Description
Karla K. Morton, 2010 Texas Poet Laureate, is an award-winning author and a celebrated poet and presenter. She has been described as ‘one of the more adventurous voices in American poetry,’ but don’t let the title ‘poet’ fool you‚Äì Karla is an outgoing, warm and energetic ball of fire that loves to promote poetry and the arts. She has spoken, offered workshops, and performed her poetry at venues and events across Texas. From small town classrooms to cancer support groups to large corporate conferences, Karla is comfortable in any crowd. Her poetry spans many subjects and forms and evokes laughter, tears, and inspiration. Karla is the author of Wee Cowrin’ Timorous Beastie (a North Texas Book Festival Awards Finalist), Becoming Superman, Stirring Goldfish, Redefining Beauty (a 2010 Next Generation Indie Book Award Winner written during her journey through cancer), and 6 additional books. She has been featured on Good Morning Texas, NPR, ABC News and in newspapers across Texas. A Texas native and mother of two, Karla is a graduate of Texas A&M University and currently resides in Denton, Texas. Karla also offers presentations on her photography.
Additional information
| Discipline | Words |
|---|---|
| Contact name | Kelly Kirkendoll |
| Contact address | 236 River Bend Trail Combine TX 75159 |
| Phone 1 | 972-330-2882 |
| Phone 2 | 817-236-6075 |
| Public performance | $400 – $1200 |
| School performance | $400 – $600 |
| Workshop fees | $400 – $1200 |
| Travel per diem lodging | |
| City | Denton |
| Website | |
| Special audiences | Festivals, Hands-on activities, Libraries, People with disabilities, Schools, Seniors |
| School audiences | Elementary, High, Middle |
| Venue size | Medium, Smaller, Unplugged |
