Melrose Library: Reconsidering Joaquin Miller

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I'm excited to be speaking at the Oakland Library's Fall Speaker Series about you-know-who! Join me at the Melrose Branch, 4805 Foothill Boulevard, Oakland CA 94601 from 6-7pm.

Aftergrub and selected readings & chat at Taqueria El Paisa, 4610 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601 (a 6 minute walk).

Bring your questions and a friend and be ready to sing!


Although he is greatly respected in other parts of the world, Oaklanders have mixed feelings about Joaquin Miller, the colorful literary figure whose name is on a park. Is this about Oakland or Miller? Both share a remarkable essence, a complex character—and a cloudy reputation. Kristen Caven, the California Writers Club Writer in Residence at Joaquin Miller Park, shares her insights on Miller and why she thinks we should reconsider the opinions of his detractors.

I can't wait to share my latest findings!

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