Poet Michelle Latvala in Conversation with Emily Strong talking about Michelle’s Book of Poetry “Between Latitudes”

Join Michelle Latvala  in conversation with local writer Emily Strong about Between Latitudes, a book that bridges Alaska’s boreal wilds and inner worlds with poetry on place, ancestry, resilience, and climate. “These poems dazzle the senses. Michelle Latvala’s intimate writing is unadorned with sentiment, tangible in lyrical description, and fiercely honest. You feel as though you, too, are there living in the wilderness, taking measure of your life, and feeling the wildness of your own heart’s experiences.” – Phillip Moffitt, former editor of Esquire.

Emily Alexander Strong is a local therapist whose personal essays have been published in the anthologies, “Its a Girl”, “A Cup of Comfort for Dog Lovers” and the Berkeley based magazine, “Bark”.  As a mental health provider, Emily loves how Michelle’s poetry is imbued with a deep mindfulness and evolutionary perspective.   Emily is thrilled to be in conversation with Michelle; exploring her deep connection to the dual latitudes that she calls home.