Check out Ortiz’s poems and the amazing art, poetry and essays in the issue of When We Are Lost / How We Are Found, October 2021 About Place Journal.

“Hand Towel Access i.e. The Little Things” published in Mollyhouse, Issue 3 edited by Raymond Luczak, Handtype Press on July 17, 2021

Published online and audio available on “The Quarry” at Split This Rock

Cid Pearlman Performance is delighted to announce the four poets whose work will be featured in the upcoming dance/video/art installation (home)Body, which premieres at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History in January of 2022. This project is made possible by the Rydell Visual Arts Fellowship at the Community Foundation Santa Cruz.

A poetry reading sponsored by the Autistic Women’s and Non-binary Network as part of their #LiberatingWebinars.

To the Non-Disabled White Grrrl with the Frida Kahlo Altar in the Living Room

On This Side of the Line by Naomi Ortiz

What the Ancestors Want Us To See by Naomi Ortiz

A poetry reading in Tucson that was scheduled in-person, has been moved on-line, and you are welcome to join!

As we journey through political, economic, and global health crises, we turn to poetry to share truths that unearth underlying causes, illuminate impacts, and insist on transformative change.

Asked by The Poetry Question, “What are your top 5 poetry book recommendations and why?” Check out my answer on The Poetry Question

Part of self-care is examining the gifts we receive in the experience of who we are. Even with parts that we may not have to choice claim, that are thrust upon us, we learn these gifts as we go. Have you ever written a letter to a part of yourself that you’re not sure you understand? Have you ever written a poem about a part that you have had to grow in relationship with?