritorio público, which she will bring to Union Square next Wednesday, September 23rd.

Jen Hofer's Escritorio público is a public letter-writing desk most often set up on sidewalks in public space, though sometimes invited into museums, galleries and other cultural spaces. Jen types letters in either Spanish or English for passers-by, charging $2 for a letter, $3 for a love letter and $5 for an illicit love letter. Please stop by to say hello or draft a missive!

Jen Hofer is a poet, translator, interpreter, teacher, knitter, public letter-writer, and urban cyclist. Her recent and forthcoming poem sequences and translations are available through a range of autonomous small presses including: Atelos, Counterpath Press, Dusie Books, Kenning Editions, Palm Press, and Ponzipo. She also makes small books by hand at her kitchen table in Cypress Park, Los Angeles.

Wednesday, September 23
12:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m.
Union Square
Precise location in the park will be tweeted @reanimationlib, once it has been discovered.


REANIMATION LIBRARY 543 UNION STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11215
www.reanimationlibrary.org