Keynote
“Tracy K. Smith’s poetry is an awakening itself.” (Vogue)
“[Tracy K. Smith is] a poet of formal breadth and consistent excellence. . . . This collection is a commanding reminder that the former poet laureate is one of the most important poets writing today.”—Emilia Phillips, The New York Times Book Review
“[Such Color] solidifies Smith as one of the most talented writers in American poetry, a writer who is sure to continue crafting remarkable verse for years to come.”—Ronnie K. Stephens, The Poetry Question