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NELLIE WONG celebrates her ninetieth birthday on September 12, 2024 with the publication of a new book of poetry, Nothing Like Freedom, Nellie’s fifth collection, after Dreams of Harrison Railroad Park (1977), Death of Long Steam Lady (1986), Stolen Moments (1997), and Breakfast Lunch Dinner (2012).

“Nellie Wong at Ninety” is a digital companion project centered around nine poems, chosen by Nellie to represent each decade of her storied life.

WORKS

Selected writings, poetry, monologues and plays.

THE MEMORY PALACE

A collection of musings, movie reviews and mentors.

ACTIVISM

Articles and advocacy.

Poetry from Violence, the anthology in which my very first poem, We Can Always, was published (1975).