‘Pie Poet’ to debut new collection in Brooklyn
Known locally as Seattle’s “pie lady,” award-winning poet Kate Lebo will be debuting “A Commonplace Book of Pie” (Oct. 8th, 2013) at Gala Gala Hey! Pie Stand at The Drink in Williamsburg on September 15. This is one of a variety of events on Kate’s national book tour this fall, where she will provide edible samples of her handiwork as she teaches classes, hosts pie socials, and, of course, shares her book with literary and foodie fans across the nation.
“I love banana cream pie and Kate Lebo’s poems with the same fervor,” said National Book Award winner Sherman Alexie. “Lebo is a necessity and luxury. I will forever be her fan.”
A slim volume of less than 10,000 words, A Commonplace Book of Pie contains a mix of prose poems, recipes, humor, pop culture, and ephemera about America’s favorite dessert. In essence, it’s a lyrical rumination on the real and imagined relationships between pie and those who love it. This quirky little gem also includes 24 original watercolors and illustrations by artist Jessica Lynn Bonin that put pie and the art of baking in a fresh, contemporary context.