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Local poet reads 'Nana Bread' at Spokane council poetry podium
Summary
Kaley Knudson read a poem titled "Nana Bread" at the council's poetry-at-the-podium segment, a program started by Spokane poet laureate Mark Anderson and Spokane Arts in 2019 to feature local poets during council meetings.
Kaley Knudson read a poem titled "Nana Bread" during the council's poetry-at-the-podium segment. The city program, created in 2019 by Spokane poet laureate Mark Anderson together with Spokane Arts, offers local poets and poetry enthusiasts an opportunity to present work at council meetings.
Knudson's piece described family gatherings centered around a cherished loaf wrapped in Saran wrap and foil, the ritual of taking a personal slice "from the middle," and the emotional connection to a grandmother's baking. The reading lasted about 90 seconds and concluded with applause.
The poetry-at-the-podium item is a ceremonial portion of the meeting intended to highlight local arts and does not involve council action or debate.
