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THU · JUN 4 · 6:30 PM
06·04

Michael Imossan: Author of All That Refuses to Die

ft. Michael Imossan

Boswell Book Company· 2559 N Downer Ave
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Hear Michael Imossan's powerful poetry on Africa's past and present at Boswell Book Company.

Part I

The details

About this event

Michael Imossan brings his evocative poetry to Boswell Book Company, offering a deep dive into African history and its ongoing impact. His debut collection, "All That Refuses to Die," examines the persistent echoes of the past in modern Africa. Imossan's work is known for its powerful imagery and historical insights, making this event a must for poetry lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

The evening promises to be both enlightening and moving, as Imossan shares stories that resonate with the struggles and triumphs of African nations. With his background as a curator and editor, Imossan's perspective is both unique and deeply informed. This is a rare opportunity to engage with a poet who captures the continent's heart and soul.

From the organizer

Boswell welcomes Nigerian poet Michael Imossan, winner of the Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poets, for an evening featuring his first full-length collection, All That Refuses to Die, in which he interrogates the conditions of Africans through a historical lens, comparing the past with the present and finding that nothing has really changed.

Getting in

  • RSVP Required

  • Drop in anytime — no commitment needed

Pro tips

  • First-timers

    Arrive 15 minutes early to find parking on Downer Ave, as it can be tricky. The event is in-store, so you'll want time to browse the shelves before it starts.

What's It Actually Like?

Energy2/5
ZenMosh Pit
SpiritualArtsy
Quiet

Who'll Be There

A mix of poetry aficionados, local writers, students, and individuals interested in African literature and history. Likely a more mature crowd, possibly in their 20s and up, who appreciate literary discussions.

How the Room Feels

Seated throughoutQuiet expected

What You'll Leave With

Just the experience

Who It's For

Social style:
Small group (3–6)
Energy needed:
Sit back and receive

Part II · The feel

How it feels

The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.

The room

Library rules. Whispers and a calm body — this is not a talking-out-loud room.

Seated throughoutQuiet expected

The crowd

Designed for 3–6 people. Good group-of-friends territory.

You'll leave with

Just the experience

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