Poetry Discussion with Janet Krauss: The Poetry of John Lee Clark (Zoom)

Join Wilton Library online when Janet Krauss will lead a discussion of a selection of poems by John Lee Clark. Those registered will receive links to the poems and discussion questions in advance of the program.

Lee Clark brings awareness to what it’s like to “see” the world through his gift as a DeafBlind poet. He is an active spokesperson for his community. Working for the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development as a Braille and Proctactile Instructor, he advocates for jobs for disabled people. Lee Clark has a happy family life with his wife and three sons.

As a promoter of Protactile Language, he reminds one of how Helen Keller was taught to learn words by touch — feel the water running through her fingers in order to know the word water. Protactile Language is the opposite of Sign Language. The former is rooted in contact space as it is explained. John says, “We feel language! Areas of the body are touched to express our feelings.” Participants will explore his experiences through his poems.

No charge for this program. Advance registration is required. Register online to receive the Zoom session invitation link, and readings packet. Email Caryn Friedman-Quinn with any questions.