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UK poet Nii Parkes in Paris, 2005. Image copyright: Sebastien Fabre.

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UK WRITER-IN-RESIDENCE
CAL STATE L.A.
MARCH 26 - APRIL 20, 2007

Poet and performer Nii Ayikwei Parkes was the latest UK writer to participate in British Council UK Writer-in-Residence program at California State University, Los Angeles. While at Cal State L.A. in the spring of 2007, Nii lectured, taught and held public readings in the Los Angeles area.

				Nii joins other contemporary British literary stars as part of an ongoing initiative at major American universities. Read more about the UK Writer-in-Residence program in our special feature.









				Learn more about Nii and discover his poetry for yourself.









				Parkes returns to Los Angeles for a series of October 2011 events: FREE PUBLIC READINGS Tuesday, October 18, 2011 11:00am Hollenbeck Palms Retirement Community 573 S. Boyle Ave, Los Angeles, CA Wednesday, October 19, 2011 6:15pm California State University 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA

READINGS

FREE READING
Thursday, April 5, 2007
6:30 p.m.
Music Hall, Music Building
California State University, Los Angeles

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