This event is in the past.It took place on March 25, 2026 at City Lights Booksellers & Publishers.




Crystal Simone Smith uses redaction to rewrite Thomas Paine's Common Sense, exposing who his arguments for freedom actually excluded. She'll discuss this bold erasure collection with former SF Poet Laureate Tongo Eisen-Martin at the legendary City Lights.
Iconic literary venue
Poetry reading
Erasure poetry
Social justice literature
Tips
⏰arrive early, seating fills fast
📚browse the basement poetry section after
💻virtual option via Zoom (register ahead)
Free
Crystal Simone Smith with Tongo Eisen-Martin




Crystal Simone Smith uses redaction to rewrite Thomas Paine's Common Sense, exposing who his arguments for freedom actually excluded. She'll discuss this bold erasure collection with former SF Poet Laureate Tongo Eisen-Martin at the legendary City Lights.
Iconic literary venue
Poetry reading
Erasure poetry
Social justice literature
Tips
⏰arrive early, seating fills fast
📚browse the basement poetry section after
💻virtual option via Zoom (register ahead)
Free
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