Key facts
- Folger Shakespeare Library announced its 2026-27 O.B. Hardison Poetry Series.
- The series will feature poets Natalie Diaz, Cornelius Eady, Rebecca Lehmann, and Matthew Shenoda.
- The O.B. Hardison Poetry Series was founded in 1970 by O.B. Hardison Jr.
The Folger Shakespeare Library has announced the lineup for its 2026-27 O.B. Hardison Poetry Series. This program is recognized as one of the nation's oldest and most renowned poetry reading events. The series was established in 1970 by O.B. Hardison Jr., who was the former Director of the Folger. The upcoming season will feature notable poets Natalie Diaz, Cornelius Eady, Rebecca Lehmann, and Matthew Shenoda.