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San Francisco Poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti Turns 100

Publisher, activist, and mentor to many iconic figures of the Beat Generation, San Francisco's first poet laureate Lawrence Ferlinghetti celebrates his 100th birthday on March 24. Ferlinghetti's 65-year-old City Lights Books is hosting a series of birthday events, including a book release for his new novel, "Little Boy." And Mayor London Breed has declared March 24th "Lawrence Ferlinghetti Day." Join us as we discuss the ways in which Ferlinghetti has -- and continues -- to influence and reflect San Francisco. Tell us, how has his work affected you?
Michael Krasny
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San Francisco poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti turns 100 on March 25. (Adam Grossberg/KQED)

Publisher, activist, and mentor to many iconic figures of the Beat Generation, San Francisco’s first poet laureate Lawrence Ferlinghetti celebrates his 100th birthday on March 24. Ferlinghetti’s 65-year-old City Lights Books is hosting a series of birthday events, including a book release for his new novel, “Little Boy.” And Mayor London Breed has declared March 24th “Lawrence Ferlinghetti Day.” Join us as we discuss the ways in which Ferlinghetti has — and continues — to influence and reflect San Francisco. Tell us, how has his work affected you?

Related Links:
Literary Icon Lawrence Ferlinghetti Marks His 100th Birthday With New Work (KQED Arts)

Guests:

Chloe Veltman, reporter, KQED news<br />

Elaine Katzenberger, publisher and executive director, City Lights Books<br />

Oscar Villalon, managing editor, Zyzzyva

Jack Hirschman, San Francisco poet, translator, editor and social activist<br />

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