How Black poets built the 'centifugal force' in modern American literature
Freedom Reads Founder & CEO Reginald Dwayne Betts was quoted in the Los Angeles Times' feature on the Cave Canem poetry retreat, and its 30th anniversary.
A Pandemic Puppy Inspired Reginald Dwayne Betts’s New Book
Freedom Reads Founder & CEO Reginald Dwayne Betts talked books he loves, Freedom Reads, and his new poetry collection, Doggerel, in The New York Times' "By the Book" series.
John Himmelman, Reginald Dwayne Betts take a populist approach to poetry in new books
Doggerel, the latest book of poetry by Freedom Reads Founder & CEO Reginald Dwayne Betts, is featured on NPR's Book of the Day podcast.
A Showcase for Formerly Incarcerated Artists Grows in Brooklyn
Freedom Reads Founder & CEO Reginald Dwayne Betts' books will be displayed in the Center for Art and Advocacy's new public exhibition and education space.
Center for Poets and Writers: cultivating a literary community in Tulsa
Freedom Reads Founder & CEO Reginald Dwayne Betts will give the keynote and a local prison reading at this years Tulsa LitFest.
Reginald Dwayne Betts discusses his new collection of poems, 'Doggerel'
Freedom Reads Founder & CEO Reginald Dwayne Betts discussed his latest collection of poetry, Doggerel, on NPR's Morning Edition with Michel Martin.
Reginald Betts Has Proven Life Can Be Grand Post-Prison
LEVEL writes about the 20th anniversary of Freedom Reads Founder & CEO Reginald Dwayne Betts' release from prison and his latest book of poetry, Doggerel.
Poet Reginald Dwayne Betts' New Poetry Collection; Bronx-Based Poet-Activist On Queer Black Life; Manhattan's Dutch, British and Indigenous History
Freedom Reads Founder & CEO Reginald Dwayne Betts speaks with Alison Stewart at WNYC about his latest book of poetry, Doggerel, and reads the poem "White Peonies."
March 4, 2025 - Reginald Dwayne Betts, Margaret Cho, and the Vinfen Film Festival
Freedom Reads Founder & CEO Reginald Dwayne Betts chatted with "The Culture Show" host Jared Bowen about his latest book, Doggerel, his recent New York Times op-ed, and his poetry journey that started in prison.
Poet reflects on 20 years since release from prison in new book
Freedom Reads Founder & CEO Reginald Dwayne Betts spoke with NY1's Annika Pergament about the 20th anniversary of his release from prison and his new book, Doggerel.
What We Owe The Dogs We “Own”
The New Haven Independent examines Doggerel, the latest poetry collection by Freedom Reads Founder & CEO Reginald Dwayne Betts.
Black History Month Program: An Evening with Poet Reginald Dwayne Betts, Author of Doggerel
Freedom Reads Founder & CEO Reginald Dwayne Betts will discuss his new poetry collection, Doggerel, at the Ferguson Library in Stamford on March 5.