photo by Debbie Baxter

A gathering to celebrate the birth of Mother Country: Poems by Elana Bell and to honor the Mother-Artist. She who births babies and books, she who mothers her children, blood and otherwise, and her own artistic visions.

We have gathered an army of fierce and beautiful mother artists and poets, including Elana's own mama, Chana Bell, to share their work and inspire you with their creative power!

Hosted by Mahogany L. Browne

Featuring:

Elana Bell

With readings by: Tina Chang, Samantha Thornhill, and Cheryl Boyce-Taylor

Special Guest Poet:

Chana Bell

With artwork by: Debbie Baxter, Kate Quarfordt, Marika Whitaker, Batnadiv HaKarmi, and Tirtzah Bassel

Photo of mother and child in the nest (above) by Debbie Baxter